3 Travel Destinations That Are Unexpectedly Brilliant for Foodies
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It’s no secret that foodie holidays are no longer a niche interest – they’re well and truly a staple holiday type, with national newspapers devoting whole sections to foodie holidays within them. In fact, they’re so popular that it can be difficult to find a destination that surprises you – well, prepare for your tummy to be surprised in the best possible way! I’ve picked three surprising travel destinations that you can bank on being brilliant for foodies.
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Recommended reading: 5 THINGS TO TRY WHEN YOU VISIT LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME
LAS VEGAS, USA
Las Vegas, city of neon dreams and debauchery. Vegas is world-famous for its casino gambling, which is why it’s such a surprise that’s absolutely brilliant for foodies. Why? Because it has a splendid combination of classy and dirty food.
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There are some truly excellent places you can eat in Vegas:
● Dirt Dog: Look no further if you have a hankering for a dirty hot dog.
● Joël Robuchon Restaurant: Its 12-course tasting is to die for.
● Cut: Wolfgang Puck opened this restaurant, which says all you need to know.
While Las Vegas doesn’t quite have a staple dish, I think foodies simply enjoy everything here.
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PULA, CROATIA
I’ve visited Pula and I can tell you now that it’s not by accident that this Croatian hotspot is more associated with architecture than food – its ancient city is incredible. But pay a visit to Pula and the foodie inside you will find plenty to adore.
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Some of the top hangouts in Pula for foodies are:
● Farabuto: The favorite restaurant for many locals.
● Trattoria Vodnjanka: The best place to get a taste of the native cuisine.
● TiVoli: A gorgeous blend of Italian and Croatian culinary styles.
I may be biased, but when you’re in Pula you absolutely must try the Istrian stew – it’s a gorgeous mix of bacon, spare ribs, beans, sauerkraut or sour turnip, and potatoes that’s famous across the northern Adriatic region.
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YANGON, MYANMAR
Known more for political discord than its eating traditions, Yangon is the capital of Myanmar. This means it’s the capital a nation that shares borders with China, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos – it’s the blend of cuisines that comes from these varied borders that makes Yangon an unexpected treat for foodies.
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With such a diverse array of culinary influences, it’s no surprise to learn that there are some great places to eat in Yangon:
● Rangoon Tea House: The place to go for traditional food with a modern slant.
● Green Gallery: Delicious curries with a distinctly Thai influence to them.
● Rau Răm: Inventive takes on the Southeast Asian elements of Myanmar’s palate.
It’s really difficult to hone in on just one dish to aim for when you’re in Yangon – there’s just so much variety to choose from. Instead, I advise that you keep an eye out for any food that leans of Thai cooking influences.
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Las Vegas, Pula, and Yangon are three varied cities from three unique continents. Each destination is a brilliant treat for foodies and the fact you wouldn’t expect it from them makes the experience even better.
But these three great places are only a few of the travel destinations that are unexpectedly great for foodies – honorable mentions go to Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Lima (Peru), but even that doesn’t touch the sides of the great cities and countries to eat at.
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So try the destinations I’ve mentioned and then spin a globe and try the first new place you land on – chances are it’ll have some gorgeous food waiting for you to try!