Travel Features

Dining on the path to nirvana

Vast, diverse and colourful beyond imagination, India is one of the most exotic destinations for culinary travellers. And a place that should not be missed—to truly witness the spiritual fervour of this magical land—is Varanasi.

Boston’s south end

Experience the delightful culinary diversity of North America along Boston’s ‘Restaurant Row’.

Thousand island blessings

If you’ve had just about enough with luxurious beach resorts and are in the mood for a devil-may-care, recklessly fun getaway, northern Palawan is where you want to be. Rum and mosquito net included.

Bordeaux beauty

Moat surrounded châteaux, intoxicating elixirs and French food are the stuff of fairytales for most, but for chef Reynaldo Arriola, they are fond fragments of a not so distant memory

Unpolished gem

epicure traipses to the fascinating island of Sri Lanka and is spellbound by the jewel of the Indian Ocean.

Home again

David Bedinghaus, Kirimaya’s newest evangelist for its organic farm, shares how a brief stint in Bangkok turned into a two-decade love affair with Thailand.

Savouring secret Berlin

It’s not just restaurants that are part of the famous Berlin underground scene. Even the locations of hip hotels are a game of hide and seek. Here’s how to track down the covert addresses.

Gateway to Venezuela

Old and new, rich and poor, dangerous and beautiful meet in wild and wonderful Caracas.

Pride of place

New Zealand may be getting ready to shine on the world stage as it hosts the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but with a slew of food and wine experiences in Wellington and Hawke’s Bay, it already has the makings of a glorious gourmet retreat.