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Finding La Dolce Vita
Is it a hotel, a guesthouse or a bed & breakfast? No, it is a unique convento in the unknown region of Salento in southern Italy—run by an English Lord. Come here to slow-travel, relax and eat like a real Italian.
Laidback gem
Street foods stalls in Penang all operate at different times, so the trick is in knowing when to visit, says chef Adolf Tan. And while you are in the city, don’t forget to check out its charming heritage sites.
A sensory experience
From Michelin-starred restaurants to local street food crawls, a Gourmet Trails holiday with custom travel specialist RevePlanner lets travellers explore a destination through its multifaceted culinary scene.
A foodie’s heaven
The best time to visit Lyon is in end January, when restaurants are all set to impress the hundreds of chefs attending the Bocuse d’Or culinary competition held in the city, says Christophe Megel.
Pure bliss in gifu
With their scenic backdrops, slow pace of life, and exceptional produce, the small towns of Shirakawa-go and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offer chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto a refreshing respite from the non-stop bustle of Japan’s bigger cities.

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