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 EuropeThe benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
Japan
East AsiaExtraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.
Mexico
North AmericaMexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.
Thailand
Southeast AsiaThe complete package for warm-climate travel.
Lisbon, Portugal
Western EuropeThe best value city in Western Europe.
South Korea
East AsiaSeoul is one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
India
South AsiaOverwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
Turkey
Middle EastIstanbul alone is worth the trip. Add Cappadocia, the coast, and ancient ruins.
Vietnam
Southeast AsiaThe best food in Southeast Asia, remarkable scenery, a long coastline.
Greece
Southern EuropeAncient history, beach, and good food in perfect Mediterranean combination.
Taiwan
East AsiaBest street food in the world, dramatic gorges, deeply welcoming culture.
Australia
OceaniaVast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
Bali, Indonesia
Southeast AsiaWarm, affordable, endlessly deep — beach, wellness, and culture in one place.
Croatia
Eastern EuropeDubrovnik, the Adriatic coast, ancient cities. Compact and beautiful.
Georgia (Caucasus)
CaucasusExtraordinary food, wine, hospitality, mountains, and old cities — all cheap.
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Morocco
North AfricaMedinas, desert, mountains, and coast — sensory and varied.
Peru
South AmericaMachu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lima's food scene, and the Amazon.
Southern Portugal
Western EuropeAtlantic beaches, excellent food and wine, slow pace.
South Africa
Sub-Saharan AfricaCape Town is stunning. Safari, wine country, dramatic coast in one trip.
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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