Food and Travel
Food tourism is a combination of travel and food that have always been linked together. Anytime we travel we want to experience the dishes and drinks we have read or heard about. Imagine Mexico without margaritas and authentic tacos, heading to Italy and not experiencing Cacio de Pepe in Rome. It doesn’t matter the country but having a great local food experience gives us memories that last forever.
45 Great British Desserts
45 Great British Desserts The British may not have been known for fabulous cooking back in the day but no one can say that a great BritishRead
11 of my favourite Irish Cookbooks
11 of my favourite Irish cookbooks The Irish have been welcoming guests for centuries. They were not however known for their food culture but over the pastRead
59 Traditional British Foods – from the sublime to the WTF
59 Traditional English foods to try British foods don’t often bring to mind a gourmet treat but there are some classic English foods that weRead
Bosnian Food – 33 delicious dishes you must try
Bosnian Food – 33 delicious dishes you must try Bosnian food is not your traditional Balkan cuisine but a carefully balanced food culture representing bothRead
Weird American food – 32 dishes to try
Weird foods to try in America – 32 dishes to try America is a melting pot (well it used to be) which meant that theRead
Jewish food traditions an essential guide
Jewish food and Jewish food traditions When travelling for food we often come across dishes that we know are related to traditional Jewish foods. TheseRead
23 of the best Mexican Street Foods
23 of the best Mexican Street Foods In every place, we visit we look for street food and as food tourism junkies Mexico was absolutelyRead
Lebanese Food – 38 traditional Lebanese dishes
Lebanese Food – 38 traditional Lebanese dishes Lebanese food is one of the highest-rated cuisines in the world. Traditional Lebanese dishes have influenced world cuisineRead
18 traditional Dutch foods to eat in the Netherlands
18 traditional Dutch foods to eat in the Netherlands Dutch food has always been a secret pleasure of mine. Growing up one of my bestRead
25 Traditional Welsh food dishes
25 Traditional Welsh food dishes In England, culinary traditions tended to filter down from the upper levels of society. In Wales however traditional Welsh foodRead
Cancale the charming oyster capital of France
Cancale the charming oyster capital of France A mere 27 minutes from St. Malo along the northwest coast of France you will find Cancale, BrittanyRead
Indigenous foods around the world
A guide to Indigenous foods around the world In university, I studied anthropology and became fascinated by food cultures worldwide. In particular, since I lived in CanadaRead
Scottish foods – 53 Scottish favourites
Scottish foods – 53 Scottish favourites Scotland land of kilted warriors, risqué and side-splitting comedians – think Billy Connolly, fabulous musicians – think the ProclaimersRead
BBQ in the USA Where to find some of the best
BBQ in the USA Where to find some of the best The debates are endless around the best BBQ in the USA. Starting from theRead
Dining in Italy – 19 Do’s and Don’ts
Dining in Italy – 19 Do’s and Don’ts Italian food culture, unlike North America, is centuries old and there are distinct “rules” to eating in Italy.Read
42 best breakfasts in the world
42 of the best breakfasts in the world Eating breakfast – never has a meal been so contentious. Nutrition experts and scientists debate that “breakfastRead
What to eat in Rome and 27 places to find it
What to eat in Rome and 27 places to find it I’ve been to Rome and seen the Italian kids piling into a McDonald’s notRead
Cornish Pasty History
Cornish Pasty the original handheld food Cross over the Cornish border and there’s barely a Gregg’s in sight (for those of you unfamiliar with Gregg’sRead
The Origins of Barbecue
36 Tantalizing BBQ dishes around the world Humans began cooking meat over fire around 1.8 million years ago so the origins of barbecue belong in our distantRead
38 of the best noodle dishes around the world
38 of the best noodle dishes around the world A noodle is a noodle wherever it is and pasta is a noodle, but noodles areRead
The Best Destinations in Wales for Foodie Families
The Best Destinations in Wales for Foodie Families On your next family vacation to Wales, don’t just take the kids to the parks, beaches, museums,Read
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage – food
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage – food Food culture binds us to our birthplace. Those of us who have emigrated to a new country brings with usRead
Croatian food – Discovering the delicious food of Croatia
Croatian Food – Discovering the delicious food of Croatia As a tiny country nestled on the beautiful Adriatic coast, the diversity of Croatian food isRead
Armenian food – 45 Armenian dishes you must try
Armenian food – 45 Lucious Armenian dishes you must try now Armenia may not be on every traveller’s list to visit and it should beRead
Best food markets Canada
21 Best food markets in Canada Yes, I’m a food tourist and no matter what country I travel to I will always scope out a food marketRead
What is Irish soda bread?
