Sushi in Tokyo. Pasta in Italy. Spices in Marrakech. Sounds like the dream, does it not? Are you one of those people who gobble travel review shows like a fiend, do you take every opportunity to explore foreign food places in your home town? If this describes, then boy do we have a treat for you! What if we told you you could get a taste of all your favorite foreign foods and travel to the places of their origin? If that suggestion has got you at the edge of your seat, here is everything you need to know about international food tours and some special mentions you should definitely ensure are on your itinerary!
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The Allure of International Food Tours
Getting tacos in L.A or taking a little trip to Chinatown might satisfy your dumpling craving, but it is not the real deal. You see, what most expats tend to do is adapt to the palettes of their local community, or they have to change some stuff because they cannot find the ingredients for the exact dish. That means in most of these places one gets a sampling or hybrid version of the original dish. So going on something like a food tour allows you to taste the actual dish the way it’s supposed to be.
Oftentimes food is as much about the people, the culture, the land as it is the taste. That’s why enjoying a dish from whence it came is ideal! Also it does not hurt to do some traveling while you are at it!
Let’s look at some popular must-go-to destinations on a food tour shall we?
Italy: The Land of Pasta and Passion
Italy is a foodie’s heaven. You go to any little village in Italy and your nose is filled with scents of garlic, tomato, and your stomach a lovingly made meal. To make this experience even better you could even take on a pasta making class.
Spices and Flavors of Marrakech
Marrakech is a sensual delight. All the spices, vendors singing, and the flavors of a tagine are exactly what you signed up for. You take a food tour in this exotic city, and you will enjoy more than the colorful and sweet-scented ingredients. You can also shop the souks – bite on some Saffron, cumin, or cinnamon. Learn what these spices are for and even get to cook something with them.
French Delicacies in Paris
International food tours are not complete without a tour of Paris. The city of lights is also a city of bites. Pastry, cheese, wine. Shall we go on? Can you imagine waking up in the morning to fresh croissants at your local bakery, followed by walking in the narrow lanes of the city with all its cheese shops found at every corner and ending your day with a picnic in a tiny bistro with local wine? Now that’s what we call a food tour!
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Food Tour
When you are planning your international food tours, here are some of the things to keep in mind so that you have the experience of a lifetime:
- Check the Guide: It helps to know where you are going to go
- Review the Itinerary
- Read reviews
- Your Specific Requirements: Note and share your allergies and anything you wouldn’t eat. See if they can customize the tour for you.
Embrace The Cultural Connection
Food tours are definitely a bucket list item for every person. Not only do you get to get a literal taste of the land you are on, you get to see the people, the culture and the traditions that birthed the dishes you love, and also discover more things to love alonf=g the way!
