It may be the end of an era at El Bulli, the world’s best restaurant, but it’s not the end of the world’s best chef Ferran Adrià’s influence on global cuisine, as Gaggan Anand’s Progressive Indian cuisine in Bangkok testifies. Last Saturday saw the closing of Spanish superstar chef Ferran Adrià’s restaurant El Bulli – … Read more
In Céret the hills are alive with Catalan culture and cherry blossoms. For visitors to this part of the French Pyrénées, walking is one of the most popular things to do, especially here in Céret. So we asked local guide de pays Christian Piquemal to give us a taste of what makes walking in Céret … Read more
Strolling through local markets on our travels is as much a form of sightseeing as it is a shopping trip or another chance to eat out. Especially in Barcelona, where the markets are so wonderful. Taking in the dazzling displays of freshly-caught seafood and fish, gills scarlet and scales glistening, the kaleidoscope of colours that … Read more
The contemporary Catalan cuisine scene in Barcelona makes the city one of the best food destinations in the world. The dishes coming out of Barcelona’s kitchens are often wildly creative, yet utilise locally sourced ingredients with a nod to dishes of the past, reinterpreted with finer attention to detail, creativity, presentation, and contemporary cooking techniques. … Read more
Barcelona’s best neighbourhoods for going local and experiencing everyday life are an easy amble from the touristy city centre. Once you’ve seen the sights, leave the Ciutat Vella (Old Town) and Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) and make a beeline for one of these lively local quarters to absorb the rhythm of everyday life in Barcelona. … Read more