Many articles have been dedicated to breakfasts around the world, and at this point, we’re all familiar with the great morning food offered in the US, England, and France. So we thought we’d highlight breakfasts you could have if you travel to two slightly less popular destinations.
Hagelslag (The Netherlands)
Many cultures have sweet food for breakfast but seeing a Dutch person eating bread with chocolate sprinkles may still be confusing. They may seem like sprinkles used for cake decorating but in the Netherlands, they are called Hagelslag (“hailstorm” in Dutch) and they are one of the nation’s favorite foods. For breakfast, have a fresh slice of bread with a thin layer of butter and sprinkle the hagelslag of choice: fruit, chocolate or, if you’re up for it, anise-flavored.
Arepas (Venezuela)
Despite the fact that not many people outside of South America have heard of it, the arepa is considered by many to be the best breakfast in the world. This Venezuelan treat is, in fact, a tough one to beat. The arepa is a cornflour bread pocket filled with cream cheese, avocado salad, or perhaps eggs and beans. You can make it as nutritious as you’d like, and it’s guaranteed to keep your belly full for hours.
