When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers. Today: Windhoek to Okahandja, the adventure begins…

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is no where like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers.

Aussie chef, Bill Granger, is on a mission to make Asian cooking easy as his new book – Bill’s Everyday Asian – demonstrates. Today Bill lets us in on how to make Lamb cutlets with satay sauce

Aussie chef, Bill Granger, is on a mission to make Asian cooking easy as his new book – Bill’s Everyday Asian – demonstrates. This week, Bill will be sharing three of his favourite Asian recipes with CD-Traveller readers. Today: Stir- fried prawns with chilli & tomato

Aussie chef, Bill Granger, is on a mission to make Asian cooking easy as his new book – Bill’s Everyday Asian – demonstrates. Today Bill shares his recipe for Classic stir fried chicken with basil, with CD-Traveller readers

Kevin Harrington, managing director of the Global Prepaid Exchange, reveals how prepaid credit cards can save you money when you’re abroad on holiday

Looking for somewhere stylish to stay in Italy? Boutique travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have recently published their first Italy guidebook, and to celebrate CD-Traveller has teamed up with them to reveal three special stays. Today: Casa Angelina

Looking for somewhere stylish to stay in Italy? Boutique travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have recently published their first Italy guidebook, and to celebrate CD-Traveller has teamed up with them to reveal three special stays. Today: Follonico

Looking for somewhere stylish to stay in Italy? Boutique travel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have recently published their first Italy guidebook, and to celebrate CD-Traveller has teamed up with them to reveal three special stays

Thinking of taking the plunge and booking a cruise in 2012? We’ve teamed up with travel guide publisher, Berlitz, to tell you everything you need to know on how to choose the right cruise ship

Thinking of taking the plunge and booking a cruise in 2012? We’ve teamed up with travel guide publisher, Berlitz, to tell you everything you need to know on how to choose the right cruise ship

With London restaurant festival in full swing and with less than one year until the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games, Londoner Keith Alexander, tells us why he heads to Hampstead and adores the capital’s royal parks

Anthony Lydekker lets us in on Lithuania’s other capitals

Anthony Lydekker gives us his verdict on Vilnius – the capital of Lithuania and its largest city

The 2011 British Ceramics Biennial kicked off on September 30. Here are eight (great) reasons to visit the event, which runs until November 13, and celebrates the rich history and heritage of the British ceramics industry, as well as its vibrant present and future.

London’s Notting Hill Carnival has its roots firmly in the culture of the West Indian island of Trinidad, but since 2003, Jamaican Twist – the only Jamaican float to take part – has been an integral part, winning no less than six awards in the last three years.

When I left Beijing to return to the Motherland last month, there were many things I expected to miss about China’s dynamic (and in my mind, most dazzling) city – shopping and the sensational street food, being just two examples. But I never thought I’d find myself not only missing, but positively pining for Beijing’s subway system.

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, it’s good news for Glasgow and Gothenburg and gourmands in London, but we’ve lost trust in TripAdvisor…

Lonely Planet, the travel guide publisher, lets us in on the world’s most romantic spots

Acoustic perfection is the resounding star in these temples of high art, but it wouldn’t sound as sweet without the accompanying history and/or visual appeal

It’s British Cheese Week this week (24 September -2 October). To celebrated CD-Traveller gives you the low-down on Randolph Hodgson – ownerof Neal’s Yard Dairy and chair of the UK Specialist Cheesemakers Association

More and more of us are taking to the water for our holiday: the number of UK passengers cruising this year is expected to rise by another eight per cent to a record, 1.77 million. But cruises aren’t all about the Caribbean, cheesy cabaret, crystal chandeliers and casinos. If you’re after an adventure, why not consider an Arctic cruise?

Gap Adventures’ experts share their tips on how to take the troubles away from travelling

It’s less than one year until the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games. And it’s set to be an event to remember – not least for the people behind the scenes: Londoners. In the first of a regular series, Londoners reveal what they love about the capital

CD Traveller checks out Europe’s newest shopping centre

Westfield Stratford City – a shiny, supersized £1.45 billion shopping mall next to the 2012 Olympic Village– opened its doors yesterday, with the help of Nicole Scherzinger (the hit singer/songwriter and squeeze of Lewis Hamilton).

Thanks to a new code share with oneworld partner Royal Jordanian, BA passengers can now fly directly to Jordan and September -when temperatures are balmly, not blistering – is the best time to go. CD Traveller tells you how to get the most out of the Hashemite Kingdom, regardless of whether you have one week or infinitely longer…

News and views from CD Traveller’s China correspondent