Treat your taste buds by taking them on a tour of the best food that the places of this world have to offer.
More than ever, food-destinations are topping people’s travel bucket list charts. While some areas have boosted the travel circuit due to their unparalleled natural scenery and adventure sports facilities, many places have attracted tourists for their top-notch culinary skills. Mouth-watering cuisines are getting more attention in recent times as extreme foodies seek to go on vacations to sites that offer them the best foods.
Satiate The Hunger Of The Food Connoisseur Inside You By Visiting These Places
If you’re passionate about trying out local cuisines, you will love to travel to these destinations.
Italy
Italy is known for its cured meats, olive oil, cheeses, kinds of pasta, and seafood. It is a heaven for food and wine lovers, and it boasts a cuisine that is a staple for several high-end restaurants all over the world. It is hard to list down a few dishes, so check out the best dishes from Italy’s different regions.
Thailand
The specialty of this cuisine is the punch of flavors filled with a unique ‘accent.’ The traditional cooking method with natural herbs and spices produces flavors that blend like orchestral music and make the food incredibly delicious. From crispy stir-fries, delicious spicy noodles, and juicy satay skewers to exotic seafood dishes, the food is very addictive here. It draws influences from Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, and China. Local made Pad Thai is one of the best meals that attract significant tourist attention.
Barcelona
Indulge in the best traditional Catalonian cuisine when you visit this food-Mecca. If you’re a fan of preparing your food as much as eating at restaurants, the markets here are food porn. Here, the food is made with unbridled passion. Mouthwatering flavors with saffron and cumin notes and other spices make Barcelona food timeless yet avant-garde. Make sure you try the world’s best Churros here.
Jamaica
Jamaica’s culture is all about food and music. The depth of Jamaican cuisine cannot be mentioned in words but only experienced in real. Starting from special rum to sweet tropical fruits, there’s a wide variety of delicious foods and drinks available here. One of the most famous national dishes, Ackee and Saltfish, comes from Jamaica. The specialty of this place is its seafood and coconut. From escovitch fish, curried conch, and oxtail stew to coconut milk, gizzada (dessert), and coconut drops (dessert), Jamaica boasts one of the best cuisines, music cultures, and beaches. It is among the top tropical destinations for complete vacation experiences.
New York
The reason that people call this place “world’s kitchen” is because of the authenticity and the diversity of food available here. It is home to many top chefs globally, so there lies the taste of the entire world in one city. New York food stands out because of its creative vibe and quality ingredients. Traditional dishes such as clam chowder, cobb salad, key lime pie, etc. can be relished in New York apart from excellent cuisines from other places like pizzas, fries, etc.
Peru
A place where being a chef is considered as a top career choice for the younger generation. Famous dishes of this place are quinoa, lucuma, amaranth, and maca. The best part of the food you get here is that most of the meats and seafood and other products are farmed locally to get an authentic taste of nature. It is the home of ceviche.
Lyon
France has established a global reputation of being a paradise of classy wine and fine cuisine. When it’s about the best place for French cuisine, Lyon tops the chart. Enjoy the picturesque streets while indulging in roast pork, homemade pate, sausages, pungent cheeses, rich stews, and various local dishes that you can wash down with several glasses of local wine. Try their famous macarons and baguettes.
Mexico
Apart from being a central station of nutritional foods rich with antioxidants like avocado, lime, tomato, garlic, beans, etc., this place has a lot to offer. You’ll find the richness of Indian curries, zestiness of Greek salads, the heat of Thai food, etc. among the enchiladas, quesadillas, helados, tacos, and many more snacks that taste like a carnival in your mouth. Do not forget to try mole (ancient sauce prepared with spices, chocolate, chili peppers, and magical incantations), tacos al pastor, and tamales (ancient Mayan food).
Conclusion
The food that we eat tells us a story, revealing customs and traditions. It gives us a chance to connect with the locals. The link between travel and food is a fascinating one, and make sure you experience this by trawling the planet for the best of both worlds.
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