What is Irish soda bread? Irish soda bread history is a tale of the mixing of food cultures – the Irish and the new world.Read
Irish potato cakes – potato farls, boxty, fadge
Irish potato cakes – potato farls, boxty, fadge Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake. When I was a child growing up in Ireland boxty was calledRead
A Traditional Irish Breakfast – the lush full Irish breakfast
A Traditional Irish Breakfast – the lush full Irish You will see the signs everywhere in Ireland from gourmet restaurants to petrol stations – traditional Irish Breakfast – FullRead
Guide to the best of West African Food
Guide to the best of West African Food West African food has a distinctive, traditional cuisine that varies from region to region but has aRead
36 Traditional Egyptian Foods to whet your appetite
36 Traditional Egyptian Foods to whet your appetite When you think of Egypt the first thing that comes to mind is the Great Pyramids ofRead
22 Food Trucks across Canada to try
22 Fabulous Food Trucks across Canada to try I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love a food truck, except perhaps the very early boomersRead
Food Tourism what is it?
Food Tourism experiencing culture through food and drink Food tourism may sound like some kind of new trend but culinary experiences, culinary tourism, gastronomy tourism,Read
Food Culture what is it?
Food Culture what is it? Food Culture can be defined as the attitudes, beliefs and practices that surround the production and consumption of food. FoodRead
Ethnic restaurants – New York
The glorious diversity of New York City’s ethnic restaurants The Big Apple, the City that Never Sleeps, City of Dreams, The Empire State, Gotham, FunRead
French Cheese – 23 amazing types of French cheese
French Cheese – 23 amazing types of French cheese French President Charles de Gaulle asked (in 1962), “How can you govern a country which hasRead
Food in Malta – the ultimate guide
Food in Malta – the ultimate guide We cruised into the stunning grand harbour of Malta on a beautiful sunny day. We were about to spend aRead
French Food Culture: The Ultimate Guide
French Food Culture: The Ultimate Guide Thanks to the world situation in 2020/21 I’ve been meandering my way through France via housesitting and truly enjoying all theRead
148 National Dishes of countries around the world
148 National Dishes of countries around the world Most countries have a favourite or national dish. National dishes are generally one of the first thingsRead
Yucatan Food – deliciously earthy, hot and smoky
Yucatan Food – deliciously earthy, hot and smoky Mexican and Yucatecan foods are very different. Yucatecan cuisine has been strongly influenced by European foods as wellRead
Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Tour
Parma: Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Tour Highlights Visit a traditional Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese factory Learn the secrets of one of the most celebrated ingredients of Italy Taste Parmesan cheeseRead
Spanish Food: 40 of the best foods in Spain
Spanish Food: 40 of the best foods in Spain Traditional Spanish food is one of the world’s best food cultures and for me beats outRead
42 scrumptious traditional Turkish foods to try
42 scrumptious traditional Turkish foods to try Turkish food is one of the best in the world. Turkey is a country in a unique positionRead
Best food markets and food halls in N. America
41of the Best food markets and food halls in North America I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again I LOVE food markets andRead
Best food markets in Europe
34 phenomenal Food Markets in Europe Worth Traveling For To me finding a local food market is the holy grail of travelling and I searchRead
Toronto Farmer’s Markets sustainable shopping
Best Toronto Farmer’s Markets 2022 There is nothing better than a farmer’s market to get into the spirit of an area. Wouldn’t you rather strollRead
All the best Restaurants in Donegal Town
24 of the Best restaurants in Donegal Town If you’re in search of the best restaurants in Donegal Town, I’ve got some great selections forRead
