With a strong focus on freshness and seasonality, Tokyo is must-visit for anyone who considers themselves a foodie Japanese food may seem simple at first glance – a piece of fish covering a small pod of rice or noodles swimming in a bowl of broth – but when you start to gather the right ingredients and prepare them, you would …

In winter, when temperatures plummet and howling winds rattle the windows, it is time for a bowl of soup that can warm your soul and nourish your body For those looking to try new recipes, here are some of our favourite winter soups from around the world. Ginseng chicken soup Long touted for its many health benefits, ginseng is a …

Classic hot dogs are well-loved throughout the world, but increasingly chefs are creating unique hot dog variations that are also delectable Who invented the first hot dog? If you were to ask a search engine, you would be bombarded with a series of articles with conflicting information – some say that hot dog originated from Germany, others say it is …

From fried chicken at Popeye’s to “insane” peanut ice cream at Pêche, George Reynolds finds there’s more to New Orleans than the classic French Quarter crawl

Travellers with an adventurous appetite and a strong stomach can seek out these nine weird and wonderful delicacies from around the world Guinea pig: Peru Most commonly viewed as cuddly pets in many parts of the world, guinea pigs are actually a barbeque favourite in Peru. Cuy (a dish of guinea pig) is so entrenched in the Peruvian culture that …

Although simple in theory, this traditional noodle-based soup packs a flavourful punch and has surpassed the street food stalls of Vietnam Pho, pronounced ‘fuh’, is considered to be a national dish for the Vietnamese and is believed to date back to the late 19th century or the early 20th century in northern Vietnam. Traditionally made with chicken or beef broth, …

As one of the travel world’s most underrated gems, Taiwan’s capital delivers on culture, diversity, history and, most importantly for foodies, cuisine If you’re visiting the geographical area known as Taiwan, the Republic of China (ROC) or Chinese Taipei for the first time, a trip to capital city, Taipei, is an absolute must. It is, of course, the cultural, political …

There’s no better place to get acquainted with Italian cuisine than within Mercato Centrale Roma – a unique marketplace and a celebration of culinary excellence A new approach to eating Born from the concept of ‘la bontà é elementare’, meaning ‘goodness is simple’, the Mercato Centrale format was founded by Umberto Montano, an entrepreneur in the restaurant business and cofounded …

Prague is one of Europe’s hottest travel destinations – and its sugary-based cuisine, in particular, keeps travellers coming back for more While the Velvet Revolution in 1989 was when Czechoslovakia changed forever, it wasn’t until 1993 that the Czech Republic came into existence. This name change provided the impetus for many travellers to give the former Soviet state a chance …

Bogota is a city of fascinating contrasts where you’ll discover juxtaposing architecture, a diverse population and cuisine as varied as its culture Approaching the 500th year since its foundation, Bogota has remained Colombia’s capital city since the country declared its independence from colonial Spain in 1810. But despite the separation, Spanish influence on Colombian cuisine prevailed. Over time, this influence …