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Foodlandia: the perfect weekend in Portland for foodies
Portland welcomes an enthusiasm for food. Long associated with quirky excess – nude bike rides, beard-grooming competitions and backyard chicken coops – this city combines a special brand of do-as-you-please West Coast liberalism with the regions fertile farmland.The evidence is in the numbers. Port
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Exploring West Australias craft beer scene
Hoppy and assertive IPAs and subtle and zesty Belgian-style farmhouse ales are now all the rage in craft beer bars around the world, but in Western Australia the trend for full-flavoured and interesting brews actually kicked off three decades ago.Back in 1984, the Matilda Bay Brewing Company launch
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New Zealands best foodie events
New Zealand’s fresh produce, artisan producers, top-notch wines and a lively craft beer scene make it a mouth-watering destination for discerning foodies. And best of all, it’s easy for visitors to enjoy these at a slew of tempting food, wine and beer festivals that offer a chance to sample regional
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A day in the life of Djemaa el
Marrakesh’s main square is the city’s magical centrepiece, a stage on which street-theatre performances are acted out across the day. Like any accomplished magician, Djemaa el-Fna doesnt reveal all the tricks up its sleeve straightaway, meaning you’ll need to revisit it several times during the day
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Tel Aviv nightlife: where to party in Israel
With its sultry Mediterranean climate, seaside location, hedonistic vibe and young, international population, it’s no surprise Tel Aviv is known as the party capital of the Middle East. Any great evening here should start at a beach bar around sunset – a cold beer on your lips, toes pushing into sti
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Flavoursome Fiji
Blessed by fresh mountain waters, a sunny tropical climate and a long tradition of locally sourced ingredients, Fiji has a rich variety of new tastes for the adventurous food-loving traveller. Get your mouth watering over rainbows of tropical fruits, succulent seafood and a fusion of multicultural f
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A gourmet road trip through Frances Auvergne region
Even by French standards, the Auvergne bulges with gastronomic flair. The region produces five protected-status cheeses, cured meats prized around France, plus an arsenal of wines and heady herbal liqueurs.Could something in the water explain this bounty? Locals think so, crediting the rich volcanic
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Singapores best bars with a view
Peppered with futuristic skyscrapers such as the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel, the Singapore skyline is truly a sight to behold. As the sun begins to set and the temperature drops, head up to one of these sky-high bars to experience this city from its best angle – drink in hand.Cé La Vi Balanci
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Bière de garde: a traveller’s guide to beer in France
Beer. It’s not the first thing most people think of sampling on a trip to France. But France, like many places, is on the cusp of a beer moment.Breweries across the country are taking a nod from their Belgian neighbours, finding influence in American styles and hops, utilising their fresh and wonder
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Paris by pastry: five patisserie icons and where to find them
Even the mildest sweet tooth will be unable to resist the allure of Paris’ patisseries. They are designed to tempt: the glisten of glaze on a strawberry here, the fluffy puff of cream there, the sheen of perfectly tempered chocolate over there… Fortunately, Paris is about nothing if not giving in to
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Eating out in Japanese: a guide to Japans restaurants
The Japanese love to eat out, and the profusion of culinary options, even in the smallest towns, can be overwhelming. There’s something for every taste and budget, from humble slurp-and-go noodle stands, to refined traditional eateries serving seasonal fare. With Japan’s range of dishes and cooking
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Seven reasons to visit Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italys intriguing borderland
Writers Hemingway, Rilke and Joyce all found inspiration in the tiny, triple-barrelled Friuli Venezia Giulia region, tucked away in the far northeast of Italy.Today, despite being just a couple of hours from Venice, FVG is one of Italy’s least touristed regions, but those in the know are heading her
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Food and drink of the Pacific Northwest
It’s no mystery why savvy food and drink lovers have been streaming into the Pacific Northwest for decades. Edged to the east by phenomenally fertile valleys and to the west by oceans brimming with rich seafood, this region is a veritable cornucopia. Mix in abundant rainfall, nourishing temperat
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A wine
With 400-plus grape varieties and over 2,400 wine styles, Italy is a paradise for oenophiles. The days of straw-bottled Chiantis are a fading hangover and the country is now producing some of the worlds most coveted vini (wines).So, what to pour: a brawny Barolo, a zesty Soave, or a cultish Super Tu
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Exploring Corks dramatic past and gourmet present
Cork is a curious and compelling place. Ireland’s second city is at once full of life and overhung by the past. Millions of Irish migrants passed through here in the 19th century on their way to North America, leaving evocative traces of their passage.The city, and the nearby ports of Cobh and Kinsa
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How to eat like a local on Italys Amalfi Coast
Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are a culinary Valhalla, where produce and well-trained taste buds have created one of the world’s most envied culinary landscapes. Whet your appetite with the following Italian food essentials, straight from the pages of Lonely Planet’s latest Naples, Pompeii &a
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From frites to fine dining: a food lovers trip to Rotterdam
Rotterdam, Europes busiest port, is a gateway for a wealth of fresh produce from across the world. The citys location at the heart of the Netherlands farmland and greenhouses, along with a wave of inspired chefs and artisans, are fuelling a flourishing eating and drinking scene. With unique markets,
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New Nordic beyond Noma: the rise of Danish cuisine in Aarhus
The long-held acclaim of New Nordic restaurant Noma helped Copenhagen to become the world’s number one culinary hotspot.But head west to Jutland, and Denmark’s second city, Aarhus, and you’ll find a food scene that’s taking New Nordic cuisine in new and fascinating directions.From a booming annual f
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Best hangover foods from around the world
It’s 10am and you vaguely recall last night involved small glasses of something resembling vodka standing to attention on the bar as you slid off your stool and into a roller coaster dressed up as a taxi and the coffee you just ordered tastes like brown water and you can’t find your sunglasses and w
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Spilling the beans: exploring Ecuador’s elusive chocolate industry
Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, might boast a buoyant economy today, but it’s still a shadow of its former glory. A little over a century ago, many of northern South America’s most prestigious products – bananas, coffee, shrimp – flowed into the port in preparation for shipment across the world.Y
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