Soups are an integral part of Russian culture. Every dinner starts with a homemade soup, always made from scratch and with the freshest ingredients. Sampling these tasty creations is a great start towards understanding Russia and its people.

In 1466 just off Prague's Old Town Square, a tiny microbrewery first opened its door. On the same spot today, Ladislav Vesely continues the centuries-old tradition of making the finest Czech beer.

Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic in the fertile Gascony region is Armagnac - home to France’s oldest brandy.