Apart from delicious local bites, Tokyo is a haven for chef Masahiro Takada to indulge in his passion for top quality Italian food without going to Italy.

You won’t find the restaurant of the world’s most promising chef in a cosmopolitan metropolis, but in the deep wilderness of northern Sweden.

What happens when Parisian chic meets the roaring 20s of New York? The stylish NoMad Hotel, where even the most nomadic of travellers will be tempted to stay forever.

Surrounded by great vineyards and speciality shops selling all manner of fresh meats and cheeses, the regions of Strasbourg and Colmar in Alsace offer the perfect escape for city-weary folks. Chef Armin Leitgeb shares the old world charm of his hometown.

Located just two and a half hours northwest of Rome, the 10th century Castello di Casole is given a new lease of life as a glamorous luxury hotel after a 10 year restoration.

That’s the best time to partake in the history, festivals and culinary culture of the southern region, located in the instep of the Italy’s ‘boot’. Chef Antonio Sabia offers his take on his hometown.

To chef Philippe Valet, Normandy’s bustling markets and seafood-centric brasseries are where visitors can get an authentic taste of the region’s excellent local produce.

Chengdu may be an increasingly modern capital in Sichuan, but the locals know how to slow down and indulge in the city’s diverse cuisine and other simple pleasures, says chef Du Fei.

A trip to Saga in Kyushu opened Fat Cow chef Wing Lam’s eyes to the crown jewel of Japanese wagyu.

Celebrities looking for a paparazzi-free vacation spot and and fearless foodies yearning for a taste of cured shark meat or sheep’s head should look to Reykjavik, Iceland, says chef Gissur Gudmundsson.