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QUEBEC CITY
Canada’s historic crown jewel serves up high drama with 17th-century squares, turreted hotels and electric neighbourhoods, all encircled by epic wilderness
Bargain Breaks For Beginners
You don’t need to break the bank for that fi rst foray onto the slopes. We select the best places to maximise fun at minimal cost
Big Sky Thinking
Can skiing be eco-friendly? Perhaps, say the resorts upping their sustainability game and nurturing dreams of a carbon-neutral future
Portland
Never afraid to do things differently, the Oregon city is a cradle of American counterculture. Its quirky spirit is no clearer than in its eclectic hotel offerings, from a former school to a reputedly haunted pub.
TOWER OF SALT
Using a historical technique involving a structure called a graduation tower, Gregorie Marshall has brought salt production back to Ayrshire
MY LIFE IN FOOD NISH KUMAR
The comedian discusses Indian cuisine, comfort food and learning to cook during lockdown
FIVE WAYS WITH Quince
A TOUGH-SKINNED FRUIT WITH A HEAVENLY AROMA WHEN COOKED, QUINCE IS WELL WORTH SEEKING OUT.
RASMUS MUNK - THE PIONEER
RASMUS MUNK’S OUTLANDISH, TWO -MICHELIN-STAR COPENHAGEN RESTAURANT, ALCHEMIST, IS AS MUCH ABOUT SPARKING DIFFICULT CONVERSATION S A S IT IS SERVING DELICIOUS FOOD.
Fudge shops
A TEMPTING COMBINATION OF SUGAR, BUTTER AND MILK, FUDGE HAS LONG BEEN THE SOUVENIR OF CHOICE FOR SWEET-TOOTHED TRAVELLERS AROUND THE UK. HERE’S OUR PICK OF THE PLACES TO BUY IT
Tinned fish
FROM SARDINES IN CHILLI TO COCKLES IN BRINE, CANNED SEAFOOD CAN BE A TRUE GOURMET INGREDIENT
MAKE PERFECT GUA BAO
These Taiwanese steamed buns should be smooth, fluffy and — traditionally — filled with pork.
WHERE TO EAT
Whether you’re looking for a classic take on Christmas pudding or a new twist, here’s where to find it
WHAT THEY'RE EATING IN TOKYO
From bonsai bubble tea to mango and melon sandwiches, the Japanese capital is full of surprises
Winter flavours
Warming. Hearty. Comforting. Joyful. From roast meats to sumptuous stews, the dishes of winter really make the season sing. We asked several leading chefs and food writers to share the dishes, ingredients and destinations that make the colder months worth celebrating
SEEING STARS... AND SO MUCH MORE
LOOKING TO THE SKIES FOR ANSWERS TO THE BIG QUESTIONS CAN BE A LIFE-AFFIRMING EXPERIENCE. BUT IT ISN’T ALL JUST STARGAZING — SOME OF THE PLANET’S BEST DARK-SKY DESTINATIONS OFFER ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT BRING THE COSMOS TO LIFE, MAKING EVEN THE MOST DISTANT NEBULAS SEEM CLOSER TO HOME
THE LAST COWBOYS
Remote ranches, sun-bleached mission towns and prehistoric rock art amid soaring mesas: the sierras of southern Baja California are legendary for their scenery. A road trip to visit the Mexican cowboys that eke a living from this arid land reveals traditions that have changed little in centuries, and a way of life that’s hanging by a thread
TRAVEL GEEKS ASK THE EXPERTS
NEED ADVICE FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP? ARE YOU AFTER RECOMMENDATIONS, TIPS AND GUIDANCE? THE TRAVEL GEEKS HAVE THE ANSWERS…
COASTING ALONG
MODERN-DAY CHEESEMAKERS, DISTILLERS AND VINTNERS MAY CALL DEVON’S SOUTHEAST COAST HOME BUT THE STORY OF THESE SHORES STRETCHES BACK MILLENNIA. RAMBLE ALONG WILDLIFE-RICH BAYS TO DISCOVER TALES OF SMUGGLERS, ROMAN RUINS AND STARTLINGLY WELL-PRESERVED FOSSILS
Maldives
Framed by palms and with sparkling turquoise sea, nowhere does beachside bliss like the Maldives. And with a string of new openings, this Indian Ocean the islands’ hotel scene has never looked better.
5 Of The Best Beaches In Likupang
Located on the island of Sulawesi, the district of Likupang is home to azure seas, pristine beaches and some of the world’s richest marine biodiversity. We round up five of the area’s most coveted coastal hotspots
THE BIG TRIP
After the privations of recent months, we’ve scouted around for some unique and spectacular ways to spend winter in the mountains. From Iran to Iceland, the Rockies to Russia, why wait to book that ski trip of a lifetime?
SANTA & SNOW
For a Christmas-themed trip that both parents and children would include on their wish list, the best advice is to book is now
NORDIC WINTER KNOW-HOW
Ready to embrace the wilderness, whatever the weather? Then you too can capture the spirit of Norwegian ‘friluftsliv’
WHAT'S BOOKING?
Skiing is back on track. After some disappointing seasons, resorts have made preparations, travel restrictions are easing and skiers, as ever, are eager for action
ONE FOR ALL!
If you’re heading to the mountains with a group of mixed-ability skiers, boarders or non-skiers, these all-rounder resorts offer fun for everyone
ESCAPE THE CROWDS
Four industry experts o€ er up their insider tips on ski resorts that deliver a big mountain experience minus the hordes
48 HOURS IN LABUAN BAJO
From admiring marine marvels and blissful sunsets to seeking out the iconic Komodo dragon, here’s how to spend the perfect weekend in Labuan Bajo
BIG PICTURE BOROBUDUR
Dating back around 1,200 years, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple — set amid the lush, green rice fields, jungle and misty volcanoes of Central Java. Here are four facts about this magical site
MEET THE LOCALS
From a rich food scene to a plethora of natural wonders, three Indonesians wax lyrical about their country
ON THE SHORES OF LAKE TOBA
The beguiling Lake Toba, in North Sumatra, is the world’s largest crater lake. Its surrounds are home to pristine landscapes, one of the country’s tallest waterfalls and the Batak ethnic group