Best destinations for food

Trips you take partly because of what you'll eat there.

Food is a legitimate reason to travel. Some places have it; many don't. These are destinations where the eating alone justifies the trip.

21 destinations

Italy

Western Europe

The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.

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Japan

East Asia

Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.

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Mexico

North America

Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.

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Thailand

Southeast Asia

The complete package for warm-climate travel.

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Lisbon, Portugal

Western Europe

The best value city in Western Europe.

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South Korea

East Asia

Seoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.

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Argentina

South America

Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.

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India

South Asia

Overwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.

Off-season

Turkey

Middle East

Istanbul alone is worth the trip. Add Cappadocia, the coast, and ancient ruins.

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Vietnam

Southeast Asia

The best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.

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Greece

Southern Europe

Ancient history, beach, and good food in perfect Mediterranean combination.

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Taiwan

East Asia

Best street food in the world, dramatic gorges, deeply welcoming culture.

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Australia

Oceania

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

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Bali, Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Warm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.

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Croatia

Eastern Europe

Dubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.

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Georgia (Caucasus)

Caucasus

Extraordinary food, wine, hospitality, mountains, and old cities — all cheap.

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Colombia

South America

Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.

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Morocco

North Africa

Medinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.

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Peru

South America

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.

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Southern Portugal

Western Europe

Atlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.

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South Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Cape Town is stunning. Safari, wine country, dramatic coast in one trip.

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Frequently asked

Which country has the best food?

Italy sits at the top — The benchmark for food, history, and beauty.

Best cheap food destination?

Italy — extraordinary food on a small budget.

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