Tucked away in the scenic Őrség National Park, near the Austrian-Slovenian border, Pajta is redefining rural dining with its exquisitely prepared, locally sourced cuisine. As well as being the only countryside restaurant in Hungary to hold One MICHELIN Star, it comes complete with stunning wooden lodges and a forest sauna that allow you to be at one with nature.

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Just outside every major city is an overlooked rural region, where the best countryside hotels offer some of the most memorable stays in the world.

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Once a hangar for military aircraft, the sprawling Riga Central Market is now at the heart of Latvia’s food scene, where local chefs source both their seasonal produce and their culinary inspiration.

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A top Andean destination, Mendoza shines during the coldest months of the year. Snow parks, stunning landscapes, quiet vineyards, and seasonal cuisine offering bright flavors with the best local produce.