Dave McClane

Firstly, there is the town’s famous cuisine – a mix of traditional recipes with culinary influences from as disparate regions as France, Japan, and China – Firstly, there is the town’s famous cuisine – a mix of traditional recipes with culinary influences from as disparate regions as France, Japan, and China – Relax on An Bang Beach Delve into the history of Hoi An's Old TownStrewn with strings of paper lanterns and daubed in a vibrant, golden hue, the old town of Hoi An is easily one of Vietnam’s most delightful tourist centres. Hoi An’s cuisine combines this mix of traditional recipes with fresh ingredients; the fish and shrimp come to your plate from both the nearby East Vietnamese Sea and the Thu Bon river, the vegetables from local organic gardens, and the flour is freshly milled from the rice paddies encircling the town.

Hoi An’s ancient and lantern-strewn old town is one of Vietnam’s most beguiling destinations. The fish and shrimp come to your plate from both the nearby East Vietnamese Sea and the Thu Bon river, with the herbs and vegetables arriving courtesy of local organic gardens such as Tra Que, the farming community situated between the town centre and An Bang beach. Then there are the noodles; The flour is freshly milled from the rice paddies encircling the town while most of Hoi An’s noodle dishes use alkaline water drawn from ancient local wells, meaning that certain dishes like white rose dumplings (banh bao banh vac) and cao lầu are not found anywhere else in the country. Hoi An’s old town comes alive as enchanting lanterns bathe the streets in colourful light and tourists float hundreds of candles along the Thu Bon River.

In recent years, St. Pete and Clearwater has staked its claim as Florida’s coolest city thanks to its blossoming creative scene, abundance of world-class microbreweries and colourful street art. Ask anyone here and they will insist that you sample the local grouper, a fish that is caught here all year round and occupies the menu of almost every one of the city’s seafood shacks, but you’ll also find delicious fresh oysters, succulent shrimp, and sublime sushi at Clearwater’s cosy, hole-in-the-wall beachfront bars. Although the chain is spread over 4 different locations, Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill on Clearwater Beach is their archetypal beachfront bar: a kitsch, rainbow-coloured venue where you can eat and drink while listening to laid-back rock and roll bands knocking out hits from the 70s and 80s. One of the oldest towns on Florida’s west coast, Dunedin is just a short taxi ride from Clearwater Beach and is home to an idyllic and walkable downtown packed with great independent restaurants and drinking spots.

From traditional Polish pierogis and hearty spiced stews to international street food markets and modern molecular gastronomy, Warsaw’s culinary scene is vibrant and exciting enough to stand alongside most other European capitals cities. Where to Eat in Warsaw While many people visiting Warsaw will be out hunting specifically for some wonderous pierogi, like any bustling European capital, Warsaw offers a spectacular range of eating experiences in the city’s burgeoning culinary scene. Warsaw’s Nocny Market (Night Market) brings together some of the city’s most popular bars, restaurants and street food vendors in one spot: a disused train station (Warszawa Główna) right in the centre of downtown Warsaw. For something a little more upmarket, the huge selection of apartments dotted throughout the city are possibly the best option, although excellent hotels can be found around the Old Town and Royal Route.