Pretty much everybody looks forward to eating exciting, new local foods when they travel, but if you’re a foodie you live for it, planning out which street foods to try and restaurants to visit as your main attraction. Who needs museums, anyway? If that sounds like you, then here are some cities you absolutely have to visit.
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca is the birthplace of mezcal, but it’s also got a food culture that isn’t to be missed. It’s the best place to visit if you like to cross traditional cuisine with modern cooking, which is exactly what you can expect in Oaxaca.
Must-haves while you’re there: tlayudas, mole, memelas, and huitlacoche.
Bangkok, Thailand
The minute you land in Bangkok you’ll be hit by a wave of aromas so strong that your mouth will start watering. Street food culture is huge there, with the best food coming to you from street vendors and markets. Follow your nose on a stroll and eat whatever you come across. You won’t be sorry.
Must-haves while you’re there: gai tod, moo ping, sweet potato balls, and crispy pancake.
Bologna, Italy
With a name like Bologna, you already know that this city has plenty of food to offer, though it’s much better than your school lunch meat. So go ahead, eat your weight in pasta. Seriously, you won’t regret it.
Must-haves while you’re there: mortadella, tortellini, parmigiano reggiano, and balsamic di modena.
