10 Best Places for Foodies to Travel in 2024
Trying out a new place through its food is magical. Passionate foodies believe that every dish is a story, the taste is the culture and history of the region. With food central to a travel experience, you can discover flavors and textures you never knew existed.
This is the year to pack your appetite and your passport and explore the world’s cuisine. These are just some of the best places for food lovers to add to their travel list from Asian street eats to Mediterranean feasts. Ready to taste the world? Let’s dig in!
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a playground for anyone who loves to eat. This city has taken fine dining to a whole new level, with more Michelin-star restaurants than anywhere else on earth. Tokyo isn’t all luxury, though: you can get life-changing meals at tiny ramen shops or sushi counters in the alleys. Whether its high-end omakase or a piping hot bowl of noodles, every bite is a discovery.
Bologna, Italy
Bologna is known as the food capital of Italy and is where you go to taste Italy’s soul. This city invites you to eat like a local, and the birthplace of tortellini, ragu, and mortadella. Visit the cobblestone streets, walk through the vibrant markets and grab a plate of pasta in a cozy trattoria or wander through the vibrant markets to sample cheeses, cured meats and freshly made bread. Bologna food takes pride in being simple, but rich at the same time, so it’s a dream for anyone who loves hearty, traditional dishes.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok’s streets are a food lover’s paradise. Spicy green curry, and grilled meats on skewers, you have a dizzying array of flavors in any corner. Street food here isn’t a quick bite; it’s a way of life. Sample a papaya salad from a food cart, or pad Thai at a crowded night market. Thai cuisine is bold, tangy, and sweet, and makes this city an exciting place for someone who wants to try something new.
San Sebastián, Spain
Every meal is a celebration in this coastal rustic and traditional city. With modern gastronomy, this is a coastal gem. San Sebastián is a taste trip for those who are not afraid to try something new and discover new food — from fresh seafood to innovative tasting menus.
New Orleans, USA
New Orleans, as you can tell, is a melting pot of cultures and the food scene is no different. Dishes integrating French, African, and Creole traditions are packed with flavor and history. The stories these dishes tell will have your taste buds begging for more. Enjoy some oysters, savor a bowl of gumbo, or bite into a powdered sugar beignet. When you’re done head out into the great atmosphere of jazz-filled streets, you have a food trip you’ve never experienced before.
Lima, Peru
In recent years, Lima has been leading the charge in Peru’s culinary scene, which has exploded. The city is a hot spot for the foodies, who crave something different and all know the city for its diversified and tasty cuisine. The star here is ceviche (freshly caught fish marinated in citrus and spiced with aji peppers), but don’t stop there, take a walk through Lima’s mix of indigenous, Asian, and European influences, from anticucho (grilled beef) to lomo saltado (stir-fried beef).
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul’s food game is an absolute feast for the senses with history and a great mix of cultures. Istanbul is packed with surprises from fragrant spices to hearty street-side kebabs to crispy delicious baklava coated in syrup. Head to the Grand Bazaar or find a small café to sit in and sip Turkish tea.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne’s food culture is all about diversity. Powered by coffee, food markets, and eclectic dining spots, this cosmopolitan city offers a myriad of flavors. Melbourne’s food landscape has been shaped by its multicultural population, so you can eat your way through Italian, Vietnamese, and everything in between without leaving the city limits.
Paris, France
There’s no list for foodies without Paris. It is also the city of unforgettable meals. Paris will make you swoon as you bite into a freshly baked croissant in a charming little café or enjoy a three-course meal in a fine dining establishment. Taste artisanal cheeses, sip some world-class wine, and eat flaky pastries. As you walk through cobbled streets you’ll be tempted with something more delicious at every turn.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City is vibrant and diverse and the food is just the same. This city doesn’t miss when it comes to street tacos filled with tender meat or high-end restaurants repackaging Mexican classics. Don’t miss the chance to order chilaquiles for breakfast, or tamales to go. Wash it all down with a refreshing glass of agua fresca or a shot of mezcal. No matter what type of food stand or chic eatery you’re dining at, Mexico City will provide you with a flavor-packed adventure.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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