GourmetThe Desert Pearl Doha, QatarSteeped in the legends of ocean-going traders and pearl merchants, Doha has the food and drink worthy of its mystique. Rosemary Barron explores its sweeping port, elegant squares and quiet backstreets, which stand starkly against the new
GourmetTrading Places ZanzibarAn Indian Ocean outcrop, Zanzibar offers a colourful clash of African, Indian and Middle Eastern cultures. Its brilliant white-sand beaches, famous spices and fish diet are matched only by islanders’ warm welcome, says Michael Raffael
GourmetPacific palate FijiA rich tropical landscape and abundant ocean are the hallmarks of Fiji’s fast-developing cuisine. Add to that Indian spice, innovative local chefs and strong traditions, and you’ve an addictive mix, says Michael Harden
GourmetThe Ari Cats Ari, Bangkok, ThailandThe hipsters are beating a path to Ari, a Bangkok residential district turned hotspot for dining out, street food, drip coffee and food entrepreneurs, says Annica Wainwright
GourmetKitt & Caboodle St KittsGreat food is never far away in St Kitts- an island whose cuisine is at the core of its reinvention, a decade after the sugar factories closed for good. Today, rum, reggae and dining by the beach are drawing the crowds, says Judy Bastyra
GourmetHoly Mole Oaxaca, MexicoAztec hot chocolate, boundless maize and rich sauces are big reasons to visit the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Anthea Gerrie enjoys its ruins, worm-laced mezcal and hot-as-hell chillies
GourmetLife in the Fast Lane Melbourne, AustraliaMelbourne’s labyrinthine streets are home to Australia’s most developed food scene. Solve the cobbled maze and be rewarded with international food utopia, says Michael Harden
GourmetChaat Show IndoreOne of India’s fastest-growing cities, Indore goes to work on its stomach. Michael Raffael hits the road, sampling the ubiquitous street food of this emerging powerhouse
GourmetLyon’s Share Lyon, FranceKnown for its nouvelle cuisine, this centre of gastronomy has its roots in a much homelier style of cooking. Anthea Gerrie tastes the best and discovers the mères who taught today’s masters.
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