Is food your passion as well as traveling around the world? Who says you cannot experience both? One can truly say they have enjoyed a new place only after tasting every flavor the place has to offer.
To fully enjoy traveling, cooking and eating through destinations is one of the best ways to enjoy and fully understand a culture. The traditions, tastes, smells, finished dishes and raw ingredients, in between destinations can help one to create unforgettable sensory experiences. Let’s take a look at some of the inspiring culinary tours around the world. For more exciting travel destinations, click here.
Sample Cannoli, Cheese, and Pizza in Sicily
Sicily is famous for delicious regional dishes such as cannoli and caponata (an eggplant and olive salad). While in Sicily, you are highly recommended to try sfincione which is the local version of Pizza in Palermo.
If you wish to take part in cooking classes while there, you will get to learn how Arabic flavors have influenced Sicilian cuisine. To full enjoy Sicily cuisine, you have to taste fresh produce in the Etna region, cheese in Ragusa and wines in Marsala. While on tour, don’t forget to visit some of the notable historic sites in the region.
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Explore West African Cuisine In Ghana
For centuries, African communities, especially from West Africa, have been known to prepare some of the spiciest food in the world. Take a tour around Ghana and learn about different ingredients and spices they use to prepare traditional dishes.
You can also sample some Ghanaian sweets sold at the open-air market. Try to make a point of visiting the cocoa plantation in the region and learn more about how this sweet beverage is made. To explore non-food related adventures, be sure to book a sobering tour to the slaves’ dungeons and make a stop in the craft villages as well.
Have a Taste Of Vietnam Delicacies
Vietnam is becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Tourists from all over the world visit the country not only to experience the unique culture and traditions of the people, but they also get to enjoy some of the exquisite local dishes in the region.
If you are a real food enthusiast, you can arrange for a cooking class with the local chefs who will show you how to mix different local spices and herbs to create local dishes. While in the region, you can also enjoy the tasty street food and if you are lucky enough, you may get invited to enjoy a meal with a local family.
Enjoy Good Food And Wine In South France
France is known for its fine wines and mouthwatering cuisine. Your culinary tour around the world would not be complete without visiting France. This country has a lot to offer in terms of food and rich history; from leisurely walks through the sun-splashed countryside to enjoying sweet, flaky pastries, to wine tasting trips in vineyards. For a little bit of history, you can take a tour of Avignon’s Papal Place.
Savor The Flavors Of Ecuador
To enjoy the perfect vacation, you can combine sightseeing with culinary experiences in Ecuador. You can start by visiting the city of Quito, famous for the Ecuadorian chocolate found in the traditional market. To get souvenirs, stop by the legendary textile and handicraft market in Otavalo.
Experience The Richness in Egypt’s Cuisine
When Greece is mentioned, most people envision it as a never-ending series of whitewashed fishing villages, ancient ruins, and secluded beaches. However, that is not all Egypt has to offer. Foodies will appreciate the food and flavors the region has to offer.
While on a tour, visit the grooves and farms where guests get a chance to sample feta, olive oil, honey and the traditional graviera which is cheese made from sheep milk. Cooking classes are also available to foreigners looking to learn how to prepare traditional meals in the region.
Enjoy The Caribbean Culinary In Jamaica
Jamaica is an island nation and just like other Caribbean islands, it is home to vivid and electric cuisine. However, of all the Caribbean nations, Jamaica is the only island that has a distinctive culinary tradition. Jamaica’s unique cuisine is a blend of Asia, European and African influences that give birth to signature preparations such as curried goat, ackee and saltfish, and jerk-spiced meat and fish.
