Shanghai has been a melting pot for nearly 200 years, and its food scene reflects that history. Whether you're after the city's famous soup dumplings, regional Chinese cuisine from Yunnan or Sichuan, or modern fusion that takes classics to a whole new level, this Shanghai food guide will help you eat well

Shanghai is one of the most vibrant, fast-moving cities in the world. To help you find your feet in this massive city, we're starting our Shanghai guide with two neighbourhoods that capture different sides of the city: the cosmopolitan Former French Concession (a great place to stay) and Qibao (a great water town to visit).

If Tokyo is the shiny oldest sibling and Osaka is the chaotic baby, Nagoya is the middle child - often overlooked, but absolutely worth your time. We're diving into Nagomeshi food culture, craft beer, temple markets, and all the local spots that make this Japan's fourth-largest city one worth discovering.

From museums dedicated to extinct technology and parasites to mascots with absurdly detailed backstories, Tokyo's quirky obsessions reveal what makes this country truly special. Here are some of our favourite oddball experiences that most visitors never discover.

We're taking you deep into Tokyo's konbini culture, from the holy trinity of 7-Eleven, Lawson, and Family Mart, to the best purin and onigiri in the city. This is how we eat in Tokyo when we're not at a restaurant—and honestly, sometimes it's even better.

Working out where to base yourself in Tokyo can be a little overwhelming. We've picked out our two favourite neighbourhoods that both have their own unique vibes. Jimbocho's overflowing bookshops and Shimokitazawa's vintage shops are a perfect place to get a less touristy feel for Tokyo.