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- 16 Novtylerd in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Foodie Travel: Top 5 soups from around the world
Cullen Skink, photo by Colin Campbell
Soup, a seemingly simple dish that warms your belly and your soul, is a staple all over the world. People have been making soup for ages, and many cultures have their own treasured soup recipes which they take pride in.
Traveling around the world will reveal you a world of soup – and none as innocent as your traditional chicken broth with noodles. So whenever you visit a new destination, don’t forget to slurp a bowl a soup and pamper your palate with surprising tastes. Here are our picks for the top 5 soups from around the world. …
- 15 Novpapillon in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
A guide to Peruvian cuisine
Peru
Peru’s natural and cultural diversity is not something that you find just anywhere – this country is simply unique. With its heritage of stunning pre-Columbian historical sites, colonial architecture, natural wonders art, folklore and cuisine, Peru has the power to transform even the most standoffish and reluctant explorer into an eager traveler.
Whatever you do in Peru (and there is much to do: adventure travel, eco-tourism, sightseeing), you shouldn’t miss out on a gastro-tour of the country as well. Peruvian cuisine is full of surprising flavors and aromas that will awaken the foodie in everyone. Here’s a short guide to Peruvian cuisine, a mouth-watering mix of local cooking with Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Chinese influences. …
- 07 Novpapillon in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The most expensive drinks in the world and where to get them
photo by Sarah_Ackerman on Flickr
When you’re a backpacker strapped for cash, or an eco-conscious independent traveler, buying the most expensive drink on the menu is probably not going to be among your most cherished travel experiences.
But if your bank account is doing good, or if you happen to win the lottery, there are a few extravagant and costly drinks in the world that can quench tour thirst in the glitziest way possible. If you’re in the mood to spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that are gone in a few slurps (or if you’re just plain curious about what the posh people drink) you might be interested in finding out which are some of the most expensive drinks in the world and where to get them. …
- 31 Oct
The funniest food museums in the world
Spam Museum, photo by Larry Page on Flickr
Museums are usually places where people go to educate themselves about art, culture or history, to look at interesting displays and sometimes at exhibits that are plain strange. Well, a food museum is definitely not your run of the mill museum, but if you love food or love eating, then they are a good place to spend an afternoon.
Food is important, and apparently for many people it is important enough to belong in a museum. There are loads of food museums around the world, some of which are truly informative, others played just for the laughs. Either way, your amusement is guaranteed. Here are the funniest food museums in the world. …
- 18 Octkachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The world’s most delicious destinations for chocolate lovers
Bern
If you really, truly love chocolate, then you will not need much convincing to say that chocolate makes the world around. But what if you went around the world for chocolate instead?
Buying truffles and creme filled bonbons at the neighborhood chocolate shop will satisfy your craving for this tasty treat, but for many people it’s not enough – they will travel for hundreds or thousands of miles just to get a taste of a special kind of chocolate, or visit a chocolate factory where their favorite dessert is made. If a decadent holiday is what you want too, then check out some of the world’s most delicious destinations for chocolate lovers. …
- 13 Oct
5 amazing Christmas dishes from around the world
Ethiopian Doro Wat, photo by stu_spivack on Flickr
If you love food, then regardless of your beliefs, you probably have a soft spot for Christmas as well. Not because of the presents, decorations or carols, but because Christmastime is the time to bring you delicious recipes that you don’t get the chance to eat all year long.
Evey country where Christmas is celebrated has its stock of Christmas dishes that are enjoyed during the holiday season. So if you’re planning on spending Christmas traveling, why not check out what kinds of dishes people around the world eat around that time? Here are 5 amazing Christmas dishes from around the world that will definitely give your palate a kick. …
- 12 Octtomtum in Food Experiences | 2 COMMENTS
The weirdest street food in the world
Air batu campur, photo by avlxyz on Flickr
Street food is a gift from heaven for travelers who are backpacking on a shoestring in some faraway country, and who prefer a taste of the local cuisine instead of international fast-food chain fare.
And it’s not just budget travelers who sing praises to these cheap and convenient meals, but also consecrated foodies too, who often travel great distances in search of some unique recipe, preferably served on a stick at street corners.
But since street food is chiefly sold to satisfy the taste buds of the locals, a traveler from another part of the globe might have a hard time getting her or his palate used to the novel tastes and aromas. Here’s a list of the weirdest street food in the world, and if you can get these meals down then there’s no street food on the planet that you can’t ingest. …
- 10 Octandra88 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie travel experience to have before you die
Kuala Lumpur street food, photo by flydime on flickr
Most people travel because they want to see interesting places, they like the feeling of being somewhere they’ve never been before, or because they want to experience things that they don’t get to do or see in their day to day life.
And surprising you palate with unusual flavors if often a huge part of the travel experience for many tourists, especially those who consider themselves gourmets.
Foodies sure love sights and attractions just like any other traveler, but they also actively search out the best (and sometimes the worst) of the world’s cuisines, authentic dishes spiced up with local cuisine-savvy that you can’t find in a neighborhood ethnic restaurant. If you’re a dedicated food-lover, then here are top 5 foodie travel experiences to have before you die. …
- 05 Oct
The world’s best food festivals this autumn
Foodies everywhere should rejoice that autumn is here, because as well all know autumn is the harvest season in many parts of the world and harvest equals lots of fresh ingredients for some mind-blowing dishes. There are quite a few autumn food festivals around the world, and if you love food just as much as you love traveling, then you belong among the participants.The beauty of food festivals is that they often help popularize cuisines that are not currently in vogue in the culinary arts, and finding new foods that you end up loving is always a win. So pack your favorite cutlery and some comfy clothes, and let your stomach lead the way to the world’s best food festivals this autumn. …
- 16 Sepkachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 fast-food chains abroad
Toast Box, Singapore, photo by Marco Ooi
If you live in a country where fast-food is more often than not embodied by a greasy hamburger or perhaps a hot dog, fast-foods are probably not your eateries of choice when you are going abroad. If you can get a Big Mac at home, why bother going abroad to eat it?
But in many countries, fast-food can have a completely different meaning, and the food you get at a fast-food in Russia or Thailand might take your taste buds completely by surprise. So whenever you are visiting a foreign country, don’t dismiss the local fast-food chains. especially if you are on a budget and you can’t self-cater. Here are the top 5 fast-food chains abroad to watch out for. …
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