A tent, an electric stove and -40C temperatures: the chefs who cook ‘on ice’ in Antarctica
During the southernmost continent’s darkest, coldest days, scientists and researchers turn to food for comfort
Delizioso! Six of Italy’s tastiest local food delicacies – and where to try them
It will come as little surprise that Italian cuisine has been added to Unesco’s cultural heritage list. Here are a select few of the country’s countless regional specialities
Supermarché sweep: the treats we love to buy on holiday in Europe
Italian sweets, Irish smoked fish, honey cakes in Belgium … Our writers choose the stores and local delicacies they make a beeline for when travelling
We found the authentic Liguria: an off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine
By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowds
All wrapped up: the 10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour
Where better to source what you need for the season than the places with a reputation for making it? From fizz and food to fine art, here’s our festive shopping guide
From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river
Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainability
My search for the perfect steak frites in Paris, the staple of French brasserie cuisine
It’s on every prix fixe menu in France, but which restaurant serves up the best incarnation in the capital? I stomped and chomped my way across the city to find out
Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy’s quiet villages
The small communes of Lago and Conflenti are putting themselves back on the map with a series of community-run music and food festivals
Autumn in Alentejo: ancient city sites and golden vineyards in Portugal
Despite its world heritage site status and plethora of tourist attractions, Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, retains a laidback charm and boasts wonderful food and drink
Sleigh rides, spas and snowshoeing: 10 of the best winter holidays in Europe
Ditch the skis – these winter breaks are all about stunning mountain scenery, cosy places to stay and fun activities
The young local talent breathing new life into the Isle of Skye’s food scene
A new generation of chefs and distillers are showcasing the Hebridean island’s outstanding produce and creating jobs for fellow islanders
30 of the best UK pubs for an autumn escape with great food
From Cornwall to the Highlands, here’s our pick of new or recently refurbished inns with cosy rooms, enticing menus and country walks from the door
‘Not many pub lunches require a trip across the Atlantic’: readers’ favourite UK country pubs with great food
Your top tips for inns that serve delicious meals, from mussels on a Scottish island to homemade pies in North Yorkshire
A taste of north Wales: a walk between cafes (and pubs) on the Llŷn peninsula
Powered by fruit cake and fresh fish, our writer takes in the spectacular cliffs, coves and villages along a new seafood trail
‘We keep wine in caves and cathedrals’: an eating and drinking tour of Burgos, Spain
A Norman Foster-designed ‘wine cathedral’, Hobbit-style cellars and a Petra-lookalike church are drawing attention to this tasty corner of the Ribera del Duero in northern Spain