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Will Travel For Food – How Far Will You Go For Food?


There is no better way to see the world than through food. In the words of Keith Bellows, editor at the National Geographic Traveler magazine “A meal is more than an intake of calories; it’s an exercise in cultural immersion. What people eat, when they eat, where and how they source the food, what gastronomic rituals they observe – all offer telling insights to a place and its people”. I couldn’t agree more. Food and travel transcends barriers, allowing us to become more aware of our surroundings, be it culturally or simple sights and sounds. By discovering a new dish in a distant part of the globe, we enhance the occasion and travel destination.  Food simply brings people together, and when mixed with travel, it takes everything to new heights.

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Continued… My Top 10 World Foodie Travel Experiences


As a continuation of my top 10 foodie travel experiences, here are the remaining 5. Please note that I’ve made some recommendations on my last post on what to eat if you decide to venture to these destinations! Please stay tuned for a detailed post on each location. In the meantime, what are some of your most memorable foodie places and how did you know what to eat? I had to dig through a lot of information before I knew what to eat, opting to dine local, as opposed to eating safe.

6) New York, New York winter of 2009 – Who can argue that New York City is the food capital of North America. As the foremost food epicenter, the food scene is dynamic and innovative. I had my first red velvet cupcake, dined at Momofuku, and had a slice of history at Lombardi’s Pizza, America’s first pizzeria. Did I mention the fashion frenzy and shopping? Fuck my life…. Shopping bags in hand and wallet empty, I felt like a tourist that was raped by the Big Apple.

What To Eat: red velvet cupcake, Momofuku restaurant, Lombardi’s pizzaria, New York cheesecake, smoked meat sandwich, etc…..

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My Top 10 World Foodie Travel Experiences


I’ve been fortunate to have a global experience starting at a very young age. Moving from Canada to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, I was enrolled into international school, a move that would forever change my life. I learned early on that change was good; I was introduced to students from around the world and adjusted to life as a foreigner exploring a new and exciting place. My passion for multiculturalism was ignited and my travel bug would forever be in motion, helping me to gain new perspectives on issues from Islam to communism. At the same time, I was able to eat some of the most exquisite foods, leaving a lasting impression on both my palate and my plate. Though as much as I long for that exotic meal tucked away in a dark alleyway, I look forward to exploring new destinations and learning about global food as it should be, no boundaries, no borders.

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So, as the first post to a new section at Food Trotter, Food & Travel, here are the first 5 of my top 10 foodie travel experiences, more or less in chronological order:

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