Where to Go for Good Food?

Where to go to eat well?

If for you, a country's gastronomy is decisive when planning your holidays, here is a list to keep close. From Italy to Peru via Morocco, we reveal the 5 must-visit destinations where eating well is a delight.

Thailand for its street food culture

In Thailand, street food is deeply rooted in tradition. So much so that its inhabitants almost exclusively eat outside. If you are fond of coriander and curry, this cuisine should please you. Among the iconic dishes are spicy green papaya salads, chicken and lemongrass soup, and sticky rice with mango. In Bangkok, don't miss Jay Fai, a small restaurant proudly boasting a Michelin star. Book as soon as you buy your plane tickets.

Want to explore Thailand? Here are some travel ideas available on our site:

• Thailand: the heart of the Siam kingdom
• South of Thailand: off the beaten path

Lebanon for its healthy and gourmet mezzes

Impossible to overlook the trend: Mediterranean cuisine is very popular worldwide right now. An excellent reason to fly to Lebanon, discovering a tasty gastronomy. Cheeses, fresh vegetables, and fruits appear at every meal in the form of mezzes. These gourmet assortments include hummus, moussaka, falafel, tabbouleh, labneh, and eggplant caviar. A true ode to sharing.

Want to explore Lebanon? Here are some travel ideas available on our site:

• Arts and Crafts of Lebanon
• Spiritual Lebanon

Peru for its little-known cuisine

In recent years, one dish has helped make Peruvian cuisine known. Ceviche, made from fish, corn, lemon, and aji pepper, has become the country's emblem. There are other delightful specialties such as shrimp soup or spicy chicken. The influences from various Asian, African, and Spanish migrations are often felt on the plate.

Want to explore Peru? Here are some travel ideas available on our site:

• Peru's Must-Sees in 14 Days
• Family Trip to Peru

Italy for its generous specialties

Relaxation, dolce vita, and good food: that's the program for your holidays in Italy. From the morning espresso to evening antipasti, your journey will be punctuated by tastings. Italian cuisine can boast of being generous, as evidenced by risotto, Milanese cutlets, pasta with ragout, burrata, and tiramisu. And since each region has its culinary specialties, it's best to plan a road trip across the country.

Want to explore Italy? Here are some travel ideas available on our site:

• Grand Tour and Aeolian Islands
• New Year in Cinque Terre and Portofino Peninsula

Morocco for its sweet-salty combinations

Spicy but not hot, Moroccan cuisine is very flavorful. On the plate, sweet-salty blends beautifully. Besides couscous, tagine is the country's emblematic dish. Also taste during your stay: beef keftas, pastillas, mechouia salad, mille-hole pancakes, and many other fragrant specialties.

Want to explore Morocco? Here are some travel ideas available on our site:

• The Grand Tour of Morocco
• 6-Day Morocco Tour from Marrakech

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