Travel Here, Eat Here: Best Travel Destinations for Foodies
There are a lot of reasons why tourists choose to travel to a specific destination: the beaches, the scenery, the culture, the people, and for some... the food! Do you consider yourself a foodie? Is your Instagram overrun with plates of scrumptious meals you’ve enjoyed? If so, then these are some destinations you should seriously consider for your next vacation:
1. New York City
The big apple doesn’t disappoint when it comes to an array of culinary choices. In fact, you can sample pretty much any food from the five continents in one city!
2. San Francisco, California
The Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz have nothing on the wide array of delectable food you can enjoy in the Bay Area.
3. New Orleans, Louisiana
Come for the Jazz Festival or the culture, but stay for the food. Offering a heaping helping of southern hospitality, there’s nothing finer than the cuisine in N’awleans.
4. Croatia
Looking for a foodie destination a little farther from home? Surprisingly (perhaps for some), Croatia is quickly becoming a food hotspot, with food writers and editors alike raving of the wonderful bevy of food available.
5. Thailand
Who doesn’t love a nice plate of Pad Thai? But let’s face it, nothing you can order in North America will ever compare to the original. Once you’ve had the real thing, you may just be spoiled for life.
6. Belgium
Belgian waffles and Belgian beer. Do we really need to say more?
7. Vietnam
It’s the birthplace of pho, so you know it has to be pretty good. Not to mention, it is a haven for the vegetarian foodie, with a wide array of options available that are all meat-free.
8. Italy
Eat, Pray, Love had it right. Who wouldn’t love to mow down on plates of pasta and pizza? It’s a carb (and food) lover’s paradise.
9. Israel
Kosher foodies rejoice! You can eat to your heart’s content, without having to worry about ingredients.
10. Charleston, South Carolina
Gumbo, fried chicken, and all the seafood you can imagine. Come for the scenery, but stay for the southern cooking.
11. Paris, France
Enjoy a pastry and a fancy coffee while touring through the city of love with your sweetheart.
Whether you’re a burgeoning foodie or have a more advanced palette, all of these cities are sure to impress even the most discerning of palettes, and offer something for everyone. Come for the culture or the scenery, but stay for the delicious meals.