ULTRAMARATHONS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING

Love endurance running? Hate roughing it? A new event in Scotland brings a touch of luxury to the gruelling world of the ultramarathon

A TASTE OF NORTH WALES

With a landscape defined by Snowdonia’s peaks and the waters of the Menai Strait, North Wales is home to world-class produce — something a new crop of farmers, fishermen, chefs and entrepreneurs are keen to share with the world

FINE DINING

Five Welsh restaurants hold a Michelin star. And they’ve transformed locally sourced ingredients into menus of dazzling ingenuity

CAWL

With a history dating back centuries, if not millennia, cawl is a Welsh favourite that’s both easy to define and hard to pin down

GARETH STEVENSON

At Palé Hall Hotel in Gwynedd, head chef Gareth Stevenson has gained acclaim both for his imaginative use of local ingredients and for his environmental credentials

PERFECT PAIRINGS

Whether it’s a citrussy chardonnay paired with a gooey brie or a pint of rich stout with a plate of plump oysters, Welsh food is at its best combined with a top local tipple

WELSH CHEESE

From crumbly caerphilly to a new wave of cheddar, Welsh cheese offers up the flavours of the land

WELSH CLASSICS

Whether it’s Welsh laverbread or Carmarthen ham, seek out a traditional speciality for a true taste of Wales

PORTLAND BAKERIES

Many of the best bakeries in Portland, Oregon, are Asian-owned, including some that have been in business for decades, serving as community hubs where people come to eat, drink and socialise. Others, meanwhile, are more recent success stories, drawing crowds with their Japanese milk bread, Filipino pandesal or eye-catching pastries.

MY LIFE IN FOOD ANTONI POROWSKI

The Queer Eye presenter talks about his Polish heritage, his new cookbook and dining in Japan.

CITY BREAK SINGAPORE

A melting pot of global cuisines, this city state is home to Michelin-starred restaurants, UNESCO-recognised street food and creative cocktail bars

TRY IT NOW Yakitori

JAPAN’S FLAVOURSOME GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS ARE BEING CELEBRATED BY TWO NEW LONDON RESTAURANTS

Down to earth

Western Australia’s Southern Forests region is home to a bountiful natural larder, including truffles that grow in such abundance they’ve turned the region into the Southern Hemisphere’s truffle capital

ON THE TRAIL

Dreaming about your first big trip in what seems like forever? As Europe slowly begins to open up, now’s the time to start making plans. And, as a food-lover, make sure you pick a destination that can cater to your desires. Whether you’re taking a chocolate-themed train trip through Switzerland, following the Cider Route in Normandy or traversing the olive groves of the Peloponnese, here are 18 of the continent’s best gourmet trails — each one a feast for all the senses

IMAD'S SYRIAN KITCHEN

HAVING LOST HIS RESTAURANT EMPIRE TO THE WAR IN SYRIA, IMAD ALARNAB HAS BEGUN REBUILDING IT IN THE UK, WITH PLENTY OF FLAIR AND FLAVOUR

DECONSTRUCT LASAGNE

Sloppy or sturdy? Meaty or veggie? Cheesy or cheese-free? Lasagne has an official definition, but there are countless variations across Italy and beyond

ANA ROŠ THE PIONEER

SELF-TAUGHT CHEF ANA ROŠ’S HIŠA FRANKO HAS EARNED TWO MICHELIN STARS — HER COOKING COMBINES THE INGREDIENTS OF SLOVENIA’S SOČA VALLEY IN FASCINATING NEW WAYS.

Stay At Home - Weardale

Long walks and industrial heritage await in this area of County Durham

72 hours in Sheki

A waypoint on the Old Silk Road, Sheki, in northwest Azerbaijan, is a place of boisterous spice markets, handicraft workshops and heritage architecture.

KRIS TOMPKINS

We talk to the business mogul-turned-environmental leader who’s established 13 national parks and numerous rewilding projects across Chile and Argentina

CHAMPIONS of the WILD

Behind the scenes in Uganda’s national parks, an army of conservationists works tirelessly to defend the country’s natural treasures from the threat from oil pipelines, hydro dams and poaching. With elephant numbers stabilising and lion tracking programmes in place, tourism numbers are returning, not least to the dense, misty forests that shroud the south of the country, home to more than half the world’s mountain gorillas

EAT - KENT

At the northeastern edge of the county, the Isle of Thanet is attracting a wave of creative chefs whose fresh ideas have transformed the peninsula into one of the UK’s most dynamic dining destinations.

PORTUGAL

A return visit to the surf-battered Costa Vicentina throws up memories of a formative solo journey on foot, when freedom was more easily found

PARKS & RECREATION

SEVENTY YEARS SINCE THE UK’S FIRST NATIONAL PARKS WERE CREATED, THEY’RE RECEIVING MORE VISITORS THAN EVER. BUT WITH RISING TOURIST FOOTFALL AND DECLINING BIODIVERSITY, HANDS-ON HELP TO PRESERVE OUR PARKS IS VITAL. VOLUNTEERING, WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN ESSENTIAL TO MAINTAINING THESE WILD LANDSCAPES, OFFERS A UNIQUE AND REWARDING WAY TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

SLEEP - BRISBANE

With mammoth regeneration projects underway, change is afoot in Queensland’s capital — and a stylish crop of new hotels, restaurants and cultural spaces means it’s never looked better.

WEEKENDER - MARIBOR

Against a backdrop of a restored old town, the Slovenian city is embracing its cultural identity, from colourful festivals to age-old winemaking.

Five Ways With Anchovies

These divisive little fish add a dose of umami to any dish.

Discover Turquoise Coves & Historic Treasures On Italy's Wildest Island - Sardinia

Wild and windswept, Italy’s second-largest island offers a weekend of active adventures, archaeological sites and some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean.

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21 Adventures: Big Trips For The Year Ahead

Seeking inspiration for your next big adventure? Then look no further. From paddling through the wilds of western Canada to riding the rails through Siberia, dipping a toe in the Amazon and sleeping in the shadow of Sudan’s great pyramids, our thrill-seeking travel writers have selected their favourite adventurous forays. The only thing left for you to do is to decide which unique experience should be next on your travel hitlist