Food in Brittany: Fall in love with the food of Bretagne
Food in Brittany: Fall in love with the food of Bretagne Brittany is the most northwestern part of France and one from which many ferriesRead
17 of the Most Unusual Foods Around the World | Weird Food
17 of the Most Unusual Foods Around the World | Weird Food One of the most amazing things about travelling is getting to try reallyRead
What to eat when visiting Berlin
10 Must-Try German Foods on a Visit to Berlin What to eat in Berlin is a food tourism guide – all tourists spend a shareRead
Food Travel 27 stories of food around the world
Food Travel 27 stories of food around the world Yes, I am a foodie traveller, there I admit my obsession and my secret is nowRead
Where to eat in Dublin | from Vegan to Michelin for foodies
Where to eat in Dublin A few years back Irish food didn’t even count as a joke, but these days Irish cuisine is on top ofRead
16 Fabulous food street markets in London
Street Markets In London for fabulous food, vintage & more Traditional street markets in London have been my obsession for years. I love the factRead
Two of the best Pizzas in Toronto Canada
Best Pizzas in Toronto You see we were housesitting in Toronto and we were welcomed to the neighbourhood by a street party. One of theRead
47 of the best traditional Canadian foods
Canadian foods you must try I got a bit tired of these articles talking about the top 10 Canadian dishes or the 17 dishes youRead
One Day In Barcelona Itinerary – Where to Eat, Sleep & Play
One Day In Barcelona Itinerary – Where to Eat, Sleep & Play Barcelona, the sunny and vibrant Catalan capital has been attracting visitors for decades.Read
Fabulous Food of Cyprus
Cypriot Food – what to eat in Cyprus The traditional food of Cyprus has many influences – Cyprus sits at the crossroads of the MiddleRead
The absolute best things to eat in Krakow Poland
What to eat in Krakow I knew a little bit about what to eat in Krakow having grown up with some Polish friends. Prior toRead
Borough Market London the best gourmet Guide for foodies
What to eat at Borough Market London Borough Market has been around in different forms for around 1,000 years. The best date historians can figureRead
Traditional Irish food 25 of the most popular Irish dishes
What is Traditional Irish Food? Traditional Irish food comes from a culture that was very poor and land wasn’t rich in resources, or so theyRead
The best Cuban Street Food
Traditional Cuban Street Food The first question I asked when I planned a trip to Cuba is what is the food like in Cuba? IRead
A Guide to the English Market in Cork Ireland: an Irish Foodie Heaven
A Guide to the English Market Cork Ireland: an Irish Foodie Heaven I am obsessed with markets and the English Market in Cork is oneRead
Best Food Halls in London
Best Food Halls in London Food Halls in London are a foodie’s dream come true. A cross between a farmer’s market and a gourmet storeRead
Western Fair Farmers Market London Ontario simply the best
The best farmers market in London, Ontario When we lived in London, Ontario we were huge fans of the Farmer’s Market at the Western FairRead
Best tips for Visiting the Limerick Milk Market in Ireland
The Milk Market As in many countries, Ireland is working to emphasize buying local, buying fresh and supporting small producers and the Limerick Milk MarketRead
Visit the Lucas Galvez Market
Navigating the Lucas Galvez Market, Merida Looking for something to do in Merida that’s a little off the beaten path? Look no further than aRead
Feeling Homesick for your favourite foods?
Homesick Nomads talk about their favourite foods If your home is abroad or you are an international student or ex-pat you often get that mightyRead
Leather Lane Market London a Delicious street food hub
Leather Lane Food Market I’ve been visiting Leather Lane market each week, for over three years. Though it’s close to my work, it’s not theRead
St. Lawrence Market Toronto – A Foodies Paradise
St Lawrence Market – A Foodies Paradise I love St Lawrence Market in Toronto, Canada it is a bustling modern-day market that is now the bestRead