A foodie’s dream is to spend time exploring different culinary landscapes, trying new dishes at every table they sit down at, and having fun with their taste buds. Luckily for you, we have gathered some superfoody travel tips that will help you achieve just that!
We are going to talk about some ways to add more flavor to your diet while traveling, as well as some foods that are better than others. Some of these foods can be expensive, but they should not cost a fortune if you know where to look.
This article will also tell you how to mix and match diets if eating only one type of food is too limiting. For example, if you love spicy Thai cuisine then why not try eating vegetarian or vegan there? Or maybe Turkish cuisine has lots of olive oil so try those recipes without any oils or butter.
There are many ways to enjoy international cuisine even when you don’t like all ingredients very much.
Neighborhood restaurants
A growing trend in urban travel is exploring a neighborhood or area of a city outside of your normal tourist attractions. With technology making it easy to find almost anywhere, you are never too far away from something delicious!
Many travelers enjoy eating at local favorites that use authentic ingredients and flavor profiles that they cannot get back home.
These types of places have become popular because people love learning about the history and culture of an area as well as what food vendors there are.
There are many ways to explore this concept when traveling. Some make and eat foods off the grill, some like trying new recipes, and some just love finding new eateries with different menus and styles.
Whatever your style, try giving more attention to areas outside of downtowns for some fun culinary adventures while you’re here.
Dining rooms
A growing trend in traveling is eating as you travel. More restaurants are offering food that focuses on excellence in flavor, creativity, and presentation. They may even ask guests to enjoy their meal with just what they have provided for them!
Many of these so-called “foodie” eateries will clearly state whether or not animals were raised nearby or if the ingredients were locally sourced. It is very fashionable to support local businesses and help keep money in the community!
These types of places have become popular because people love to discuss and find new flavors and textures among all sorts of foods. What was once considered boring or plain has now been improved upon and made interesting.
Foodie travelers know how to look beyond the basics like pizza and chicken dishes. These sites offer creative recipes and stories about the dish. Some give tips and tricks for making it at home!
There are many ways to benefit from eating while traveling. Not only do you get to try new things, but you also break away from the usual thing and taste some diversity.
Try new foods
When you travel, there’s no need to stick to your favorite dishes or restaurants that already know how to impress you. Take some time to try different foods — what is considered exotic now was once commonplace.
There are many ways to do this, whether it be by trying regional cuisine, eating at unique locations, going vegetarian, or exploring all of the food groups.
By adding diversity to your culinary experiences, you will find yourself pleasantly surprised by the fresh tastes you have never experienced before.
Not only will these new flavors taste good, but they can be healthful as well! While traveling, we don’t always have the opportunity to stay in luxury hotels with top quality restaurants, so becoming familiar with where the locals eat is important too.
You should also learn about the history of certain regions and their cuisines.
Eat what the locals eat
If you are traveling to a new country, then eating what the local people eat is one of the most important things to do.
Do not try to order your own food or use an English language that none of the staff can understand! This will only create bad feelings for you and they might even refuse to serve you or make it hard for you to find something you want to eat.
It is best to find a restaurant close to where you stay and that seems popular with all types of customers. Then, search online for pictures and reviews so you know what to expect before you go.
There’s no need to spend lots of money if you’re not hungry, but don’t come here empty handed either! Take time to read about the place you’ll be visiting and some tips for must-do’s while there.
Go wine tasting
Why not enjoy good food while educating yourself about fine wines? There are tens of thousands of wineries around the world, each with different styles and types of wines they offer. Some only have one type or category of wine, but many have several that depend on what season it is and which region they come from.
Wine touring is an excellent way to experience new regions and countries. Most wineries will organize tours for groups of people, offering various taste testings and serving sizes depending on how much money you spend!
Some may even let you take some home with you! Luckily, buying a bottle isn’t expensive unless you buy a really large size, so don’t worry about running out once you get there.
Sample local beers
When you’re in a new city, there is no reason to spend money on expensive drinks or snacks unless you really want them. Luckily for you, we have gathered some food and drink friendly tips here that will help you enjoy the city without too much cost!
One of our favorite ways to explore a new area is by exploring its breweries. A brewery tour is like going to a restaurant where they showcase their products and talk about how well they function as part of the dining experience.
Most people go because they love beer, but it can be fun to learn more about how different types of beverages are made and what brands are popular. Some find it entertaining to see how creative brewers get when experimenting with new recipes and styles.
There are many websites and apps that give information on which cities have a vibrant craft brewing scene, so do some research before visiting. You could even make your next big trip just due to this!
If you’d rather visit established breweries instead, that’s totally okay too! Many offer tours and discount coupons, making it possible to sip and stroll at a similar price.
Eat like a local
If you want to truly taste the best of what a city has to offer, then learn your city’s secrets by eating at all levels — expensive, middle-range and cheap restaurants.
There are many ways to do this, but one of our favorite strategies is called eat like a local. This means trying new foods that either come from or represent where you are currently staying or traveling.
What does it mean to be “in-country”? It means using ingredients that are native to the area. For example, if you are in Italy, trying Italian food makes more sense than Americanized dishes filled with cheese and meat.
The same goes for exploring different regions.
Eat for the experience
We’ve discussed before here on the site how important it is to enjoy your food while exploring the world, but there are some additional reasons why this is essential to doing that.
One of these is because different cultures put a lot of effort into creating delicious foods and experiences with eating.
By trying new things, you show respect for the culture by acknowledging that what they create tastes good and makes them feel happy so should something outside of their cuisine.
You also get to explore more about the country and its people through recipes and insights into the local culinary scene.
There are many ways to do this as traveling is an ever changing process.
