The forty-eighth issue of The Cultured Traveller sees Nicholas Chrisostomou embark upon the trek of a lifetime to EVEREST BASE CAMP, where he is imbued with a newfound sense of reverence for Mother Nature. Alex Benasuli explores the ancient former capital of the land of the rising sun and enjoys every second of his time in KYOTO. Carolyn McKay visits another former capital, in Sri Lanka, where she is moved by the history, architecture, and traditions of KANDY. In Vienna, The Cultured Traveller meets the driving force behind the city's newest cultural landmark, the HORTEN COLLECTION, and learns about Austria's wealthiest woman and her art. Adrian Gibson curates an array of inspired CHRISTMAS GIFTS, hand-picking something for everyone. And we experience wonderful riviera-style bar and eatery, BUNGALO34 in Dubai - the only restaurant in the magazine's history thus far, to score full marks for food, service, and atmosphere.