Greek Orthodox Easter is not just a religious festival, but also a time for special food. Bread is particularly important and, in the kitchens of Thanos Hotels, I learn to bake these Easter delicacies.

As I leave my car at

In this part of South West France you'll find fairy tale castles, perched precariously on limestone cliffs, overlooking the Dordogne River, and picturesque medieval villages, surrounded by forests, nestling at their feet.

The Dordogne, in South West France, has long been a magnet...

The County of Berguedà in Catalonia, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is leading the way in Spain in promoting Eco-Tourism - hotels, camping sites and restaurants already sport the EU Ecolabel. Organic food and wine are also on the menu.

It's...

Echternach is only 35 km from Luxembourg city and the three circuits that make up the Mullerthal Trail offer great hiking, particularly when your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel.

It's such an obvious idea - map out a series of walking trails,...

The culmination of the Galvin Brothers first British beer week at Galvin Café a Vin is a five-course dinner matching beers and ciders with dishes from chef Jack Boast - an interesting experiment but can it really succeed?

Tasting menus, where wines...

Now in its 6th year, Peixe em Lisboa takes place over 10 days, with cooking classes, wine pairings, chef demonstrations and tasting dishes provided by top Portuguese restaurants.

Lisbon is one of the few European capitals situated close to the sea and therefore...

Situated in a premium location between Lisbon's Chiado and Bairro Alto districts, the Mercy Hotel's 47 rooms are designed by renowned Portuguese architect Miguel Sarraiva.

The great joy of Lisbon is that you can stay in the heart of the city and walk...

Four chefs, Raymond Blanc, Christophe Muller, Michael Moore and Guy Krenzer, with five Michelin stars between them, each prepare a course, complemented by wines selected by Baron Philippe de Rothschild.

This event, Stars, Food and Art, has been held in various countries...

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in East London in 1888. The identity of the Ripper remains a mystery but the story continues to horrify and fascinate. I set off to explore some of England's darker histories and reveal how brave tourists can...

St. Kitts is one of the smallest of the Caribbean islands but has a huge amount to offer, including palm fringed beaches and volcano hiking.

"Focus on the trail, guys" says O'Neil Mulraine who is guiding us to the top of the...

25 hours in Zurich, Switzerland, is the appetiser which ensures you'll be back to explore more of this funky city.

Arrival is always important and Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, makes it so easy. You catch a train from the airport right into the city...

It's not all downhill in Switzerland's Engadin St. Moritz - also on offer is tobogganing, snow kiting, cross country skiing and even ice cricket.

The easiest way to get to St. Moritz is flying into Zurich and taking the train. You have to change...

If you think that the only thing to see in Panama is its canal, then you'd be wrong. Off the Caribbean coast are hundreds of delightful coral islands, nestling in an idyllic turquoise sea.

Central America is a long way from Europe, but at...

Now that it's positive that the bones found buried beneath a car park are those of King Richard III, Leicester is staging an exhibition about the find, and displaying an exact copy of his skull.

It's only a few days since forensic...

The Pollera is the women's national costume in Panama and, for this year's parade of "Mil Polleras", over 11,000 dressed up to take part. Even the President was there.

People think of Panama as just a canal but it's far more than that. This...

Every year, over three days, Madrid Fusion turns Madrid into the world gastronomy and restaurant capital, with over 100 top international chefs discussing the latest culinary trends.

In spite of Spain's economic difficulties, the festival was as good as ever this year,...

In March and April, Guernsey is offering a programme of 34 guided walks showcasing the island's best sites and scenery, followed by a three course meal. Other restaurants will be also creating special seasonal menus to showcase Guernsey's excellent local produce.

Spring comes...

Miners first put Yukon on the map. During the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896, they trekked over the mountains from Alaska, first to Whitehorse then to Dawson City - they're still digging out nuggets.

As you fly across the mountains into...

Food is taken extremely seriously in Portland, Oregon, with the idea of sustainability and seasonality high on the agenda in this part of the Pacific North West.

Oregon was a US pioneer in putting the environment at the top of the agenda. After all it's got a lot of...

Oregon is all about the great outdoors and, as you'd expect, this North West corner of the USA is home to some of the best skiing on the continent.

I fly into Portland, the state capital, and am soon on the way...