France's colonial rule may have ended in Vietnam over 50 years ago, but coffee and croissants are still almost as easy to find as rice paper rolls, as is fine dining with a French twist in some beautiful, grand old colonial properties. Here we present the top five French restaurants in Vietnam to get your Francophile fix.

Oman may very well be the hidden gem of the Middle East.

Welcome to Fort Kochi in Kerala, where Portuguese-Dutch architecture, great seafood, and surprising cafes come together to create one vibrant travel destination. Here's how to get the most out of your visit. 

Award-winning French-born chef Nicolas Poelaert chats to IT about his favourite childhood memories, his final meal request and the great French love affair – food.