Travel Features

Heritage inspired

A slew of new resorts has opened in various parts of China, combining the beauty of the country’s cultural history with contemporary designs and amenities.

Navigating New York

Chris Millar goes on a food trail in New York, offering tips on how to get Milk Bar’s sought-after cookies without queuing and where best to relax with a tipple in hand.

Go boldly

Visit Colombia and you’ll be drawn in by the locals’ exuberant hospitality, lush swathes of rainforests and incredible diversity, says Bogotá-born Fernando Arevalo.

Carnivorous in Austin

Nothing can quite beat Austin’s unfussy, mouthwatering meats. Elliott Decker recommends his picks of the best barbecues in town, plus his favourite food trailers.

Rather than depending on ‘Best Of’ lists, Anthony Yeoh prefers to explore a country through its locals. He taps on his Thai cousins’ insider knowledge of Bangkok to track down old-school eats such as cold crab salad and beef noodles.

Where time stops

From majestic ancient ruins to hole-in-the-wall eateries, Myanmar offers an inimitable charm that eludes other Asian countries.

Loco Amigos in Mexico

There’s no better way to make sense of Mexico’s Europe-influenced Mesoamerican cuisine than by visiting the colourful capital city. Jason Jones navigates the bustling streets to find both fine dining and casual fare, and also flies to Guadalajara to take a lesson in tequila-distilling.

Water of life

In search of uisge, or whisky, in the distilleries of the rugged northern Scottish Highlands, a discovery is made about the poetic landscape that gave rise to golf, tartan and haggis.

She’s a beauty

There is not much sand, but Capri sparkles with plenty of sunshine, shopping and delicious seafood. Low Shi Ping susses out the dreamy isle.