10 centimetres for 100 grams, eight legs, an uneven, unappetising black colour and a hairy little monster into the bargain...could anything be less tempting than a tarantula? Read on to find out!

Budget canteens offer invigorating, succulent traditional dishes. A tip: to find them, follow the men in suits and ties.

There's a whole world between the European perception of Japan and the reality

Forget everything you know about pepper, its colour, its dryness, or its sneeze-inducing powder and enter the world of the Kampot pepper, a gourmet symbol and a sign of the Cambodian renaissance.

Every country has its local beer, mostly light lager beer. By the way, it's often a good idea to specify that you prefer your suds cold! 

This drink might be burdened with an unappealing name and appearance, but its huge native popularity makes it a must.

This fascinating machine isn’t just for kids – it’s even recommended by many Japanese culinary magazines.