b'ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE & CHUGACH15 STATE PARK, ALASKAKM Anchorage sits where the mountains CHUGACH meet the sea, with the Chugach Range STATE PARK rising to the east and Cook Inlet stretching south and west. In Downtown Anchorage, explore Fourth Avenue for boutique shopping, food and nightlife. Stroll the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for unparalleled views of downtown Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains,Mt. McKinley, and Fire Island. Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center showcase native art, culture, dance, and storytelling.Just 20 minutes away from the city, Chugach State Park is an untamed wilderness of jagged peaks, glaciers, and river valleys spanning half a million acres. Hike the iconic five-kilometre circuit of Flattop Trail for fabulous vistas of Anchorage framed by mountains, or venture deeper for alpine lakes, roaring waterfalls, and the chance to spot moose, eagles, or mountain goats.Anchorage with the Chugach mountains hayesandjarvis.co.uk/alaskaSEOUL & BUKHANSAN NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH KOREASeoul is a giant Asian metropolis of soaring skyscrapers, palaces, and bustling neighbourhoods. Visit the enormous Gyeongbokgung Palace and its beautiful tree-lined grounds, and stroll the landscaped walkways along Cheonggyecheon Stream in Jongno. The National Museum ofKorea and Bukchon Hanok Village offer cultural immersion through art, architecture, and centuries-old storytelling. Insadongs traditional teahouses, markets, and ancient pagodas showcase the citys layered history. For an ultramodern, trendy experience in Seoul, visitBUKHANSAN NPGangnam, and for shopping for Korean cosmetics, head to Myeong-dong.Forty minutes from central Seoul, Bukhansan National Park stretches across granite SEOULpeaks, forested valleys, and serene temples. Hike the Baegundae Summit Trail for stupendous views of the sprawling city below, or explore quieter trails leading to waterfalls, gorges, the historic Bukhansanseong Fortress, and the many ancient hidden temples nestled in theforested landscape. 12KMhayesandjarvis.co.uk/south-koreaBukhansan mountainsTRUE VOYAGES \x1a51'