This blog post will be dedicated to gastronomy. You will get tips for consuming local while traveling! Read more about the benefits of eating local food.
Traveling depends on each profile. the type of destination, the places of accommodation… Some countries and certain types of accommodation are more conducive to cultural discovery than others. Indeed, whether you stay in an all-inclusive hotel or that you stay in a cottage or an apartment, your holidays will have very different characteristics. To discover the culture of the country you visit, you can’t miss the local food and dishes!
If you are traveling and want to taste local gastronomy, start by getting information on the internet, in books or blogs. There are many sources of information that will allow you to learn more about the culinary habits of residents of the country that you have chosen to discover. For instance in Lyon, you can check out my favorite foodie addresses!
When you are in a foreign country, don’t hesitate to take to the streets to eat. Between stand or restaurants, you will have something to choose from. Go where there are people, where the menu makes you want and discover the delicacies that the country has to offer.
To eat locally, you can also go shopping in the local markets or stores. Whether it is fresh fish or spices, caterer or supermarket, you will find something to make good meals with typical foods of your place of stay. You will enjoy shopping their way and cooking the delicious foods you buy.
Once there, it is easy to ask for advice. Do not be afraid, ask people around you! Know where to shop, in which restaurant to eat, which dishes to discover? The taxi drivers or even the hotel staff will be happy to share their gastronomic culture with you and proud to guide you so that you can feast.
Planning your vacation around specific festivals or events in certain cities or countries will allow you to discover more about its gastronomic culture: Christmas, Easter… During these major festivals, you will have the chance to taste the traditions of the local population.
Also look for festivals at destinations that will also often include local food and wine: a great article from my colleague Stephen describes it well.
If in the district in which you live you cannot find enough to discover the local gastronomy, you will always have the possibility to move away from it and find districts whose streets will be richer in restaurants and shops. Do no hesitate to get lost, you might be surprised to find some gems in hidden corners. All you have to do is take the bus, train or even a taxi and you will have the pleasure of feasting! Also that means sometimes do not hesitate to try some weird Food in France as for example described in this article!
As you walk the streets, you will also be able to rely on your senses between sight, or smell, it may help you find a place that offers flavors that suit you. By seeing if the restaurants are crowded you can also make some deductions! Trust your instincts and invest in gastronomic cultural discovery.
There are many guided tours that you can sign up while traveling. Some are prepared on themes. It will therefore be possible for you to know and learn the culinary specialties at the same time as the city. A rich and interesting double experience!
Going on vacation means for some to rest, for others to visit, and to do as much activity as possible whatever your profile, taking a cooking class might interest you. This will allow you to meet a local who will learn how to cook a typical dish! A great idea to deepen your discoveries! Here is some great example of itinerary around French Gastronomy and cooking class!
If you are curious and want to get to know as much as possible about the culture of the country in which you are staying, we have a new idea for you: eat at a local’s place. Note that there are several sites where travelers and locals are put in touch with a desire to cook good specialties for them. A great way to be integrated for an evening into the culture of the region.
As you can see, there are several benefits of eating local food. Plus, it is quite easy as well! If you are interested by learning more about France, do not hesitate to check our customizable circuits! We will be pleased to build you an unforgettable tailor-made trip for your next holidays.
