A winter break in postcard-pretty Salzburg gives you all the magic of a fairy tale, with the UNESCO-listed Old Town dusted in snow, twinkling markets in medieval squares, and a host of Advent activiti

The region’s difficult recent history is now embraced in a fusion of Austrian and Italian cuisines and culture. Historically the South Tyrolean kitchen is German-Austrian, featuring the likes of dumpl

Czech cuisine is bold. Despite being a country not widely known for its gastronomy, boy, does the food speak volumes. It is accidentally seasonal and serendipitously simple. The flavours are similar t

From city breaks to ski and sauna weekends, head to colder climes for an elegant way to enjoy the season

Felipe Fernández-Armesto longs to dine offaly well

Although it’s now a beloved breakfast staple, the divisively delicious blood sausage has had a chequered and visceral history, reveals Patrick Galbraith