They say great things come in small packages, and that is certainly true for the Balkan country Slovenia. Considering it’s such a small country (thirteen times smaller than New Zealand), there is a surprising variety of traditional Slovenian dishes
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Turrón, Spain‘s traditional holiday sweet, is as iconic here as the Reyes Magos (Three Wise Men) who bring presents to children each 6 January. Spaniards won’t ask you where you spend Christmas, they will say, “where do you eat your turrón“? If it
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If you’re a major foodie, wherever you are in the world you’re undoubtedly looking for the best restaurants to enjoy traditional cuisine. What with such a varied and diverse selection of places to visit in the world, it can be hard whittling your s
Great meals accompany great moments - they are usually inseparable. And the resort town of Tulum, on the Riviera Maya of Mexico's Caribbean coast, offers not just gorgeous beaches and the only seaside Mayan ruins in existence (above), but also myria
Whether they're here on a honeymoon tour or for any other reason, the Rainbow Nation in addition to history, culture, and safaris as well as other ecotourism sweetens visitors' experiences with its own unique cuisine, the legacy of African, Dutch,
Many are the guidebooks that have been written about this tropical Latin Caribbean island, but few by Puerto Ricans themselves, and even fewer which focus on its delicious and sometimes exotic cuisine, fed by fresh local ingredients. Three years a
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You used to find them everywhere down here along the beaches of Baja. Some entrepreneurial local with a big pot of oil, boiling over an open fire. Some fresh fish filets, dipped in a thick batter, and deep fried until crunchy. Put on some cabbage,
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If ever a movie has perfected the ability of making its audience hungry it’s surely this Mexican classic. Released asComo Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) in 1992 and based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Laura Esquivel , the stor
Beyond tango, cafés, culture, exciting nightlife, and parrillada (classic barbecued beef), Argentina's capital has been sprouting an impressively diverse foodie scene, with fine dining running the gamut of world cuisines. But in this di
The city of Dublin has a lively social life and consists of many pubs, cafes and restaurants, offering a taste of authentic Ireland that’s both modern and delicious while still staying true to its heritage. Here you can eat in context, sitting on t
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Panama is in general not distinguished by cuisine with any particular local personality - it's overall pretty similar to that found all over Central America. But one exception is the tasty meat pie known as the carimañola (shared, as it happens,
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It can be difficult for a new traveler to know what to eat, what to drink and how to stay healthy with the local food and drink during tours in Vietnam. Obviously, nothing is worse than getting sick while you are traveling in a foreign country. I
When visiting a city for a few days even as a dedicated well researched traveler, it's difficult to cover all the can't-miss attractions, let alone sample the wide crosscut of renowned food and beverage offerings. Markets and food halls provide a s
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True, one person’s “freaky” is another’s chicken nuggets. And we all know there’s a big, wide world of gustatory tastes out there. But most people reading this would have to agree that fried tarantulas, chicken fetuses, worm cheese, and baby mouse wi
Brazil is, of course, lots more than samba, Carnaval, and Petrobras. Or even, when it comes to cuisine, the likes of moqueca (a kind of fish stew), bobó de camarão (shrimp with manioc and coconut milk), and the national dish, the bean stew feijoada
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Situated in the refreshing trade wind breezes of the Leeward Island chain in the West Indies, Nevisremains authentically Caribbean, eschewing the homogenization that has befallen so many other island destinations. This means absolutely no strip dev
Are you are a real fan of coffee, looking to try all types everywhere you visit? Personally, I've never been keen on drinking on the sutff because I can't stand its bitter flavor. However, Vietnamese egg coffee is an exception. I love its perfect fus
