From the skyscrapers of Hong Kong to the glitz of Macao’s high-rolling casinos, Richard Holmes shares two of his favourite cities in Asia…

Ever wondered what Burmese cuisine has to offer? So did Richard Holmes, who packed a wallet full of kyat and booked a ticket to Yangon...

Hidden away in Idas Valley beyond Stellenbosch lies one of the most remarkable tales of winelands transformation. Say hello to the world of Madame May-Eliane de Lencquesaing...

From golf to whales to waterfalls, there's no shortage of reasons to visit Iceland. Load your credit card and book...

Give Dublin a little time and you'll soon fall for its gentle Celtic charms...

When it comes to memorable dining experiences, what’s in the glass is often just as important as what is on the plate.

Why fly, when you can rattle and roll along iron tracks for 18 hours? Good question, I thought, stepping on board the overnight express from Yangon to Bagan…

From markets bursting with Bresse poultry, to charming local bouchons, it's with good reason that Lyon is dubbed the culinary capital of France.

After years of ripping out old vies to increase yields, South African winemakers and viticulturists are slowly changing tack, recognising the potential of older vines in crafting world-class wines. 

Long a nation of beer and brandy-drinkers, South African consumers are fast waking up to the joys of uisge beatha.

Maverick local winemakers are pushing the boundaries of viticulture and oenology in a bid to discover new terroir, redefine the concept of winemaker, and force us to rethink our connection with the vineyards. 

Iceland’s culinary scene is exploding faster than its unpronounceable volcanoes. Richard Holmes booked a flight to Reykjavik.