From the grandeur of UNESCO World Heritage Site Durbar Square to the hubbub of Thamel’s dumpling stalls and the serenity of a hilltop Buddhist temple, there are countless sights to be experienced and enjoyed in Kathmandu. Luckily for those that don’t have the luxury of several days to explore Nepal’s capital, there’s plenty that can be seen within a day. Expect a whistle stop tour of gleaming stupas, moreish dumplings, romantic gardens and peaceful spiritual retreats.

In a world where the quality of food continues to skyrocket, it’s simply not enough just to provide brilliant standalone dishes any more. People want a little magic sprinkled here and there, something that elevates their food into the realm of the remarkable. From dinner served in the middle of the desert to dining like royalty in Vietnam and even trying your hand a traditional Aboriginal hunting techniques, we’ve selected some of the most spectacular dining experiences in the world, to make sure your culinary adventures are truly unforgettable.

Huế, pronounced “h-way” and located on the Perfume River, is still lapped by memories of a much older world: one of huge stelae, dragon-bearing coins, moon-shaped lutes and other items that must have made the evocative capital of the Nguyen emperors an extremely romantic place to stroll around. Central to protecting the glories of this imperial Vietnam were the traditional martial arts. Derived from the exercises of soldiers at the local citadel, they combined the wisdom of Eastern medicine, Buddhist piety, Confucianism and other Asian philosophies, in a fascinating and eclectic manner. Here, we look at the martial arts in Vietnam and how they developed throughout history.