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A London-based writer, editor and presenter for National Geographic Traveller (UK) & National Geographic Traveller Food. Author of Berlitz Pocket Guide Baku. Specialist Travel Writer of the Year 2024 (TravMedia UK).
Rich, fragrant and layered with tradition, this dish of meat, rice and vegetables has been bringing people together for millennia. From plov's ancient history to the best places to try it today, here's the lowdown on this storied regional staple.
The Galápagos may be famed for its giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies, but its people are just as extraordinary. From naturalists and park guards to farmers and biologists, meet the Galápagueños safeguarding this fragile paradise for future generations.
In the villages of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, life for the Amazigh people continues to revolve around food, family and the land-just as it has for millennia.
From a pine-needle pesto in Trentino-Aldo Adige to a Roman pizza in Lazio, the host of Tucci in Italy tells us about the dishes and people that define some of Italy's most distinct regions.
Azerbaijan's relationship with wine is a resilient love affair marked with cruel and often surprising twists and turns. We visit the city of Göygöl, in the country's northwestern foothills, where, in the 19th century, German settlers forever changed the game for local winemakers.
In the city of Barranquilla, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, a home-cooked family meal and carnival fever go hand in hand.
The Golden Globe-nominated actor and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, discuss their favourite LA restaurants, family meals and teaming up with female coffee farmers in their native Colombia.
The Colombian city's cultural scene is getting a shake-up, with creative locals whipping up fusion flavours and mixing inventive cocktails that give back to the community.
The writer, producer and host of Somebody Feed Phil talks about eating ants in Tokyo, the legacy of Anthony Bourdain and the best shawarma he's ever had.
The limestone karst islands and idyllic bays off Thailand's southwest coast are home to coral gardens, colourful schools of fish and even the odd whale - all best explored from the freedom of a small live-aboard boat.
Red rocks, ghost towns and alpine vistas: hop on board the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer to explore some of the most otherworldly scenes in the Western United States.
The actor discusses her love of cooking, growing up on a Texan ranch and exploring the indigenous ingredients of Mexico.
With its future-facing arts scene, visionary architecture and spread of standout restaurants, Azerbaijan's capital offers a true taste of what makes the region tick
Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here's everything you need to know, including what to cook and where to celebrate.
In the wilderness of southern Belize, one man is on a mission to conserve and commemorate the ancient Maya way of life, including its storied cuisine - one garden tour at a time.
The Oscar-winning actor discusses childhood dishes, her love of fish and chips and making limoncello in Italy.
Kleftiko, cooked outdoors in a clay oven, is the focus of a family feast in Cyprus's mountains, just as it has been for generations.
Ancient relics have been given a fresh lease of life in the Greek capital, where they've been reimagined and reworked to coexist with the 21st-century city, from fashion stores to classical-music venues.
For some, home is where the heart is. In Azerbaijan, however, the saying goes, "xalçam harada, yurdum orada," meaning "wherever my carpet is, that's where I live."
In the rural reaches of northern Jordan, local dishes are replete with produce from orchards, olive groves and kitchen gardens strung with vines.
Crisp tostadas, zingy shrimp ceviche, fiery Nashville hot chicken: the food trucks of coastal Los Angeles reflect their owners' storied heritages.
Condensing Athens - a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE - into 24 hours is near impossible, but this food- and history-packed itinerary will ensure you come back time and time again.
Shaped by millennia of different settlers, the capital of Jordan is an exciting fusion of past and present, seen in the diversity of its souks, cuisine and neighbourhoods.
The broadcaster and author on the joys of a chippy and his Dish podcast with chef Angela Hartnett.
In coastal Kochi in southern Japan, searing strips of skipjack tuna are both a fiery spectacle and the city's culinary emblem.
The rapper and self-taught chef talks Jamaican food and his Lebanese and Sierra Leonean heritage.
The Irish singer discusses Italian cuisine, her childhood favourites and dining out in Georgia.
