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We all know how much local foods and libations can define our travel experiences. Here we share some of the planet's most remarkable culinary experiences. So eat, drink, and be chatty!

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Hawaii makes chocolate - and it´s delicious!

Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory When you come to the Aloha State, go beyond the mai tais and and enjoy some divine, locally grown chocolate! The Hawaiian islands are home a number of chocolate-making companies, and most are bean-to-bar businesses. Hawaii is the only U.S. state which grows cacao, then processes and makes it into bars and other cocoa products. I've done my share of eating chocolates on the different islands, and I find the chocolate confections not overly sweet and…

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Its cuisine is cited as one of "5 Reasons Why Colombia Is Among the World´s most Appealing Destinations"

Pierrick Lemaret,Colombia's location and varied environments - from coastal to mountain to rainforest to rolling plains - as well as ethnic heritage including pre-columbian, Spanish, and African, give the country's cuisine a flavourful depth indeed. That includes ingredients that might be unfamiliar to visitors, such as the fruits arazá, dragon fruit, lulo (aka naranjilla), passionfruit, and soursop, as well as fish like the freshwater bocachico and gamitama (related to the piranha).Some of the…

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7 must-try foods in New Zealand

Lesser known than its stunning landscapes, New Zealand's culinary landscape offers a delectable fusion of flavors that reflect its rich cultural heritage and bountiful natural resources. From succulent seafood to hearty meat dishes, the country's gastronomic offerings are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Join us on a mouthwatering journey as we explore seven must-try foods in New Zealand that are bound to leave you craving more, from traditional Maori specialties to modern Kiwi classics:…

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11 of Tennessee´s most excellent eateries

Gus´ World Famous Fried Chicken The Volunteer State´s stunning beauty, extensive history, whisky trail, and vibrant music culture are only some of the reasons to travel the here, and are a lot of things it´s known for: Southern sensibility, music and food. In terms of food, the variety of choices - from traditional fried chicken and barbecue to sophisticated international menus. With so many excellent spots to choose from, here´s my take on some of the best, a mix of old and new,…

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Helen Brown February 24, 2025 at 9:23pm

One of my go-to travel sites takes a look at Michelin´s choices for this year´s top foodie go-to´s: https://travelnoire.com/michelin-guide-2025-top-food-destinations

The Must-Visit Culinary Hotspots Of 2025, According To The Michelin Guide - Travel Noire
Paul Varmuza January 21, 2025 at 3:17pm

Some of the usual suspects here, but also others which are...unexpected, to say the least https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-food-cities-in-the-us-7254754
Wendy Capra December 30, 2024 at 9:04pm

As a good Seattleite, I´m a big coffee lover, and this sounds like a great cuppa! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/may/30/how-coffee-farms-in-...

The perfect blend: how coffee farms in Costa Rica are mixing wildlife, agriculture and tourism

A new crop of farming co-ops are finding ways to safely open up untouched landscapes and exotic wildlife to visitors – and grow superb coffee
Barbara Necker December 2, 2024 at 8:06pm

I´ve been to Maui and Oahu but not the Big Island yet. And as a dedicated java hound, I can´t wait to get a jolt from Kona coffee country! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/how-to-experience-kona-coffee...

Immerse yourself in coffee country on the Big Island

Kona coffee is some of the world’s best, and a trip to the Big Island is incomplete without sampling its premier product.
Jordan Simon October 24, 2024 at 10:13pm

Apart from an unusually tight Senate race and the attempted hanky panky in trying to jigger the state´s traditional approach to the Electoral College, Nebraska has figured more prominently in the 2024 elections because vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz was born and spent more than half his life there. And here the food and drink website TastingTable.com introduces us to Walz´ favorite eatery in Lincoln, and its "Runza" sandwich, which has become a beloved staple throughout the state: https://www.tastingtable.com/1648537/tim-walz-favorite-nebraska-res...
David Paul Appell October 10, 2024 at 7:34pm

Nice piece in Travel+Leisure on the burgeoning foodie scene in Chile - and not just in Santiago: https://www.travelandleisure.com/chile-food-wine-8689727
Dave Acton April 17, 2024 at 3:10pm

Here, here! https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/02/17/airplane-food-tren...

The airplane food is good. No, really.

Airline catering companies are dragging airplane food into the 21st century by incorporating fermentation, vegan recipes and alternative meats into t…
Ken Kok Lee January 15, 2024 at 11:34am

Would you dare_ https://edition.cnn.com/travel/japan-food-insects-intl-hnk/index.html

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/japan-food-insects-intl-hnk/index.html
María José November 12, 2023 at 1:09pm

France and food - what could be better? One excellent way of getting beneath the surface of both is to travel for its many food festivals, and the Guardian clues us in to some of the best: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/feb/15/10-best-food-festiva...

Mange tout: 10 of the best food festivals in France

From a 15,000-egg omelette and four courses of figs to a famous lemon carnival, here’s a foodie tour de France
Riccardo R August 16, 2023 at 10:52am

Now here´s a bit of a new foodie frontier, for sure https://www.travelandleisure.com/albania-food-destination-plan-your...