With such a vast number of takeaways offering their versions of traditional Chinese cuisine, it’s easy to settle with the same-old dish rather than trying something new. Takeaways can tone down flavours and add unhealthy ingredients, losing out on the authenticity for some of China’s lesser-known dishes. However, many of these can easily be made...
On 16th February, Chinese New Year is widely celebrated across the globe, from fireworks and fancy decorations to red-enveloped gifts and family reunions. Food plays an important part in these festivities, with certain dishes carrying symbolic meanings. Here are our favourite Chinese New Year recipes to help you celebrate the new year at home. Dumplings...
Each country has a dish that is a culinary nod to the history and culture of the region. Foods such as French fries, bratwurst and paella are traditional dishes that always grace menus, but here are a few more unusual dishes best tried in the countries they were created. 1. Haggis, Scotland Tess Watson /...
Hong Kong is a unique meeting place for East and West, blending Chinese heritage, British colonial influences, high-tech modernity and Cantonese gusto. ‘Fragrant Harbour’ - the Chinese translation of Hong Kong - couldn’t be more appropriate for cruise passengers getting their first glimpse of such a frenetic, romantic, almost absurdly beautiful port. Indeed, life centres...
Trading ships from as far back as the 12th century have plied Oriental waters, but today, floating pleasure palaces are appearing with increasing regularity on the eastern horizon. Revelling in their cultural diversity, Far East nations share a history of commerce due to their geographical proximity. Herein lies the magic for latter-day visitors - for...
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
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as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.