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EDINBURGH

From a tiramisu-profiterole hybrid to a whisky-soaked baba, the Scottish capital is serving up some memorable dishes

Herring

PERFECT WHEN PICKLED AND OFTEN EATEN EITHER IN A SALAD OR RAW, THIS TASTY FISH IS GOOD FOR MUCH MORE THAN MAKING KIPPERS

JOLLOF RICE

Variations on this West African spiced rice dish abound, but slow cooking and a perfect base are key.

On the menu

FROM A STRAWBERRY MACARON GLACÉ TO OYSTERS WITH BLUEBERRIES, SUMMER FRUITS ARE SERVED UP IN A VARIETY OF WAYS ON MENUS WORLDWIDE

ON THE WATERFRONT

Whether from Bordeaux or Marlborough, coastal wines are often crisper and fresher than their inland counterparts.

IN A NUTSHELL

In the state of Georgia, Alex Willson is continuing the family tradition of growing, shelling and making sweets from a local speciality - pecans

RENÉ FRANK THE PIONEER

WELCOME TO BERLIN'S CODA, THE WORLD'S FIRST MICHELIN-STARRED DESSERT RESTAURANT, WHERE CHEF RENÉ FRANK CHALLENGES DINERS' PRECONCEPTIONS WITH HIS EXPERIMENTAL CREATIONS.

Outdoor food markets

WHEN THE WEATHER'S GOOD, THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE SITTING OUT IN THE SUN AND ENJOYING SOME STREET FOOD

Seriously bitter

ITALIAN SPECIALITY AND ARGENTINIAN OBSESSION, FERNET-BRANCA IS THE BARTENDERS' CHOICE.

TOM ALLEN

The comedian and TV presenter on learning to bake, Danish fine dining and sandwiches in Spain

Vancouver

The Canadian city has long been home to a thriving Chinese community, its presence most apparent in the food scene, where the traditional and modern come together with a dash of West Coast cool.

Menorca

Quiet coastal hiking trails, rich gastronomy and an intriguing history — this stunning Balearic isle offers plenty beyond its dazzling beaches.

Zagreb

Croatia’s beguiling capital offers a heady mix of Western Balkan heritage, proud coffee culture and outdoor markets selling produce from the encircling Dinaric Alps

INSIDE GUIDE - OTTAWA

ACTIVE ADVENTURES, BUZZY BREWERIES AND NEIGHBOURHOODS THRIVING WITH BARS AND BOUTIQUES CANADA'S BIJOU CAPITAL HAS PLENTY TO DISCOVER BEYOND THE HALLS OF PARLIAMENT

ULTIMATE SCANDINAVIAN EXPERIENCES

25 - THE PULL OF THE WILD IS NEVER STRONGER THAN IN DENMARK, NORWAY AND SWEDEN. ON THE PERIPHERY OF EUROPE, SCANDINAVIA IS WHERE NATURE THROWS OUT THE RULEBOOK. SHAPED BY THE ELEMENTS AND RULED BY THE SEASONS, THIS IS A REGION NOT ONLY BOUND B CULTURAL TIES, BUT BY A LOVE FOR EPIC OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

EAT - TUNISIA

From a seafood feast in Kelibia to spice shopping in Nabeul, Tunisia's northeastern Cap Bon peninsula offers up a fiery fusion of culinary experiences

STAY AT HOME - STRANGFORD LOUGH

The largest inlet in Northern Ireland is brimming with opportunities for outdoor adventure, from birdlife to bracing waterside walks

HOT TOPIC - HOW THE WAR IN UKRAINE IS AFFECTING TRAVEL

Here's all you need to know about how the war in Ukraine has redrawn the travel map, from international flight routes to regional trips.

MAURITIUS

Charles Darwin was among the first naturalists to document the astonishing bounty of this Indian Ocean idyll. Exploring in his footsteps reveals an island every bit as ‘eminently curious' as it was to him in 1836 — home not only to an array of endemic species but also to a growing army of modern-day conservationists, all working to preserve the sanctity of Mauritius's tropical beaches and waterfall-laced mountains

CITY LIFE - PITTSBURGH

America's steel city is forging a new name for itself as an incubator for cutting-edge tech, offbeat arts and innovative places to eat, drink and dance

FAMILY - COOL COLOMBIA

Enchanted by Disney's Encanto? Here's why it's time your family explored the country that inspired the Oscar-winning animated film

CITY LIFE - BUDAPEST

The Pearl of the Danube is known for its bathhouses, cafe culture and, of course, the mighty river that bisects it. But stray beyond the headline attractions and the beating heart of the Hungarian capital is to be found in its local markets

Drink it in

Centuries after it first started producing port wines, the Douro Valley has a new focus: a growing tourism scene. But even as visitors pour into this rolling landscape of dramatic hills and deep river valleys, the region's agrarian heart stays true

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

A road trip through the lesser-visited wildlife destinations of Greater Kruger and Waterberg reveals a portrait of South Africa's dynamic safari sector. Amid soaring massifs and rugged bushveld, safari camps and conservation projects across South Africa's northeast are bouncing back from the pandemic, offering travellers a rare front-row seat to the battle against extinction

Washington, DC

Experiencing an exciting urban renaissance, the US capital is awash with ‘Wild West’ breweries and distilleries, as well as a wave of restaurants championing cuisines shaped by immigration

Morocco

Occupying Africa’s northwestern corner, morocco offers visitors an unforgettable experience. But beyond its peaceful riads and storied souks, this complex nation has countless facets — cultural, geographical and sensory. Take time to peel back its layers and discover deep-rooted culinary traditions, epic road trips and famous desert hospitality

Warsaw

A cultural transformation is underway in the Polish capital and a string of new hotels are leading the charge, from design-minded urban pads to revamped grande dames

Islay

Scotland’s fifth-largest island may be heralded for its distilleries, but its wild beaches, spectacular sunsets and rugged interior are intoxicating with or without the famous whisky.

KEEP IT IN THE COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM CAN REAP GREAT REWARDS. DONE WELL, IT ENABLES LOCAL ORGANISATIONS TO PROTECT PRECIOUS HABITATS, PRESERVE UNIQUE CULTURE AND EMPOWER GRASSROOTS EMPLOYEES.

Land of PLENTY

TO THE UNINITIATED, ST LUCIA IS AS TRANQUIL AS IT APPEARS ON POSTCARDS: ALL PALMS, PLATINUM SANDS AND LUXURY BOLTHOLES. BUT, TAKING ITS CUE FROM THE VOLCANIC FORCES THAT FORMED IT, THIS IS A COUNTRY THAT SERVES UP PLENTY OF HIGH DRAMA — FROM OOZING MUD BATHS TO STORIED SAILBOAT TRIPS AND MOUNTAIN TRAILS