Food writer and chef Dominique Woolf goes in search of her heritage and the tamarind sauce that inspired her journey as a cook

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden bush-tucker tours on offer, plus a new-look Sydney Fish Market on the horizon

(whatever your budget!)

Rosie Paterson visits Mustique, the Caribbean island that has beguiled and baffled for more than half a century, to find out what the future holds

Bodin Hon and Dilara Kan Hon of Studio Yellowdot give us a tour of the places they treasure most – plus a hotel to stay at