Sake, the national alcoholic drink of Japan. Enjoy drinks sourced from local Hokkaido breweries, right here in Sapporo. Visitors to Sapporo are highly encouraged to stop by a local brewery to sample Japanese sake made locally. Here, we will take a closer look at how best to enjoy Japanese sake in Sapporo. Sampling locally alcoholic beverages over a meal really brings out the deliciousness of the food and adds an element of excitement to your travel experience.

A hearty roast on a Sunday is a bit of a Kiwi tradition, and there's really no better way to finish off your weekend. Hang out in the leafy garden at Southern Cross while enjoying a roast with all the trimmings, plus a free chocolate brownie. Win! Grab your crew and settle in for a roast and some brews by the fire at The Bresolin. Keep an eye out for their monthly Beast Feast complete with spit roast pig!

From the Egyptians to the recipes of Pliny the Elder, to the “walk and eat ice cream” of today, the history of ice cream and sorbet is fascinating and much more complex than you might think. The evidence points to an ancient tradition that traces its roots as far back as the 12th millennium BC when people began to appreciate the benefits of a “cold drink” and preserve fruit, milk and honey, the only sweetener known of at least until the end of the 9th century.

Just a few years ago, this juxtaposition of words would have sounded ludicrous. But today, Prague is just a small step away from becoming a café superpower along the lines of London, Berlin, or New York. There are many reasons why Prague is unique for its coffee. In recent years, Prague’s coffee scene has moved forward at a rapid pace. The impact of the third coffee...

When you arrive in Brussels, close your eyes... and breathe in the magical scents permeating the neighbourhood of its master chocolatiers. Melt before the manons, truffles, mendiants and other chocolate delights that are bought and sold in the innumerable shops all around you. Try your hand at one of the many workshops just waiting to teach you the art of making chocolate delicacies.

Indulge in one of the capital’s most traditional but often underrated dishes, as we hunt down the best pie and mash in London. Pies have been served across the capital for centuries, whether in the East End by bakers on carts or in the west at Twickenham, where there’s even an island named after the eel pies that were served to passing boatmen. Work your way through our pick of the top pie and mash restaurants in London.