Cape Town occupies one of the world's most dramatic urban settings. Table Mountain rises directly behind the city while the Atlantic Ocean stretches along a coastline of cliffs, beaches, bays, and scenic roads.

While Bali is often associated with beaches, Ubud offers a different experience. Located inland among tropical vegetation and rice-growing areas, the town has developed a reputation as Bali's cultural and artistic heart.

Indian cuisine is so diverse that describing it as a single style of cooking is almost impossible. Different regions use different grains, spices, vegetables, cooking techniques, meats, and religious traditions.

While paella and tapas are known internationally, Spain’s food culture includes everything from Atlantic seafood and mountain stews to cured meats, rice dishes, grilled vegetables, and inventive modern cuisine. Olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, seafood, pork, rice, legumes, and seasonal vegetables are central to many...

Corn, beans, chili peppers, tomatoes, avocados, herbs, cacao, and squash have been important ingredients for centuries. Later influences introduced meats, dairy products, wheat, and other foods that became integrated into regional cooking.