The culinary delights found in Southeast Asia give you a taste of the best of Asian cuisine. Each country in the region offers diverse options, making for a unique experience during every leg of the journey. It is essential for every traveler to dive into the food culture so we have narrowed down some of our favorite dishes from Southeast Asia.
The food in Madagascar greatly reflects the country’s beautifully immense cultural diversity. Malagasy culture and food have East African, Arab, and Indonesian influences due to centuries of trading and migration throughout the region, as well as French influence due to the country’s history of colonization. Typical meals in Madagascar are relatively simple, including rice, one main meat dish, and vegetables, its diverse flavors provide travelers with a spectacular culinary experience. Continue reading to discover some of Madagascar’s most popular dishes!
Based on its remote location, Antarctica is a destination without much native food. While there may be few main dishes, we recommend trying all of them for the full experience! Here’s a sneak peek into what you can expect to eat when you head to the arctic:
When you think of Uzbekistan you may immediately go to the awe-inspiring architecture. What you may be missing out on is the amazing food in Uzbekistan. Expect to find a variety of delicious food with influences from all over Asia and the Middle East. We have highlighted our favorites below for you to enjoy:
This global pandemic and the accompanying essential restrictions have limited us in many ways, but it does not have to extinguish our ‘wanderlust’. There are so many ways we can explore our world from the comforts of our home. Food is such a vital component of traveling and gives insights to other cultures, but it also gives us connections in these strange times. Try exploring a dish together with the beauty of Facetime, compare notes, have a virtual dinner party, and have a laugh. Cooking can be fun!
Japan is truly a food-lover’s paradise. The wide variety of amazing flavors and delicacies provides travelers with a plethora of options. Though it’s certainly impossible to try it all, we have compiled a list of some of the top foods that you absolutely MUST try on your next trip to Japan!
f you are planning a trip to Japan, an experiential Japanese Tea Ceremony is an absolute must! A traditional tea ceremony, called Chanoyu, Chado, or Sado, is a historical Japanese cultural ritual that involves the ceremonial preparation and presentation of the traditional matcha green tea. These formal presentations typically take place in a traditional tea room with a tatami floor. Guests have the chance not only to enjoy the beautifully refined art of tea making, but they also have the chance to enjoy delicious Japanese tea and take a glimpse into the history of Japanese culture.
Like most people from western countries, when traveling to a South Asian country you may be a little curious, or even a little skeptical about what to expect from the food that you will be eating there. Although, it may be scary to get out and try new things, once you try it you will not regret that you did. The food in Bhutan will blow your taste buds away. With so many unique and delicious dishes, you are sure to find one of your new favorite foods in this small South Asian country. Here is a list of some of the most popular dishes that you might find there.
Getting ready to travel to Kenya? Wondering what you will be eating if you decide to book a trip to Kenya? The food in Kenya may be unfamiliar to you but it does not make it any less delicious. Whether you are traveling to Nairobi, Masai, or doing a Kenyan Safari your tastebuds will go wild over these 10 must try foods in Kenya!
No one knows exactly how the culture of “tapas” began. Some trace the origin of the tradition back to the 16th century when taverns began serving strong-smelling cheese to accompany cheap wine so that the scent of the cheese would disguise the smell of the bad wine. Others believe that the tradition started when bartenders began placing a small, flat piece of bread on top of drink glasses to help protect from fruit flies; it then became a habit for taverns to cover, a drink with some sort of snack.
Can you actually describe the flavors of such a diverse and complex nation in just one word? We are certainly going to try. The flavor of Israel is fresh. Why fresh? Fresh is alive with possibility. Fresh is joyful. Fresh is young, welcoming, bountiful, and so much more. Fresh is life-giving, and when you are primarily a desert nation, fresh is as good as it gets.
Schnitzels and sausages and roasts, oh my! We are salivating over Vienna’s dedication to a hearty meal over here. Now, it’s not just Vienna, but the capital city of Austria is known for being a cultural epicenter. However, we’ve been all over the country and can confirm that a Wiener Schnitzel can still be expertly made in Graz and Salzburg as well. Just what is it that makes Austrian meat so craveable?