In the sparsely populated Eastern Region of Iceland, in the fjord of Berufjörður, farmer Auja Stefánsdóttir and her family serve up a traditional feast of distinctly Icelandic dishes.
Ahead of the city hosting the 67th Eurovision Song Contest this May, we round up the top bars, venues and museums music-lovers shouldn't miss.
The Big Easy is a city with an undeniable penchant for pudding — whether it’s beignets, bread pudding or Bananas Foster, New Orleans doesn’t disappoint.
The pack ice in northern Spitsbergen — the largest island in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard — is home to curious polar bears and unearthly landscapes, best accessed by an intrepid cruise.
The Canadian singer talks about life in Switzerland, the joys of a good tomato and the best pasta she's ever had.
The former US Open champion talks about her multicultural upbringing, indulging on chocolate and her Chinese grandmother’s homemade dumplings.
On the Greek island of Chios, in a region overflowing with citrus groves, sits the sleepy village of Kampos, where local guest house owner Vangelis Xydas is cooking up a traditional feast.
I decided as a child that I was going to be the kid that ate everything. I was really interested in food and wanted to try new things. Once, at a wedding, there was a kids' table with beige foods like oven chips, fish fingers, onion rings etc.
Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and her bassist husband Richard Jones reveal their favourite family recipes, go-to restaurants in London and who they'd invite to their ultimate dinner party.
Whether it’s absinthe, gooey raclette or local chanterelles, this lofty Swiss resort serves up some distinct Alpine flavours.
The comedian and TV presenter also talks about learning to bake, Danish fine dining and the Vietnamese food scene in Melbourne.
Ghassan Maalouf and Rayan Kassis are on a mission to spread the word about Lebanese olive oil.
The author also discusses food in London, her dream dinner guest and mealtimes as one of eight children.
Sally Francis is resurrecting a forgotten British tradition by growing this precious spice in Norfolk.
The writer-director and Londoner discusses his Ghanaian heritage, his love of fish and chips and London’s booming immigrant communities.
The UN has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day — a celebration of spring and the connection between humans and nature. Here, we look at the similarities between, and peculiarities across, the nations that commemorate this ancient rite.
The Modern Family star talks about growing up in New Mexico, the joys of tiramisu and his new cookbook, Food Between Friends.
The Queer Eye presenter talks about his Polish heritage, his new cookbook and dining in Japan.
For Roberto Atienza, the key to making the finest coffee is sticking to the methods — and even the equipment — that have served his family well for four generations and nearly a century.
The Jamaican musician talks about his love of Caribbean food, his multi-ethnic family and eating poisonous puffer fish in Japan.
The British explorer is the first in modern history to travel the width of Africa via the Sahel, the semi-arid zone south of the Sahara Desert. Here, he discusses endurance, mental health and his new Amazon series, The World's Most Dangerous Borders.
The crime writer’s life was full of mystery and adventure, her novels even more so. We take a closer look at six destinations that shaped the life and works of the legendary Queen of Crime.
Returning to a native city is both a recipe for nostalgia and a journey that casts the Azerbaijani capital in a new light.
The comedian talks all things culinary, from falling in love with coconut sambal in Sri Lanka to why he’ll never take photographs of his dinner.
The world-renowned pocket travel guide by Berlitz, now with a free bilingual dictionary. Part of our UEFA Euro 2020 guidebook series.
The American actor shares her culinary passions, from eating out in Barcelona to her signature roasted broccoli recipe.
The comedian and co-host of the Off Menu podcast talks about his love for all things culinary, from his favourite restaurant to the global gastronomy that impresses him the most.
Pauline Black, lead singer of The Selecter, has lived in Coventry - the birthplace of 2 Tone music in the 1970s - for the past 50 years. As the city prepares to become the UK's City of Culture for 2021, Pauline reflects on its powerful musical past.
When it comes to nightlife, San Juan doesn’t disappoint, but the heady Puerto Rican capital is also home to fascinating architecture and history.
The singer-songwriter and star of Netflix's hit show Glow discusses what she grew up eating, the Mexican food scene in Los Angeles and where's on her culinary wishlist.
