Walking into a Russian farmers market is a great sensory experience. Spectacular display of colour, variety, abundance and unbelievably friendly sales people of all different ethnicities.

Around the Christmas season, public houses in nearly every European town offer mulled wine as a delicious antidote to the season's chill. To warm up on a stormy evening or put yourself in a celebratory mood, try making your own Glühwein at home.

Watch as Mr. Fong teaches Karine how to make the world's finest noodles on board Viking Emerald.