Sampling local delicacies can be one of the most rewarding parts of international travel, giving you the chance to try foreign foods the way the locals make them, as well as to find new favorites you can impress friends and family with back home. But there are certain foods that test the mettle of even the most adventurous travelers, particularly when it comes to eating animals … [Read more...] about Eating Snake Meat in Shanghai
Travel Dining and Cuisine
Best Craft Beer Cities in America
Micro breweries and brew pubs are sprouting up like weeds all over the US. Only these are weeds you don’t want to pull because they serve unique, delicious beer. This "craft beer renaissance" that has swept the US is especially prevalent in the cities below. Planning a vacation but don’t know where to go? Pick one of these cities to ensure you can find a good beer at every … [Read more...] about Best Craft Beer Cities in America
6 Mouth Watering Delicacies of Singapore
Singapore’s cultural diversity is first thing you’ll notice when you arrive in this country. This extravagant society is truly a melting pot of cultures. If you are a gourmet traveler then Singapore is just the place, offering diverse delicacies and rich flavors. In fact, Singaporean food is one of the main attractions for global tourists. So if you are visiting Singapore, … [Read more...] about 6 Mouth Watering Delicacies of Singapore
Greek Cuisine – Taste of Mediterranean
Travelers to Greece are usually unabashed in their intentions. Yes, they will marvel at the Acropolis in Athens, ruminate on Atlantis during Santorini sunsets, shop and party on Mykonos, and wander Crete. Above all, however, they will eat. The luscious Greek cuisine is an attraction, an island, in and of itself. Every meal, every morsel is a “can’t miss” destination. Eating in … [Read more...] about Greek Cuisine – Taste of Mediterranean
Beer in Belgium – A Taste Tour of 3 Belgian Cities
When it comes to experiencing good beer, the small European country of Belgium is certainly the hub of much culture. Beer in Belgium is not treated like it is on the nationwide scale like it is in America. The country values its historical roots in the beverage, and is respected as a builder of culture and social value. Belgium in general tends to be a severely overlooked … [Read more...] about Beer in Belgium – A Taste Tour of 3 Belgian Cities
Best Night Markets in Asia
Most Asian countries are well-known for their night markets. Any Asian vacation will not be complete without spending a night cruising in one of them, haggling and bargaining from stall to stall. Aside from local products and handicrafts, you should also find rip-offs of luxury goods. The latter might not be your cup of tea but the bottom line is that this will be a good place … [Read more...] about Best Night Markets in Asia
Memorable Tastes of Argentina That Should Not be Missed
In Argentina, eating is not just a necessity, it is a social pleasure. Weekends are marked by family barbeques where all are invited to dine on grilled meats, pasta and sweet desserts, rounded out with local wines or sweetened yerba mate tea. When you venture into this land of Italian, Spanish, Arabic and native flavors, you will find tempting dishes around almost every corner. … [Read more...] about Memorable Tastes of Argentina That Should Not be Missed
Where to Find Malaga’s Tastiest Tapas
Newcomers to Malaga may think that the city’s ubiquitous tapas bars are all part of its new “cool” image, but they would be wrong. Tapas and Malaga have long gone hand in hand, it’s just that restaurants that would have once only served up pescaito frito (fried fish) are now dishing out traditional staples such as juicy hams and Manchego cheeses alongside Asian and exotic takes … [Read more...] about Where to Find Malaga’s Tastiest Tapas
Eating Healthy While Backpacking Through Europe
Having backpacked through Europe, I know that eating healthfully can fall by the wayside; due to lack of options and a transient lifestyle, finding healthy options can present quite a challenge. But eating healthy while backpacking is not an impossible task; it simply requires a little bit of planning. Accommodation Many hostels provide free water and complimentary … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy While Backpacking Through Europe
