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Food and wine

Pizza is not unique to Italy.

Sorry Italy, these ‘national’ dishes aren’t as unique as you think

We carelessly associate certain dishes with a particular culture and cuisine, but they exist in many other places in very similar guise.

  • by Brian Johnston
The resort, with its pool and tower.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort

The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Tokyo.
Opinion
Japan

Businesses charging foreigners more than locals? So they should

Some Japanese businesses are controversially charging tourists more than locals. Here’s why I have no problem with that.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Kuy teav, the clear, pork- and dried-shrimp-based broth and its various toppings.

We all know pho, but few Australians have tried the Cambodian equivalent

The Cambodian version of pho is so popular in Vietnam, many there claim a version of it as their own.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Matria in Peru is a top-notch restaurant that’s actually easy to get a table at.

Forget ‘World’s 50 Best’. Here are my (realistic) 50 greatest restaurants

Some are expensive, some cheap; some formal, some relaxed – but all are representative of their location and can easily be booked if you’re visiting on a holiday.

  • by Ben Groundwater
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Bring an appetite when departing from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
★★★★★
Airport reviews

There is no greater airport to eat in than this one

This five-star airport delivers one of the most enjoyable airport experiences around. Just be sure to bring an appetite.

  • by Shaney Hudson
Pasta alfredo.

Surprisingly hard to find, this Italian dish is daggy but glorious

To understand the glory of fettuccine alfredo, you only need to hear about the ingredients: pasta, butter, parmigiano-reggiano cheese.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Budapest’s Cafe New York claims to be the world’s most beautiful cafe – and it’s difficult to mount a counter-argument.

The 37 most beautiful cafes on Earth

A visit to a cafe, especially the grandest ones, can be as important as a cathedral, a museum, an ancient ruin or a modern architectural marvel.

Aperitivo is a deeply cherished tradition in Italy.

How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy

Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.

  • by Natasha Bazika
The Mercure Icon Singapore is the largest Mercure in the world with 989 rooms.

New Singapore hotel is a foodie’s paradise

The new-build mid-scale hotel comes with six distinct dining and drinking options.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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