Discover Food Around The World
Welcome to the Travel Food Atlas blog, it’s great to have you here!
The Travel Food Atlas blog is an exploration of food in countries all around the world. From Africa to South America, with a stop off in Europe, discovering all about food, culture, cuisine, travel, recipes and delicacies.
We hope to showcase some of the weird and wonderful things they eat in different countries around the world and we hope it inspires you to follow us throughout the journey. Whether it’s from the depths of Asia, the beautiful Oceanic islands, or the diverse North America, the world is full of incredible cultural delights and we hope you enjoy experiencing it as much as we do.
Travelling around the world, tasting the delicious cuisines of local cultures, we hope you will follow along with us on Facebook or Twitter, it’s really great to have you along for the ride!
Sujuk is a delicious dry, spiced sausage consumed in countries throughout the Middle East. Whilst most commonly associated with Lebanon and Turkey, it is revered in Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Israel and Iraq too. Sujuk, also known as sucuk, soudjouk or sudzhuk, is most popularly eaten…
It’s thick. It’s red-golden. It’s delightfully sweet. And it might just kill you if you consume more than one teaspoon. We’re talking about mad honey – a psychedelic liquid that will have you tripping with just one spoonful. It’s hard to believe something as harmless…
French cuisine is known around the globe for its flavor and finesse. From wholesome desserts to delectable cheeses, wines, stews, soups, fresh fish….every region in France has its own specialty. Traditional french food consists of a simple combination of natural, rich flavors that come together…
Muktuk is a traditional Inuit delicacy that consists of whale meat cut into cubes. Yes, you read that right! This dish is certainly not for the faint of heart. It evokes a very polarized reaction from people. Muktuk is eaten by Inuits predominantly in Greenland,…
You’ve definitely heard of Haiti before. Maybe you’ve heard of the long coastline of beaches like Labadie, or the gorgeous historical fortress Citadelle Laferrière. Or maybe it was the devastating 2010 earthquake that brought Haiti to your attention. Either way, there’s one thing about Haiti…
If there’s one place that deserves to be called the Warm Heart Of Africa, it’s Malawi. Unlike the more westernized countries in Africa, Malawi is somewhat untouched by external culture; which makes for a very unique tourist destination. Wildlife reserves, tea plantations, beautiful scenery, and…..…
You might be dying go to Panama for the famous Panama Canal, or Bocas Del Toro, or the San Blas Islands. We’ll warn you beforehand, though. There’s one thing you absolutely won’t see coming. And it’s the exquisite Panamanian food! When it comes to food,…
Botswana might just be Africa’s most tourist-friendly country. Welcoming people, remote lodges, exceptional wildlife viewing and, most importantly, food that you’ll never experience elsewhere! Now, we won’t just sugarcoat things here. Botswanan food isn’t for the faint of heart! You’ll find here cuisine that’s made…
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. And that’s exactly what you’ll think after trying Palau’s famed delicacy – Fruit Bat Soup. This is truly one of the weirdest foods eaten around the world. Served in a large bowl of delicious soup…
Hāngī is a dish cooked in an earth oven by the Māori people of New Zealand, typically containing a variety of meats and vegetables. We were so lucky on our trip to be able to spend time with a group of Māori people who looked…
Anzac biscuits are one of those sweet treats that just defines Australia due to its rich history and continued adoration by the population. If you’re Australian and just want to find out the history of Anzac biscuits or you’re planning a big Aussie vacation, it’s…
Chilean food is as diverse as its coastline along the Pacific Ocean! Chile is interesting due to the length of the country meaning it is home to a range of different soil types, climates, and ecosystems which all contribute to a variety of incredible dishes,…
Moroccan cuisine is an incredible melting pot of spices, meats and influences from Arabic and Mediterranean countries. Walking through markets in any Moroccan city you will find a huge array of colorful spices, herbs, street food stalls and aromas that will make you fall in…
If you’ve ever come across any mention of the famed Chinese Delicacy Bird’s Nest Soup you’ve probably heard all kinds of good things about it. It’s good for infants, prevents you from falling sick, excellent for pregnant women, (is this the elixir to immortality?!)…..the list…
Hispanic cuisine undoubtedly boasts some of the most flavorful dishes in the world. And Hispanic soups are no exception! Traditional Hispanic soups contain a myriad of unique ingredients. Offal meats like beef tongue, oxtail, and tripe are often used in Hispanic meals and bring them…
Not many people think of Germany as a country with a rich foodie history, especially when compared to Italian or Asian cuisines for example. But you might be surprised to find there is definitely a distinctive foodie culture in Germany with some real delicious dishes…
Tourists and travellers head for the Philippines, not just for those amazing islands or smouldering volcanoes or those emerald rice fields. Well, they also come here to enjoy the exciting Filipino food made of wonderful flavors. (And no, we’re not talking about the infamous Tamilok…
I’m going to start this post by saying I LOVED Taiwan. The people, the culture and of course, the outstanding Taiwanese food! I recently travelled to Taiwan to discover the cuisine I had heard so much about. It’s such a small country but let me…