Five Must Visit-Foodie Destinations
As summer vacations are approaching, people become obsessed with choosing an ideal destination for spending their holidays. Our choices always depend on what we exactly expect from a holiday. However, if you are a real travel enthusiast, who loves meeting different cultures, traditions and customs, here is something interesting for you.
One of the most important segments of every country’s tourism is its gastronomy. If you pay attention to the food specialties characteristic for a certain country, as well as the ingredients those people use, you will actually realize how food can depict the characteristics of a certain culture. For instance, Germans are known for their strictness, exactness and emancipation, which are also shown through very simple meals which can never be too salty or too sweet. On the contrary, less by the book and more experimental food depict passionate and temperament nations, such as Mexicans or Greeks.
As a real hedonist, you should go for a summer destination, where you will both recharge your batteries and enjoy great food and wine. Here are some of the most popular foodie destinations you simply have to visit!
Heavenly Italy
Italy was always famous for two things- shoes and food. Italian pizza, lasagna, olives or wine are something every person dreams about. Whether you decide to visit northern or southern Italy, you won’t be disappointed. Italian islands such as Sicily or Sardinia have always been famous for their vibrant landscapes and great food. If you are a fan of lighter nutrition, you could always find amazing seafood. Apart from it, here you can try a special maggot cheese or a spit-roast pig, which go perfectly when combined with some quality wine. Furthermore, you could also visit Chiesa del Carmine, a place situated in Umbria, where apart from eating super-delicious food, you are also involved in the process of its production. This heavenly place will not disappoint you!
Australia: an extraordinary fusion of cultures
Australia is rich with great food and numerous fantastic restaurants. Its city Victoria gives us an excellent example how a perfect culinary vacation should look like. However, Victoria is a host of many food and drink festivals, where all its gastronomic qualities are showcased. Australian food is an amazing mixture of various cuisines from all around the world. That is why you could find Greek souvlakia or true Italian pizza there. Deep-fried savory rolls are just some of numerous tasty specialties. If you get thirsty and seek for a place to have a good time, you could visit one of the numerous Victoria’s breweries.
Deep South, USA: finger-licking specialties
American Deep South is recognizable for its unbelievably delicious dishes, such as deep- fried chicken, sausages, barbecue as well as seafood, especially shrimp. There are various bakeries developed under French influence. Also, don’t forget to try famous American pie, which can be found in dozens of flavors, from fruit to chocolate. But, what is the main dish when not followed by the appropriate drink? Apart from beer, a mint julep goes perfectly with such food.
Mexico: spicy and dazzling
If you are a fan of more temperament countries, maybe Mexico is a perfect solution for you. There are various places you could visit and explore its dazzling history and tradition. If the first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions Mexico is tacos, well, you are terribly wrong! Mexican cuisine is spicy and extremely complex. The flavors are mixed and they vary from sweet to spicy ones. One of things that always shocks the tourists are grasshoppers fried with chili powder. Thus, if you can imagine yourself eating them, it’s worth trying. Maybe they will go well with Mezcal, a traditional Mexican drink.
Extraordinary Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the most interesting places to spend your summer vacation. Its unusual surroundings, as well as history are interesting for every tourist. As a former French colony, it is also influenced by its culture and cuisine. For example, the baguettes have also become their kind of bread during time. Madagascar is also influenced by a Creole cuisine, with a lot of tropical ingredients, seafood and rice-based food.
These are some of the possible suggestions when it comes to the choice of a perfect foodie vacation. The range of destinations you can possibly follow is really wide- from cold, Nordic ones, to fiery and temperament Latin countries. The choice is up to you, it depends on your tastes and interests. All you have to do is to unleash the inner gastronomy enthusiast in yourself.
Author bio:
Jenny Hahn is a globetrotting Aussie who enjoys sharing her travel experiences almost as much as she loves traveling. You can find her on Google+, Facebook and Twitter.
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