There are a plethora of holidays you can take, from backpacking to an adventure holiday. But, one of the most popular at the minute is a food holiday. ‘Okay, so what is a food holiday?’ Good question. A food holiday is where you take the time to travel the world and experience the vast cuisines that the world’s cultures have to offer. Does that sound good? Of course it does because there is nothing better than mixing good food with a spot of relaxation. If you are planning a food holiday, here’s how you plan the trip of a lifetime.
Pick A Cuisine
To start with, you need to choose a cuisine that you would love to try. Obviously, there are hundreds and thousands of cuisines to choose from, so it is a good idea to make a list. Once you have a list, you can then make sure you hit all of the areas that you need to so that you can experience certain foods. A typical list may range from Italian and French to seafood.
Visit The Relevant Countries
Although you can find good Chinese food outside of China, there is nothing like trying it straight from an indigenous eatery. It stands to reason that the best place to experience the cuisine you want is in that country. Why? It stands to reason because they will have the best methods and the most experienced chefs. So, take a look at your list. You should, in theory, visit as many as those countries as possible to get a taste of the local gastronomy.
Do Your Research
Even when you land in the relevant country, you still need to know where to go to find the best dishes. Just because you are in the country doesn’t mean you are going to experience the best food, especially if you don’t have a plan. By doing research beforehand, you can figure out what eateries are worth a try. Also, you can figure out what areas of the country need you need to stop off at on your travels. For example, the majority of Monterey restaurants in California have some of the best seafood in the world. But, if you didn’t research that before your trip, you might not be aware of the fact.
Take A Lot Of Money
Go on, treat yourself! After all, it is your holiday! To be honest, it Is pointless going on a food holiday if you cannot afford to pay for the food. So, before you jet off, you need to make sure you have enough money to last you for the duration of your trip. One tip that is worth noting is that more money is better than less. The last thing you want to do is have to restrain yourself because you don’t have the cash.
Don’t Hold Back
Depending on where you go, there will be places where the cuisine is questionable to say the least. Still, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t give it a try. Some of the best foods are the ones that you don’t expect to taste nice, which is why you need a positive attitude.
The more you hold back, the less you will experience.
