Go on a culinary travel adventure

FOOD tourism is a popular way for food and travel lovers to merge their two interests into an exciting adventure.

Do you want to know how you can make your next food travel trip worth remembering?

Consider these six tips.

Define your travel radius.

Decide how far you are willing to travel. Some people enjoy spending hours on the road, taking in their surroundings as they go.

Others begin to get restless after a couple of hours in a vehicle.

Schedule the journey.

Scheduling a culinary trip can be tricky. Delays can happen, some restaurants might be fully booked, and other unforeseen circumstances can disrupt the plan.

Therefore, plan as much as possible but remain open to spontaneity. Book accommodation, reserve in advance (where possible), calculate travel time, and factor in other activities when scheduling.

Plan what foods you want to try.

Once you have your destinations in mind, list the foods and flavours you want to explore.

When you arrive it is likely you will find a huge amount of flavours, dishes, and ingredients not on your list. Keep a diary of your trip with a list of things you want to explore.

Add to that a list of new flavours you will discover. This is a perfect way to keep your notes organised and ready to recreate your favourite dishes once you arrive home.

Get culinary travel tips from other passionate foodies.

Take advantage of the experiences of others. Join Facebook groups, or check review sites.

You can also post on social media and ask for recommendations or seek advice from local food lovers.

Review sites such as TripAdvisor can give you an idea of how other travellers enjoyed certain restaurants, food tours, or cooking classes. Use a critical lens when using these sites, as the reviewers’ tastes or experience may differ greatly from yours.

Focus on understanding the local culture.

A big part of your culinary travel experience involves interacting with foreign cultures and people.

Food trips create the opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together through shared interests and experiences.

Several destinations arrange trips to historical places, local markets, street food tours, and dining with locals, among others.

Prepare your food travellers kit with all necessary supplies.

When you are out eating street food or are away from the comforts of home, don’t get stuck unprepared.

If your stomach starts to grumble and it’s far from where you’ve booked for overnight accommodation, it’s best to have what you need to make the best of the situation.

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