Lanzhou beef noodle soup topped with spring onions
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...

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A bowl of chicken karahi topped with fresh coriander and served with naan
Curry is one of the most popular foods in the UK, with chicken tikka masala being the UK’s most popular Indian dish. But did you know that the humble tikka masala is actually a British creation, and that there is more to authentic Indian cuisine than meets the eye? Indian food cannot simply be reduced...

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Are more people choosing all-inclusive cruises? Are they getting good value for money? And what exactly does all-inclusive mean anyway? We asked award-winning cruise journalist Gary Buchanan for his expert opinion... Luxury cruising has morphed from its function to explore the world in consummate comfort to an entirely new canvas of on-board lifestyle. An intrinsic...

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drinks
Most people taking a luxury cruise will want to enjoy a few alcoholic drinks on-board. But even if you don't drink alcohol, it can be helpful to know before you book your cruise, whether your drinks are included or if you'll be expected to pay for them. The answer to whether drinks are included on-board...

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