The Food Scene

Alcohol is as unique as the country it comes from. Whether you sip it, shoot it or mix it with a chaser, travel and liquor go hand in hand. A country’s intoxicant of choice can tell you a lot about its history. Furthermore, it’s also one of the easiest ways to …

For centuries beer has been one of the most popular drinks in the world.  According to sources, beer is the forth most consumed beverage behind coffee, tea and orange juice…excluding water of course. With beer’s worldwide consumption, and breweries big and small dotting the globe, where can the best brewery …

Americans love to order Chinese food. It really shows too, since there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC combined. However, most haven’t tasted real Chinese food. That’s right, the dishes you have come to know and love in your favorite local Chinese restaurant are …

Trying local dishes when traveling is part of the cultural experience. However, you rarely think that experimenting with new foods could be potentially dangerous, or even life threatening. Here are a few local, but deadly foods from around the world. Japan: Fugu (Pufferfish) Fugu is a Japanese delicacy served in …

When it comes to international food, African cuisine unfortunately receives the least attention stateside. While it’s true that African food does not have the bold flavors of Indian Curry, the sweet flakiness of a European pastry, or the robust warmth of Mediterranean shawarma, it still deserves attention and a taste. …

It almost goes without saying, that to experience culture, you need to experience it’s food. Exotic cuisine provides an opportunity to experience exotic flavors and local dishes. If you’re a vegetarian, there is no need to miss out on this cultural experience. Pick one of these vegetarian friendly countries, and don’t let …

Food is a huge cultural experience! By eating street food not only are you eating REAL local food, you are interacting with local people and even have the opportunity to watch the food being prepared. It’s a great way to completely immerse yourself and ‘get a taste’ of the culture. …