Autumn breaks in the UK: readers’ travel tips
From the Highlands to Suffolk, our tipsters’ trips feature boltholes to cosy up in, plenty of culture and autumnal walks that often end in a country pub
Smoke on the water: Sweden’s first Foodstock festival
A top Swedish chef has turned his love for cooking over fire into a two-day festival of open flames and Nordic flavours on a pretty island in the Stockholm archipelago
10 must-try ramen shops in Tokyo
Ramen is Japan’s national obsession – and there more than 10,000 shops to choose from in Tokyo alone. Three local experts choose their favourites
A new take on old Japan – that’s Omori
In a village north of Hiroshima, traditional culture is evolving into a modern idyll, as a talented family revives the fortunes of a quiet backwater
Alternative city breaks: Utrecht, the Netherlands – restaurants, culture and nightlife
Utrecht’s picturesque city centre and traditional cafe culture rub up against its exciting music and art scene – and it’s best explored by bike
Food, wine and antiquity in Frascati and the Roman hills
On sultry evenings, canny city-dwellers escape the heat for carafes of chilled white and traditional foods in maker-run wine bars a short train ride from Rome
Food bloggers reveal their cuisine hot spots
Festivals and feasts, sandwiches and seafood … food writers and bloggers from across Europe pick their favourite gastronomic adventures
Best vegan and vegetarian food tours in European cities
Plant-based tours are springing up in cities where meaty cuisine traditionally rules – and these choices also explore some of Europe’s coolest urban districts
10 of the best cooking classes with stays in the UK
From catch-and-cook fishing trips to a gin-making weekend, we pick top gastronomic getaways around the country
10 of the best cooking classes with stays in Europe
These small farms and B&Bs offer cooking classes and other culinary experiences, from making cinnamon buns in Stockholm to veggie feasts in Ireland
A local’s guide to Miyazaki, Japan: 10 top tips
As the England squad arrives at its Rugby World Cup training camp in Miyazaki, a local bar owner picks the coastal city’s food, drink and cultural highlights
Top 10 vineyard stays in the UK and Europe – to visit by train
On the cusp of the grape harvest, here’s our pick of vineyard stays easily accessible by train in the UK, France and Switzerland
A local’s guide to Berne, Switzerland: 10 top tips
It is one of Europe’s smallest capitals but punches above its weight when it comes to world-class galleries, unbeatable urban swimming and, of course, chocolate
Like Cinque Terre – but without the crowds
A few miles from Italy’s honeypot villages, but overlooked by the cruise ship tours, Framura offers tranquil hamlets and gorgeous walks, sea views and cuisine
10 of the world’s best markets: readers’ travel tips
From book stalls in Kolkata to craft beer in Seattle and ‘dancing shrimps’ in Thailand, our tipsters know where to shop for local flavour – and bag a bargain