Melissa Twigg

Melissa is a London-based art, fashion and travel journalist. What food would you travel for? ‘Oysters in Cape Town are fat, meaty and cheap. I love picking a restaurant on the blustery seafront and ordering a dozen with a glass of local white wine.’

Art and culture

The Great Escape: Prisons Turned into Hotels, Bars and Art Centres

Spend the night behind bars in one of these five former jails turned hotels, bars and art centres
Art and culture

How Colours Signify Power in Different Cultures

From royal purple to millennial pink, colour and command have gone hand-in-hand across cultures throughout history
Wildlife

Beauty and the Beasts: Searching for Tigers in India

When it comes to wildlife encounters, nothing can prepare you for the spine-chilling majesty of the elusive tigers of India's Kanha National Park
Urban life

The Revival of Manchester’s Northern Quarter

Once a fallen industrial district, Manchester’s Northern Quarter has become an eclectic destination of hidden bars and quirky shops
London

The Enduring Romance of London’s Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is just as much a beautiful botanical showcase as it is a stalwart of scientific discovery. And like nature itself, it’s ever-evolving
Nature and outdoors

London’s Most Beautiful Gardens

It’s one of the greenest cities in Europe – so stretch your legs in these flower-filled spots
Frankfurt

Is Frankfurt Now the Coolest German City?

The Bahnhofsviertel neighbourhood is turning the financial centre from cold to cool – and making Frankfurt an unlikely competitor to Berlin
Frankfurt

The Best of Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel

Where to stay, eat, drink and get your coffee fix in Frankfurt's coolest neighbourhood
Madrid

6 top places to eat in Madrid

From Amazon-esque surroundings to rural Spanish fare - here are the best Madrid restaurants for every taste
Madrid

Madrid: Europe’s new best city for foodies

What is Europe’s hottest culinary destination? Watch out Paris, London and Copenhagen – Madrid’s bold, creative scene is the new contender
Ireland

Is this the most poetic place in Europe?

On the western edge of the British Isles, the landscapes of Connemara reveal the windswept Ireland of our imaginations. And with its new route to Dublin, Cathay Pacific can take you there
Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s battle to reclaim its cultural crown

You’ll find a postcard-perfect Amsterdam in the city centre, but in its north and east districts – once run-down but recently revived – you’ll find its creative and cultural heartbeat
Cape Town

What is South African food?

When apartheid ended over two decades ago, South Africa had no real idea what its national cuisine was. But international influences have combined with an effort to preserve the numerous local cuisines, resulting in a dynamic food scene
Paris

What to eat in Paris

There's more to Parisian dining than crusty bread, rich cheeses and delicate pastries. Here are some new trends taking hold in the French capital
Johannesburg

How Johannesburg became the New York of Africa

After years of decline, the city is on a decided upswing, returning to its roots as the cultural heart of southern Africa
Zurich

Is this Swiss city Europe’s new cool hangout?

Zurich might be Europe’s next Berlin. No, really

Melissa Twigg

Melissa is a London-based art, fashion and travel journalist. What food would you travel for? ‘Oysters in Cape Town are fat, meaty and cheap. I love picking a restaurant on the blustery seafront and ordering a dozen with a glass of local white wine.’

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