Pilgrims and Parisians alike know the treasures of Burgundy, whose gleaming ecclesiastical architecture, family-run chateaux hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants punctuate a patchwork of world-class vineyards south east of the French capital.

The history of pasta alla gricia is entangled with tales and traditions. Recipes for the classic Roman dish may vary, but as a wander through the trattorias of Testaccio can prove, nothing can unify quite like a good bowl of pasta.

In a country known for its whisky, a new generation of distillers is experimenting with spirits, producing creations like seaweed-infused rum and a distinctly Scottish absinthe. Take a trip down the coast from Aberdeenshire to Fife and sip something new.

From hotels to restaurants, the Scottish city is abuzz with new openings as it hosts November's COP26 summit.

Cocktail queen Giulia Castellucci is one of Rome’s best bartenders and co-owner of Co.So Cocktail & Social, the bar that put Pigneto on the nightlife map. She talks about how the area went from forgotten neighbourhood to the coolest new district in town. 

With a galaxy of top-quality restaurants adding a new dimension to the hearty local food scene, Portugal’s second city is sending out a siren call to culinary enthusiasts far and wide. Here's the perfect itinerary, taking in markets, a cooking class and cocktails. 

Whether it’s Welsh laverbread or Carmarthen ham, seek out a traditional speciality for a true taste of Wales.