Food and Drink
Japan's favourite and far-out festivals
From old favourites to far-out events, there is a summer festival (natsu matsuri)for everyone in Japan.
La Petite Maison opens a new restaurant in Istanbul
Following the success of the Nice, London and Dubai restaurants, acclaimed restaurant La Petite Maison brings French Mediterranean and Nicoise cuisine to the heart of the Turkish city.
Summer festivals in Italy & Sicily
Italy is a country famed for its passion, where celebrations are jubilant and festivals are pleasingly frequent and fantastically varied. From the traditional to the outlandish, there is a celebration or festivity to suit every interest.
Reasons to head to the Belgian Coast this summer
The Belgian Coast isn't the longest stretch of shoreline, but what the 42 miles of wide sandy beaches misses out in terms of size, is more than made up by what it has to offer. Catering for families, gastronomes and thrill seekers, this small expanse of Flanders has plenty on offer.
Alacati: New Turkish destination for foodies
Foodies of the world who have long-known about Turkey's distinguished cuisine can now add the Aegean town of Alacati to their must-try destinations.
Spring has Sprung at Tyddyn Llan
Now that the weather has turned the corner, wild flowers are appearing and the temperature is starting to climb, why not treat yourself and someone special to a gastronomic stay at Tyddyn Llan, one of only three restaurants in the whole of Wales with a Michelin star?
Region of Murcia serves up Spain's best kept secret for food and wine
Food and wine lovers are being offered the chance to experience some of southern Spain's finest cuisine with fantastic gourmet breaks on offer in the Region of Murcia.
The Alentejo Festival of Food & Wine
The Alentejo is a beguilingly beautiful rural region of diverse landscapes, from sweeping plains, cork forests and rocky hills, to sandy coves, olive groves and vineyards.
Masterchef South Africa Tour
The TV show Masterchef is not only popular here in the UK but also many other countries around the world where they make their own versions including South Africa.
Coastal California and the Wine Country
For those looking for magnificent scenery, superb food and delicious wine – and glorious weather to boot – US specialist Bon Voyage reckons its Coastal California & Wine Country itinerary should fit the bill.
Culinary culture in Turkey, Greece and Sicily
From tea breaks with a goatherd and wine tastings on a volcano, to cooking lessons with Turkish villagers and visits to food markets, Peter Sommer Travels’ expertise extends to cuisine and cooking, as well as archaeology and culture.
Dessert bars hit the sweet spot in Adelaide
The trend towards heading out for a few glasses of wine or a couple of cocktails and something sweet has really taken off and shows no sign of abating.
Autumn wine and food tours: Bordeaux and the Douro Valley
BKWine recently presented its program for the autumn wine and food tours for 2014. BKWine is a world leading tour operator specialised in wine, food and gourmet travel.
Boutique breweries fermenting in South Australia
Boutique breweries are catching up with vineyards as the ‘must-do’ food and drink experience in South Australia.
Forget the sunshine! Cuisine and culture alone brought 7.4 million tourists to Spain last year
Spain’s diversity makes it a cultural powerhouse. It is Western Europe’s second-largest country (after France) in terms of area and the world’s third-largest exporter of wine, fruits and vegetables.