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CITY BREAK SINGAPORE

A melting pot of global cuisines, this city state is home to Michelin-starred restaurants, UNESCO-recognised street food and creative cocktail bars

TRY IT NOW Yakitori

JAPAN’S FLAVOURSOME GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS ARE BEING CELEBRATED BY TWO NEW LONDON RESTAURANTS

Down to earth

Western Australia’s Southern Forests region is home to a bountiful natural larder, including truffles that grow in such abundance they’ve turned the region into the Southern Hemisphere’s truffle capital

ON THE TRAIL

Dreaming about your first big trip in what seems like forever? As Europe slowly begins to open up, now’s the time to start making plans. And, as a food-lover, make sure you pick a destination that can cater to your desires. Whether you’re taking a chocolate-themed train trip through Switzerland, following the Cider Route in Normandy or traversing the olive groves of the Peloponnese, here are 18 of the continent’s best gourmet trails — each one a feast for all the senses

IMAD'S SYRIAN KITCHEN

HAVING LOST HIS RESTAURANT EMPIRE TO THE WAR IN SYRIA, IMAD ALARNAB HAS BEGUN REBUILDING IT IN THE UK, WITH PLENTY OF FLAIR AND FLAVOUR

DECONSTRUCT LASAGNE

Sloppy or sturdy? Meaty or veggie? Cheesy or cheese-free? Lasagne has an official definition, but there are countless variations across Italy and beyond

ANA ROŠ THE PIONEER

SELF-TAUGHT CHEF ANA ROŠ’S HIŠA FRANKO HAS EARNED TWO MICHELIN STARS — HER COOKING COMBINES THE INGREDIENTS OF SLOVENIA’S SOČA VALLEY IN FASCINATING NEW WAYS.

Stay At Home - Weardale

Long walks and industrial heritage await in this area of County Durham

72 hours in Sheki

A waypoint on the Old Silk Road, Sheki, in northwest Azerbaijan, is a place of boisterous spice markets, handicraft workshops and heritage architecture.

KRIS TOMPKINS

We talk to the business mogul-turned-environmental leader who’s established 13 national parks and numerous rewilding projects across Chile and Argentina

CHAMPIONS of the WILD

Behind the scenes in Uganda’s national parks, an army of conservationists works tirelessly to defend the country’s natural treasures from the threat from oil pipelines, hydro dams and poaching. With elephant numbers stabilising and lion tracking programmes in place, tourism numbers are returning, not least to the dense, misty forests that shroud the south of the country, home to more than half the world’s mountain gorillas

EAT - KENT

At the northeastern edge of the county, the Isle of Thanet is attracting a wave of creative chefs whose fresh ideas have transformed the peninsula into one of the UK’s most dynamic dining destinations.

PORTUGAL

A return visit to the surf-battered Costa Vicentina throws up memories of a formative solo journey on foot, when freedom was more easily found

PARKS & RECREATION

SEVENTY YEARS SINCE THE UK’S FIRST NATIONAL PARKS WERE CREATED, THEY’RE RECEIVING MORE VISITORS THAN EVER. BUT WITH RISING TOURIST FOOTFALL AND DECLINING BIODIVERSITY, HANDS-ON HELP TO PRESERVE OUR PARKS IS VITAL. VOLUNTEERING, WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING THESE WILD LANDSCAPES, OFFERS A UNIQUE AND REWARDING WAY TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

SLEEP - BRISBANE

With mammoth regeneration projects underway, change is afoot in Queensland’s capital — and a stylish crop of new hotels, restaurants and cultural spaces means it’s never looked better.

WEEKENDER - MARIBOR

Against a backdrop of a restored old town, the Slovenian city is embracing its cultural identity, from colourful festivals to age-old winemaking.

Five Ways With Anchovies

These divisive little fish add a dose of umami to any dish.

Discover Turquoise Coves & Historic Treasures On Italy's Wildest Island - Sardinia

Wild and windswept, Italy’s second-largest island offers a weekend of active adventures, archaeological sites and some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean.

Need Advice For Your Next Trip? Ask The Experts

Need advice for your next trip? Are you after recommendations, tips and guidance? The travel geeks have the answers…

21 Adventures: Big Trips For The Year Ahead

Seeking inspiration for your next big adventure? Then look no further. From paddling through the wilds of western Canada to riding the rails through Siberia, dipping a toe in the Amazon and sleeping in the shadow of Sudan’s great pyramids, our thrill-seeking travel writers have selected their favourite adventurous forays. The only thing left for you to do is to decide which unique experience should be next on your travel hitlist

Pick-Your-Own Farms

Pick-your-own farms are set for a post-lockdown boom this summer, as people look to support local businesses and spend more time outdoors. Here are five of our favourites

A Green Light For Travel?

The UK government has formalised its traffic light system, which categorises travel destinations based on their covid-19 risk. How does it work, where can you go and will it bring a return to international travel this summer?

POLISH CARPATHIANS

In southern Poland, among the pastures of the Beskids mountain ranges and the Podhale region, Gorals (ethnic highlanders) uphold cheesemaking traditions dating back hundreds of years. Each summer, during the grazing season, head shepherds and their helpers take residence in distinct wooden cabins and make sheep’s cheese. Their huts are located near hiking trails and are accessible to tourists who come for a taste of this delicious local speciality

A river through time

Australia’s longest river cuts a slow course from the remote Snowy Mountains of New South Wales through the Outback to the Southern Ocean. More a meander than a mighty waterway, the Murray’s banks are nonetheless lined with monumental stories that have shaped the continent — plucky tales of immigration, determined irrigation and visionary agriculture that today incorporates some of the nation’s finest vineyards

JOHANNESBURG

Leafy Jo’burg’s treasures extend well beyond its historic gold mines, from arts districts bedecked with murals to a rejuvenated inner-city park and exciting dining venues

HONG KONG

Between the steely skyscrapers and lush greenery, Hong Kong’s hotels are some of the finest in Asia, and with new openings and revamps across the city, the hotel scene is more spectacular than ever before.

THE ROAD OUTWEST

Prospectors, outlaws and early Mormon settlers all carved their way through the dramatic topography of Utah, each group leaving their mark on the story of America. Centuries later, this is still a land of discovery, best explored in the classic comfort of an Airstream trailer — a silver bullet snaking between national parks seeped in local myths

THE FOREIGN OFFICE

TOURIST OFFICES, TRAVEL COMPANIES AND EVEN CONVENTIONAL EMPLOYERS ARE MAKING ‘WORKCATIONS’ EASIER THAN EVER BEFORE. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN THE GROWING RANKS OF REMOTE WORKERS SETTING UP OFFICES ON BEACHES AND IN HOTEL CAFES? MEET THE PEOPLE WHO, AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC, HAVE DRAMATICALLY CHANGED THEIR WORKING LIVES.

ZEELAND

This coastal Dutch province — its name translated as ‘Land on Sea’ — is a place where local producers have an intense connection to the water, making the most of its natural bounty.

The secret life of sake

FROM BOISTEROUS BARS IN TOKYO TO BUCOLIC BREWERIES IN THE HINTERLAND BEYOND THE CAPITAL, SAKE IS INTERTWINED WITH JAPAN’S CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL LIFE