Created by published guidebook authors and culinary travelers Amber & Eric Hoffman, Food & Drink Destinations provides first-hand food guides, regional drink itineraries, and authentic recipes from over 70 countries—drawing on years of living across Spain, Ireland, and Southeast Asia. Discover where to eat, what to drink, and how to bring world flavors into your kitchen.
FOOD & DRINK DESTINATIONS
Helping You Travel For Food And Drink, And Eat Better At Home
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OUR LATEST POSTS
Thai Spices & Herbs Guide: 12 Essential Seasonings for Cooking Authentic Thai Food
After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]
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Aug
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What Is Mortadella? Mortadella Bologna IGP Guide, History & Pairings
What is Mortadella and Italian Bologna: How it is made, its difference from American baloney; [...]
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Aug
Aug
Thai Breakfast Guide: 12 Must-Try Traditional Dishes & Morning Street Foods
When living in Thailand, we created this list of the must-eat Thai breakfast dishes you [...]
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Aug
Aug
How To Eat Well When Traveling - OUR LATEST Food Guides
With well over 70 countries visited we’ve eaten a lot of food to bring you this blog about food and travel. Our food travel guides focus on what to eat and where to eat when traveling.
What Is Mortadella? Mortadella Bologna IGP Guide, History & Pairings
What is Mortadella and Italian Bologna: How it is made, its difference from American baloney; [...]
19
Aug
Aug
Thai Breakfast Guide: 12 Must-Try Traditional Dishes & Morning Street Foods
When living in Thailand, we created this list of the must-eat Thai breakfast dishes you [...]
19
Aug
Aug
22 Traditional Italian Snacks To Eat In Italy: Authentic Finger Foods & Street Eats
Who loves snacks? The Italians certainly do. Our post details some of the most popular [...]
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Aug
Aug
How To Drink Well When Traveling - our latest DRINK Guides
Thai Drinks Guide: 14 Must-Try Teas, Local Beers, Spirits & Street Ordering Tips
After almost 2 years living in Thailand, we've come up with a list of the [...]
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Italian Drinks Guide: 20+ Traditional Beverages, Cocktails, Spritzes & Digestifs
Italian Drinks Guide: Our guide to what to drink in Italy, including Italian cocktails, Italian [...]
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Aug
Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10 Iconic Drinks to Try in Scotland
Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10+ must-try drinks in Scotland, including whisky, beer, gin, and soft [...]
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Aug
How To Travel Better - our latest Travel And Packing Guides
This food and travel blog does more than provide tasty food travel tips. We want to ensure you have the best travel tips, including what to pack, where to go, and what luggage to choose for your destination.
What Is Italy Famous For? 15 Iconic Foods, Drinks & Historic Landmarks
What is Italy famous for? Here is our list of what food and drink travelers [...]
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What the Data Says About How Travelers Really Use AI in 2026 — and Where It Falls Short
Earlier this year, we did something we’d been quietly skeptical about for a long time: [...]
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We Let AI Plan an Entire Trip to France. Here’s What It Got Right — and Wrong
For more than a decade, we made our living writing about where to eat and [...]
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Thailand Travel Guide
From vibrant Bangkok night markets and northern culinary traditions in Chiang Mai to elevated island dining in Koh Samui, discover our first-hand guides on what to eat, drink, and experience across Thailand.
Thai Spices & Herbs Guide: 12 Essential Seasonings for Cooking Authentic Thai Food
After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]
19
Aug
Aug
Thai Breakfast Guide: 12 Must-Try Traditional Dishes & Morning Street Foods
When living in Thailand, we created this list of the must-eat Thai breakfast dishes you [...]
19
Aug
Aug
14 Must-Try Thai Snacks: Savory Street Bites, Skewers & Sweet Treats
Thailand’s street food may be some of the best in the world. Still, sometimes you [...]
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Aug
Aug
Italy Travel Guide
Built on over two decades of travel and culinary research across Italy, our guides highlight authentic local flavors and protected traditions. Discover where to find the best regional specialties, historic cellars, and culinary experiences.
What Is Mortadella? Mortadella Bologna IGP Guide, History & Pairings
What is Mortadella and Italian Bologna: How it is made, its difference from American baloney; [...]
19
Aug
Aug
What Is Italy Famous For? 15 Iconic Foods, Drinks & Historic Landmarks
What is Italy famous for? Here is our list of what food and drink travelers [...]
19
Aug
Aug
22 Traditional Italian Snacks To Eat In Italy: Authentic Finger Foods & Street Eats
Who loves snacks? The Italians certainly do. Our post details some of the most popular [...]
19
Aug
Aug
our latest Recipes To Cook At Home
We started this travel food blog to help travelers find the best food destinations, but we can’t travel all the time. So, we curated a list of some of our tastiest authentic recipes from our favorite food destinations.
Thai Spices & Herbs Guide: 12 Essential Seasonings for Cooking Authentic Thai Food
After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]
19
Aug
Aug
19 Of The Best Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes
Here’s our ultimate list of the best Spanish tapas recipes we learned living in Spain [...]
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15 Of The Best Spanish Dessert Recipes
The best Spanish dessert recipes that you can make at home | Crema Catalana, arroz [...]
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