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Yvette Cook

Yvette Cook is an award-winning travel journalist from London. Her work delves into themes of responsible tourism with a focus on women, the cultural roots of food and culinary history, and sustainable journeys, particularly those made by train.

Estonia

How women are reviving traditional Seto culture in Estonia

<p>The overstuffed Primanti Bros sandwich, made with pastrami or corned beef, is a symbol of Pittsburgh</p>

USA

How America’s gritty steel city became a surprising foodie haven

<p>GWR’s Night Riviera sleeper train departs from London Paddington </p>

Cornwall

The sleeper train holiday to Cornwall that doesn’t cost the Earth

<p>Delta tamales are thought to have been brought to Mississippi with Mexican immigrants and are made with corn husks and cornmeal </p>

USA

On the culinary trail through Mississippi

Finland

How the sauna capital of the world helped me recover from burnout

<p>After so much devastation, it is the women who are building back stronger </p>

Morocco

The female tour guides blazing a trail through the Atlas mountains

<p>Night trains are opening up more of Europe to rail travellers</p>

Slovenia