GourmetBay of Plenty IzmirIn the west of Turkey you’ll find the ancient city of Izmir, reborn from the ashes of Smyrna, and gateway to the Çesme Peninsula, the coastal retreat for city dwellers. We sent Michael Raffael in search of culinary inspiration.
GourmetHungary For More Lake BalatonAs an expanse of water in a land-locked country Lake Balaton doesn’t have any problem drawing in the summer crowds. But its real appeal, as Kate Hawkings discovers, can be found on the rich and fertile volcanic shores.
GourmetSouk and You Shall Find DjerbaAfter landing here on his Odyssey, Ulysses declared Tunisia’s island of Djerba a magical and mythical place. Michael Raffael discovers a bustling land that’s played host to a spectrum of settlers over the years, all of whom have left their culinary mark.
GourmetA Pilgrim’s Tale ExtremaduraMarc Millon follows the well-worn path to remote Extremadura in search of pimentón and Spain’s most outrageously tasty pig.
GourmetStars in their Eyes OsakaA year after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, visitors are returning to Japan, drawn by the promise of spring – the country’s most magical season. Kate Crockett discovers Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, which boasts no less than 108 Michelin stars.
GourmetKnead to know CyprusCyprus is a sun-drenched Mediterranean island split in two: divided between the ancient and modern, the north and south, the Turkish and Hellenic. Michael Raffael gets to grips with the food and culture on the Greek side.
GourmetIsan it Lovely? ThailandA patchwork of green rice paddies, fed by the mighty Mekong, an ethnically diverse population and an intriguing local cuisine, Michael Raffael discovers Isan, one of Thailand’s lesser-known regions.
GourmetLand Before Time IsraelFrom the dry hinterland of the Galilee to the ancient ports of the Mediterranean, Israel’s north is home to a rich culinary heritage where diners embrace goat’s cheese as much as sashimi, writes Anthea Gerrie.
GourmetWay Out West The GambiaThe tiny nation of The Gambia is known as West Africa’s ‘smiling coast’. Jane Labous finds a warm welcome in a land of peanut fields, fish markets and fearless beekeepers.
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