Calling all foodies craving a culinary adventure! If you’re after fabulous flavors, sizzling spices, and intriguing dishes, pack your suitcase, because we’ve got three delectable destinations ready to tempt your palate.
- Spain
You might think France and Italy are the food capitals of Europe…until you’ve been to Spain! From paella and tapas to pintxos and sangria, Spanish cuisine is a true feast for the senses, with every region offering its own culinary treasures.
- Seville is the place to be for tapas – think patatas bravas, giant sizzling garlic prawns, and tasty jamón ibérico, all perfectly washed down with a glass of local wine.
- Valencia is the birthplace of paella, where you can tuck into a hearty bowl while enjoying sea views and sipping vermouth.
- Don’t miss San Sebastián in the north – a foodie paradise boasting more Michelin stars per square metre than almost anywhere else. Good food, good drink, good company, and sunshine…what more could you want?
- Mexico
You’re probably thinking fajitas and tacos, but there is more to mexican cruisine than that. Whether you’re at a family-ran taqueria or a lively street food market, you won’t be disappointed by Mexico’s vibrant and authentic cuisine.
- Head to Mexico City for delectable tlacoyos and tamales.
- Oaxaca is the home of mole – delicious smoky sauces with plenty of character.
- Yucatán on the coast offers exquisite citrusy cochinita pibil and refreshing ceviche – washed down nicely with a Margarita – and for dessert, few can resist freshly made churros dipped in chocolate or dulce de leche.
- Peru
If Peru was already on your bucket list, you’ll be pleased to know it’s also a fantastic destination for food-loving travellers, blending ancient cooking traditions with a fresh modern twist. Peru’s food is as diverse and unique as its landscapes making it not one to miss.
- Lima is without question its culinary capital, where you can sample zesty ceviche made with lime juice, chilli and fresh fish, as well as world-class fusion foods like Japanese-Peruvian.
- In the Amazon region, expect exotic fruits, succulent grilled meats and intriguing dishes like paiche fish.
- Up in the Andes and Cusco, you’ll find hearty meals like stir-fried beef and the Peruvian classic, aji de gallina, served with potatoes and vegetables or quinoa.
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