Food and drink
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Barcelona is full of tourist traps, but new, bespoke walking tours, operated by locals – and backed by superstar chef Ferran Adrià – offer a glimpse into the hidden life of the city, says Paul Richardson
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The Barcelona and Spain midfield star has added his family vineyard to Airbnb, offering two lucky guests the chance to be hosted by one of the world’s most celebrated footballers
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Whether it’s traditional stalls or the new breed of street-food events, these European markets offer tasty treats – and more interesting presents than you’ll find at a naff Christmas market
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What do you get when you combine a croissant with a Greek custard pie? Answer: a bougatsan, and a Instagram viral hit
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It’s home to great art and music, but the city of spies and Sigmund Freud also has an edgy vibe – and a new buzz, discovers Kevin Rushby
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Share your top places to eat in San Francisco and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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For centuries Florentines have filled their bellies with cheap, nutritious lampredotto (tripe) rolls – blissfully unaware that one day it would become a hipster snack
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The Spanish capital teems with fun places to eat and drink, chic hotels and vivid historical sights. Here are our local’s tips for getting the max out of Madrid
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: savour Cognac, hike the Dales and escape to Berlin’s Hotel Zoo
Sample the charms of Cognac, stroll across Derbyshire Dales, and delve into Berlin decadence. By Joanne O’Connor -
That Newcastle was voted best UK city by Guardian readers was no surprise to Geordies. Tynesider Harry Pearson looks afresh at ancient institutions and new restaurants and galleries in the friendly, fun-loving ‘toon’
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Western Australia’s reputation for wine is based mainly on the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay grown in Margaret River region. Here’s how to taste the best of its vintages, plus where to stay and eat
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After you have admired its dreaming spires, where can you eat well for under £10? Tony Naylor updates his 2010 budget eats guide to Oxford, including the city’s new street food scene
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The inaugural Winchester Wine Festival takes place this weekend – a great excuse to visit this pretty cathedral city
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In Stockholm, traditional fika coffee shops are taking a sophisticated turn as Michelin-starred chefs open a new wave of bakeries
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In Chile’s arid landscape, inspired chefs are bringing the country’s traditional recipes back to life, discovers Rocky Casale
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To mark the 20th anniversary of Eurostar, we look at the area around Gare du Midi, the Brussels station where the cross-channel train arrives
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Australia’s national carrier to increase meal size by 50% and offer boxset TV specials as part of move to secure profits
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To mark Eurostar’s 20th anniversary, we look at arts, activities, dining and drinking around the Gare du Nord, the Paris station where the cross-channel train arrives
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With Brightonians the biggest coffee drinkers in the UK, spending an average of £177 a head per year, the city’s coffee shops - from chains to artisanal independents - are acting as a community hub and temporary workplace
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Morocco’s third city will play host this winter to a talented chef/sommelier duo from the Paris Popup, who will add their own twist to traditional cuisine and ingredients
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Beyond the mosques and palaces, Turkey’s cultural capital has lots to fill a city break, from neighbourhood tours and art galleries to a chic ‘hole in the wall’ cafe. Lydia Bell has the inside track
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The chef and writer on the gastronomy, style and enduring glamour of the Côte d’Azur town
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Pho Thin, in the capital’s historic French Quarter, offers an unusual take on Vietnam’s ubiquitous noodle soup
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Take in the Northern Ireland Food and Drink show in Belfast, then head to Strangford Lough, County Down, to see where all the lovely produce comes from
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‘Japan has 54 pizzerias certified as authentically Neapolitan – the second-highest number outside Italy, after the US’
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Where do caipirinhas come from? How do you say 'cheers!' in Spanish? If you like a tipple on your travels, see how much 'knowledge' you've soaked up in our world booze quiz
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Street food, or hawker food as they call it in Singapore, is a national treasure, says Ignatius Chan, founder of multi-award-winning restaurant Iggy’s, who chooses the best, most authentic local dishes
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The south London neighbourhood is buzzing with new restaurants opening amid a host of established Asian favourites. As the community celebrates Diwali, local MP Sadiq Khan takes us on a foodie tour of this vibrant area
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Dosas come in many forms and this unique variation from south India is a source of great pride for the citizens of Andhra Pradesh and nearby Chennai, who top it with coconut sambar and ginger chutney
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An ambitious multimillion-pound plan hopes to attract hordes of visitors to the east coast of the Caspian sea, but the hunt is on for investors to fund the project. EurasiaNet.org report
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Turin’s restaurants make the most of the diverse produce of the Piedmont region with fantastic homemade dishes from €5.50. We pick 10 to try
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The biennial Salone del Gusto offers the chance to sample an astonishing array of artisan food created by passionate producers from around the world
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Farewell to soggy sandwiches – this motorway stop alongside the M5 sells the finest locally sourced food and supports the community, writes Jay Rayner
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Gluttony, c’est chic. Paris is a-buzz with a new breed of trendy bistros and clandestine bars. We pick 10 of the hottest openings in town
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These meat patties served in a bun with hot pepper flakes, garlic sauce, cheese or cabbage salad are best eaten from fast food kiosks – restaurant and homemade versions don’t measure up
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