There’s no denying it.
We love trying different wines, cocktails and food around the world – both when we travel and when we’re home! (See all our food and drinks posts.)
Some of our fondest travel memories are those involving delicious food – like the exquisite French fare we enjoyed dining in Grand Case, St. Martin, and sharing laughs around the dinner table on our family vacations in Los Cabos.
Nor can we forget exploring colorful markets (like the Tetouan Medina in Morocco) and sampling local dishes in foreign countries. (Turkish mezzes? Yum!)
Here’s where you can devour some very appetizing info on global food and wine.
(Scroll down for recipes too!)
Contents: Food and drink around the world
Easy recipes from food bloggers
Taste the world!
Dining in Bangkok
Dine in the dark in Bangkok: It’s an eye-opening experience!
Desserts from Croatia
From creamy cakes and peach cookies to warm plum dumplings and pudding made with rose hip liqueur, you won’t be able to resist these 33 delicious Croatian desserts!
Food in Mexico
One of the many interesting facts about Mexican food is that the cuisine goes way beyond tacos.
It can be very complex and creative. Think chiles en nogada – a delicious dish of meat-fruit-and-nut stuffed poblano peppers, bathed in a walnut cream sauce and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.
You must try these 17 delicious and interesting Mexican fruits – both when visiting Mexico and at home. (You can find many of these fruits in your local grocery store.)
Also check out our 15 Mexican margarita recipes – from the classic lime cocktail to a zesty cranberry ginger margarita (perfect for winter).
Indian cuisine
Get curry happy! Try these popular Indian food dishes. (You can order them for take-out or delivery.)
San Francisco eats
The city started the “eat local, eat fresh” movement in 2005. Drool over some of the most delectable San Francisco restaurants in our post on San Francisco highlights, where we got a good taste of the city.
Restaurants in Victoria (Canada)
You don’t have to dine out if you don’t want to cook. Many of the best restaurants in Victoria offer take-out and delivery – even some fine dining places.
Great eats in Mexico
See some of the best restaurants in Mexico!
Cabo San Lucas
Flora Farm dishes up yummy farm-to-table eats.
Mexico City
Delight in the old-world charm at Café Tacuba Restaurant.
Puerto Vallarta
Check out the best Puerto Vallarta restaurants for foodies.
Riviera Maya
Uh oh. At the Grand Velas Riviera Maya restaurants, you’ll be following the “9-step foodie un-diet.”
Global recipes
See these 7 easy recipes from our favorite food bloggers
Appetizer: Home-made hummus
Soup: Curried cauliflower and apple soup
Salad: The prettiest cherry tomato salad you’ll ever eat
Pasta: How to make cacio e pepe
Main Course: Moroccan lamb and fig tagine
Dessert: Gorgeous chocolate banana bread
Treat: Easy vegan coconut macaroons
Wine tasting
Wine tasting in California
On a Sonoma wine tasting vacay, we bicycled around vineyards and wineries, ate, drank and indulged in a grape spa treatment.
Wine tasting in Canada
Swirl. Sip. Swallow. You’ll love wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley!
Wine tasting in South Africa
Learn tons about South African wine. Have fun too wine tasting in Stellenbosch (near Cape Town).
The best wine clubs
With so many wine clubs and online wine subscription services, now is a great time to try one.
Wine clubs in Canada
Wine please! Check out the best wine clubs in Canada, from boutique to big.
5 of the best U.S. based wine clubs
WINC: Reasonably-priced wines, ideal wine subscription for most people (very popular)
Cellars Wine Club: Boutique wines, “no bad bottle” guarantee, cancel anytime
Martha Stewart Wine Club: International wines, budget-friendly
WSJ Wine Club: Good selection of international wines at great prices
Viticole: Organic wines from around the world (most from the U.S. and France), sommelier-led, exclusive offerings
Food, wine and recipe books
Check out these inspiring recipe and cook books on Amazon! (And just so you know, as an Amazon associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.)
Newest food and wine posts
10 Best Restaurants in Grand Case (St. Martin) for Food Lovers
If you’re wondering where to eat in St. Martin, get yourself to Grand Case! Many of the top restaurants in Grand Case are French, serving fois gras, garlicky escargot and the finest French food outside of France.
31 Best Restaurants in Puerto Vallarta: Gourmet to Cheap!
From food as art to delicious shrimp tacos, Puerto Vallarta is a culinary hotbed! We love these top Puerto Vallarta restaurants (in all price ranges).
33 Delicious Croatian Desserts (Cakes, Cookies + Other Sweets) You Must Try!
Drool over these 33 delicious Croatian desserts! From mouth-watering creamy Croatian cakes to traditional peach cookies, these are the best sweets to try in Croatia.
10 Best Restaurants in Naramata + Okanagan Winery Restaurants (Plus Naramata Guide)
Check out the best restaurants in Naramata plus other top Okanagan winery restaurants, all with outdoor patios! Also discover what to do and where to stay in the delightful winery hamlet of Naramata.
29 Yummy (and Funny) Facts About Mexican Food
Did you know Mexico is the birthplace of chocolate? Or that Mr. Nacho invented nachos? And, hey, there’s a National Taco Day! Check out these 29 fascinating facts about Mexican food.
Delicious Fruit in Hawaii? Bite into these 25 Tropical Fruits!
The most delicious fruit in Hawaii? See these 25 Hawaiian fruits! From mangos to Hawaiian pineapple to sweet-and-sour rambutans, you’ll love these fruits in Hawaii. Many you can buy at home in your grocery store too.
Our top travel tips and resources
Hotels: Booking.com is great for scoring a “wow” hotel – or at least a decent one. (We especially like their flexible cancellation policy!)
Vacation homes, condos and rentals: We prefer and use Vrbo (Vacation Rentals by Owner).
Tours: For the best local food, walking and other guided tours, plus skip-the-line tickets to attractions, check out Viator (a TripAdvisor company) and GetYourGuide.
Car rental: Renting a car is often one of the best ways to explore off the beaten path. Discover Cars searches car rental companies so you get the best rates.
Travel insurance: SafetyWing is designed for frequent travelers, long-term adventurers and digital nomads. It covers medical expenses, lost checked luggage, trip interruption and more.
Travel gear: See our travel shop to find the best luggage, accessories and other travel gear. (We suggest these comfy travel sandals for city walking, the beach and kicking about.)
Need more help planning your trip? Check out our travel tips and resources guide for airline booking tips, ways to save money, how to find great hotels and other crazy useful trip planning info.
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About the authors
Luxury travel journalists and SATW, NATJA and TMAC “Best Travel Blog” award winners, Janice and George Mucalov are the publishers of Sand In My Suitcase. Between them, they’ve traveled to all 7 continents. See About.
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