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Cultural Bites: Memorable Foods That Brought My Travels to Life
Isn’t trying the local food the best part of traveling?
There are many reasons why traveling the world is one of my favorite things to do. The combination of good music, traditional dances, different languages, rich history, and authentic cuisine can add so much depth to the experience of exploring a new culture and I believe when we’re exposed to all of it, life becomes a lot more beautiful.
However, when I think of all the elements that bring so much life to a trip, personally, I believe that the local cuisine often stands out as a particularly memorable highlight. Discovering new flavors and tasting dishes in their birthplace offers travelers a unique and sensory connection to a place’s culture and traditions. I have to confess: I’ve visited specific destinations because I longed for that authentic taste that I knew I would only find in these places.
Eating international food at home or in restaurants run by locals from other countries gives us a glimpse into foreign cuisines, but it rarely compares to savoring the real thing at the source. There’s a huge difference between eating sushi in New Jersey and enjoying it in Japan, where the flavors and freshness reach a whole new level.
