• On the Go Tours whisks us off on their Very Vietnam excursion, where the heady delights of this Southeast Asian pearl offer food for the soul and the adventure of a lifetimeBy ANDREA PAFITIS-HILLHANOI There’s a kind of rhythm to the organised chaos of Hanoi’s streets. Scooters weave their way along, tooting at whatever may find itself in the way. A balancing act that defies the laws of physics, the Hanoi people have mastered the art of piling themselves, spouses, babies and small children, as well as unfortunate chooks – likely to become the dish of the day – all…

    For such a elegant dish that looks like it takes hours of preparation, it’s funny to think that the apple tarte tatin was actually created by accident. The…

    For such a popular and elegant dish, it’s surprising to learn that bouillabaisse was originally created from fish that no one wanted. Marseille fisherman first created it as a…

    Greek cookies are more traditional Easter fare. Also known as Koulourakia, these yummy cookies are deliciously light and sweet. Known for their distinctive shape and sprinkling of sesame seeds,…