Coconuts & Mangoes, Hainan
July 11, 2022Coconuts and mangoes are widely cultivated in Hainan, so it's no surprise to see fresh juice from both fruits also commonplace on this island, perfect for countering the heat and humidity of "China's Hawaii."
Sarfalik, Greenland
July 4, 2022With windows overlooking the heart of Greenland's capital, Sarfalik is a spacious, serene restaurant within Hotel Hans Egede, serving up lumpfish roe platters and pickled herring sandwiches. Wash down with Greenlandic Coffee, a mix of coffee, kahlua, whiskey and whipped cream, set alight with Gra...
Chicken Rice, Hainan
May 23, 2022Chicken rice might actually be more popular in Malaysia and Singapore than Hainan, but it's still worth seeking out in this Chinese province for a taste of free-range island chicken.
Sala Thai, Maldives
May 2, 2022A Thai restaurant owned by a German man in the capital of the Maldives? It might not sound like the right recipe, but Sala Thai has become one of Male's most respected restaurants, thanks to its founder's hard work. Thai chefs and Thai spices have been brought into the kitchen, resulting in tasty...
Sala Boutique Hotel, Maldives
May 2, 2022A pleasant place to stay in the Maldivian capital, Sala is a warm, welcoming boutique hotel with a robust breakfast that fuels you up for an entire day of exploration.
Abou El Sid, Egypt
December 16, 2021One of Cairo's most entrancingly atmospheric restaurants, transporting customers to a colourfully sultry, shadow-swathed cavern of mystery and mystique. The food feels like a throwback to another time too - fattah meat and rice with crispy bread and garlicky tomato gravy, molokheya leaves with ra...
Le Foundouk, Marrakesh
October 20, 2021Deep in the soulful souks of Marrakesh's magical medina, Le Foundouk puts a sophisticated spin on Moroccan produce - spirited salads of local goat cheese with luscious argan oil and tomatoes, saffron-spiced leg of lamb confit with sweet and salty quinces, and contemporary-minded sweet temptations...
Peck, Milan
October 16, 2021Peck offers the opportunity to sample plenty of traditional Milanese favourites in one place: The city's thick and textured minestrone, crispy-tender mondeghili meatballs with chicory leaves, veal shank osso bucco with saffron risotto, and breaded veal cutlet. Enjoy with cheeses and wine from Ita...
Village Life, Bangladesh
July 12, 2021Bangladesh's villages feel like a world away from the bustle of South Asia's crowded capitals, with a less frenetic way of life. If you get hungry, just head to the nearest fruit tree and find something ripe to snack on.
Nautika, Dubrovnik
June 28, 2021Nautika's boon is its peerless maritime view of the Dalmatian coast off the eighty-foot walls of Dubrovnik's old town - its kitchen isn't shabby either; order the Adriatic scallops with Istrian black truffle flakes and kale cakes; veal fillets with potato gratin, pea mousse and truffle essence; a...
Pocitelj, Bosnia-Herzegovina
June 27, 2021The historical fortress village of Pocitelj, built by a steep, rocky cliff, could be worth an afternoon's stop if you're wandering through Bosnia-Herzegovina - explore the medieval architecture while sampling the region's fruits & nuts, ice cream & wine.
Montserrat, Spain
June 19, 2021While visiting the Benedictine abbey of Monserrat, take time for a tasting of liqueurs made on this mountain, some fragrantly floral, others with nutty nuances of walnuts and macadamia.
Katuaq Cultural Centre Cafe, Greenland
June 7, 2021For a taste of Greenlandic fare, the Katuaq Cultural Centre Cafe in Nuuk, one of the world's northernmost capitals, is popular with locals and visitors alike, serving up the likes of reindeer hot dogs; open sandwiches heaped with redfish and halibut; and tapas platters comprising everything fro...
Garantita, Algeria
June 4, 2021An Algerian street-food staple, garantita is a savoury chickpea cake, spiced with cumin and harissa, stuffed in a sliced baguette, sold on corners all across Algiers, the country's capital - a basic but brilliantly tasty sandwich.
The Bar At Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, Mongolia
May 30, 2021While visiting Mongolia's 40-metre-high Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, stop by the bar inside for a sip of the country's favourite vodka, the Chinggis.