San Juan - the oldest city in the US and its territories - sits proudly on the island's Atlantic coast and is packed with places to see, eat and salsa into the early hours. The view over Paseo de la Princesa in Old San Juan. The Puerto Rican capital turned 500 years old in 2019.
In the north east of Puerto Rico, the coastal city of Loíza is championing its African heritage through a centuries-old dance that’s stood the test of time.
With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma, even to regular visitors.
From perfectly prepped couscous to generous helpings of harissa, Tunisian cuisine is all about colour, flavour and abundance. In the coastal town of Nabeul, a family meal becomes a feast when guests are involved - and extra helpings are inevitable.
The singer-turned-chef talks about her Puerto Rican roots, food culture becoming sexy and the things she learnt at culinary school
Kenya’s fabled Maasai Mara, home to the Great Migration, is a wildlife wonderland. Buckle up for a safari drive across the savannah to steal glances at hyena, wildebeest, zebra, elephant and even the rare white rhino
Learn how to get your cheese fix at home with this beginners’ workshop
A preserved Ottoman bazaar, a thriving coffee culture, an abandoned bobsled track that’s become a dark tourist attraction and a winery that relies on the lunar cycle for production; Sarajevo is embracing its quirk with confidence.
When Reactor No. 4 blew its top on 26 April 1986, expelling an unimaginable amount of radioactive particles into the atmosphere, Chernobyl was declared a no-go zone. One man defied the authorities by staying put - and he has no regrets
A visit to the world’s largest waterfall doesn’t have to mean just admiring it from afar — tackle its challenging rapids on a wild whitewater trip across the Zambezi
The pretty peaks of Lech in the Austrian Alps prove something of a downhill struggle — alleviated, mercifully, by plentiful après ski. Words: Farida Zeynalova
The Rugby union player tells us about pre-training snacks in Paris, trying raw horse and just how much food he eats on an average day
The 2019 edition of National Geographic Traveller — Spa & Wellness Collection focuses on the foundations of wellbeing: healthy eating, regular exercise and quality sleep. Expect interviews with industry professionals, fitness forecasts for the upcoming year and a roundup of the most weird and wonderful spa treatments from around the world.
Don’t know your kimchi from your cornichon? This open kitchen and fermentation workshop is the ideal place to perfect your pickling skills
When it was time to open his first establishment outside of Barcelona, London was the natural choice for world-renowned chef Albert Adrià
I carry chillies with me wherever I go. I've been eating them ever since I was a child - I love them. South Indian food is my favourite, with mustard seeds and curry leaves and all the rest. I like subtle flavours too, but definitely with chopped fresh chillies on the side.
Farida Zeynalova takes a daring dip in the Devil’s Pool, right at the heart of Zambia’s mighty Victoria Falls
"You're new here, aren't cha?" a Canadian cruise veteran roars at me in a voice as loud as his pink Bermuda shorts. I stop prancing my way over to the all-inclusive bar and nod sheepishly. "You'll love it here," he says, his grin almost reaching the brim of his maple leaf baseball cap.
Farida Zeynalova discovers a truly authentic corner of Spain
Zakopane, Poland: The gentle foothills of the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland, Zakopane is ideal for skiing newbies. Get your ski passes on a pay-as-you-go basis and check out the resort's affordable bars and restaurants. How to do it: From £389pp, including self-catering accommodation, return airport transfers from Kraków, ski passes and lessons.
Just an hour from the glittering cityscape of Azerbaijan’s capital lies a wealth of prehistoric petroglyphic wonders. By Farida Zeynalova
I've never tried yoga before (yes, there are still yoga virgins out there...), and I'm so grateful to have found Vale de Moses, a blissful refuge in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains in central Portugal.
The two gargoyles perched by the door of designer Gyunel Rustamova's studio mirror her creations perfectly; eerie, mysterious and indubitably crazy. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Gyunel was a successful artist before she moved to London to study fashion and create her eponymous brand.
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