A unique visitor centre adds lustre to India’s west coast, writes Clifford Roberts.

Fifteen plus hours on a plane is a lot of time to kill and, as great as the in-flight entertainment is, sometimes you need something more exciting to do to pass the time. So why not pack your very own mini bar kit  — with an emphasis on mini — and mix up some of your favourite cocktails mid-flight?

Step up your weekend day-drinking rituals with 3 cocktails that are better than the ordinary Mimosa.

If you’ve ever wanted to eat cheese made from Heston Blumenthal’s crotch or Ruby Tandoh’s nose, now’s your chance!

Traditionally, we just drank water to rehydrate, but research published in the 1990s showed that could be improved on when water had a small amount of glucose and a larger portion of sodium in it. This led to the creation of electrolyte-based rehydration drinks.

Turmeric, a spice widely praised as a curative superfood is showing up in a different kind of medication. According to the NY Times, every upscale bar menu these days seems to have at least one drink containing the spice.

Ralph Steadman, an illustrator and Thompson’s longtime collaborator, put it plainly enough, “Never try to drink as much as he does”.

For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kickstarts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer.

If you like Jägermeister herbal liqueur, then you’ll love these very chewy brownies.

A well-made beef burger is a thing of beauty!  The balance of bread, using a good quality beef patty, cooking and preparation techniques, and final assembly are all important to get right.