When discussing travel or food destinations, you usually only see "The Best" or "Eye Opening” and similar words. No one talks about the other fantastic spots that aren't the “Meta” or tourist attractions that are just as good. Today, we take the road less traveled and share with you some spots, cities, and countries that are amazing for Foodies while tasting amazing. You will have an amazing and unexplored experience that you will never forget.
Croatia has a diverse and complicated history because of its location, as it sits between the former Ottoman Empire and central Europe. This diversity in history is amplified in the culinary strength where you will find all flavors of the EU. The unexpected part belongs to the Istria region, bordered by Italy and Slovenia, which combines flavors hardly seen elsewhere.
Smoked salmon pops up in every review of this largest city in Alaska, but there is more here than meets the eye. Enjoy their pizzas cooked in wood ovens, excellent and hearty steakhouses, and one of the best views in the country. Even the Alaskan King Crab is a dish worth trying.
You can’t go wrong with their coffee joints as Alaskans are the most caffeinated people because of the cold, and they reserve their place in the top 10 most caffeinated cities.
Give Sidney some reprieve and explore one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the land down under. Boosting Asian, African, Indian, and more amazing ethnicities and their respective flavored food, you can’t go wrong with Melbourne if you are a foodie. Imagine the oldest Chinatown in a city, dating back to 1850; how diverse the food scene will be?
Explore Korean fried wings, amazing European burgers, coconut yogurt, and boat noodles. There are tons you can explore, and every time, be surprised.
You won’t find Puto Bumbong anywhere else because it has Indian influences in spices and is a rice-based dish. Unfortunately, not many people don't talk about how diverse and different the cuisine is there. You can see Chinese influence in noodles, sauces, tofu, and even Sofrize from Spain. Finally, among many amazing locally made and bred dishes, don’t forget to try out Balut, which we will let you experience on your own.
Indeed, there are tons of fresh fruit you can eat your heart all day, every day, and enjoy the seaside charm under the palm trees. But there is much more to enjoy, like the jerk chicken, red stripe beer, ackee, the national fruit, and more. Their stews are nothing as you have ever tried, made from ox or goat tails, which you can devour with their leafy green called the steamed callaloo. Wash it all down with their amazing spirits or hibiscus tea, which is bright pink and has a tinge of ginger.
We are back to the land of dreams coming true, with a Spanish-inspired town initially built by Spanish colonists in 1565. The coastal town has a lot to offer tourists in terms of architecture and weather, but what about cuisine? They have tons of that.
Southern touch with Peruvian food, seafood like octopus carpaccio, Andean-style lamb racks, or fried green tomatoes, there is enough taste for everyone. If you favor the sweeter side, you have the option to try out the Aviator ice cream scoop or the best Coconut Milkshake, the best in town.
Now, this is one of the most unexpected countries in terms of diversity. Imagine they have over 60 types of corn that you can cook in numerous styled dishes. If that’s not enough, there are over 3,000 varieties of potatoes native to Peru. Imagine the combinations that your taste buds can go wild over. Add quinoa and beans into the mix, and you will get one of the most diversified cuisines in the world.
Other than that, definitely try their Spanish rice with meat, favoring a bit of Chinese or Japanese touches, making a fantastic fusion of tastes. Moreover, Ceviche, a Spanish-inspired raw marinated fish with amazing spices cooked with lime juice, is a must-try.
Burma, also known as Myanmar, has been one of the hottest places to visit as it recently came out of long political isolation from the world. Most travelers are surprised that you may find Chinese dishes with Indian spices, but they can also be confused with Thai or Vietnamese food. That’s how assimilated or unique their food is, regardless of how you look at it.
The capital of Zhejiang province and an hour’s drive from Shanghai, not many people know it outside China, but the city is massive and beautiful. There are more Chinese visitors to Hangzhou than to Shanghai every summer, which tells much about the city. So, their cuisine is very diverse but milder than other spicy regions of China. So whenever you are next in China, definitely visit Hangzhou and enjoy their twist on many different Chinese and foreign dishes.
Now you know some fantastic foodie destinations where you will be pleasantly surprised no matter where you are from. Each city or country has its unique dishes that more popular ones often overshadow. You will never taste the amazing taste of a Chinese noodle restaurant if you have never been there. The same is true for any destination. Imagine the variety you will get in Peru, and you might not experience the same way anywhere else.
