A little restaurant in the heart of Krakow's old Jewish ghetto, this is a slightly bonkers but very endearing place to dine. The menu is simple, with possibly no more than a dozen dishes including starters, mains and desserts. And be advised, if you order a plate of pirogi (the local dumplings) then you get just that. 'Just' that: no salad, sides, or even sauce. Despite this the food is delicious (I can also recommend the duck with cranberry).

The decor is quirky, full of history, and the tables are an eclectic mix of old sewing desks and things which resemble small workbenches.

While my girlfriend and I were there they had a band, doing instrumental classic pop covers as an accordion and electric organ-playing duo. My personal favourite: a brilliantly catchy version of Stevie Wonder's 'Sir Duke'. Genius.

The main square in Krakow's Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz

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A small andalusian-style nestling high up in the Rif mts. Charming old walled medina founded 1472. For those wanting peace & calm (unlike Fez & Marrakesh). I recommend as a fine holiday stop-off & not only because I'm the British Consular Warden ( with house to rent)...!

2 hr drive SE of Tangier

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It's the ultimate way to book restaurants in NY and other parts of the US - inc. Chicago, Vegas and LA.

Once you've registered you can search for restaurants online to find great meals at some of the best places in NY (as rated by Zagat Guide).

You'll be surprised how many great places have openings at decent times - places you would not have dared to call!

I've booked some of the best places in Manhattan, lunch or dinner. Collected points - and then used them for another great meal!

www.opentable.com

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The best way to keep up with many events in the capital of China is to sign up for the weekly newsletter of the expatriate magazine, The Beijinger. This will keep you informed of the latest gigs, shows,
club news, restaurants, etc. And of course, pick up this expat magazine when you are in town. Most foreign
related hangouts stock it and it is free. Also available free of charge is Time Out Beijing.

My favourite place to visit for alternative music is D22 in the university district. If you want to sample the rock bands of the city, it is one of the best places to visit.

www.thebeijinger.com/index.php?a=28&b=135

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Although downtown Lexington is relatively quiet in terms of traffic, it can be surprisingly noisy. There appears to be sirens wailing from emergency services vehicles on a very frequent basis.

The downtown area lacks any clearly identifiable focal point, but there are a few restaurants that are particularly popular, mainly offering French or Italian cuisine.

There are a limited number of bars and McCarthy's Irish Bar is conspicuously popular. The patio at the back is a very pleasant place to enjoy a post-work pint, but at the weekends the bar is very busy with a young clientele.

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The best Spanish and world tapas restaurant ever! The restaurant is small yet very friendly, and has such a nice atmosphere. The choice is immense, mainly Spanish tapas, with approximately 12 world tapas dishes. If you arrive between 1700-1930 Monday-Thursday, you can eat for the time you arrive (eg arrive at 6.20pm eat for £6.20) however, the menu for this option is limited! Each dish is about, £3-£4 and very generous.

Corner of Broad Street/ Parliament Street in Hockley, Nottingham City Centre, NG1. www.bardenada.co.uk

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A small coastal medieval town 75km east of Palermo. It is easily accessible by car (1 hour) or a train runs along the coast (1.5 hours). Like most Italian town /cities, the old town has been well preserved and the cobbled, narrow streets, buildings dating back to 12th century and magnificent churches give this little town character. The restuarants are out of this world offering the local wines and regional food. Pizzerias are in abundance. I went in May and the weather was perfect during the day (25 degrees) but a little chilly in the evening. Coming from the northern climes I was able to swim in the sea although no Italians seemed to join in the fun. The summer months are hot. Visits to the Lipari Islands and Mount Etna make wonderful day trips.

www.bestofsicily.com/cefalu.htm

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Choose from one of the many seafood restaurants along the promenade of this seaside just outside the city in the New territories. Take a seat outside, facing the ocean, and pick your lunch from one of the tanks of crabs, lobsters, crayfish, ugly prawns and other treasures of the deep. They will be transformed into one of the freshest and finest meals — usually steamed — you can imagine for around £20 a head

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