FOOD GUIDES

As you can probably tell by now, food plays a major role in our trips. Through careful research and planning, we find only the best local food experiences in every destination. We hate touristy restaurants so if you enjoy local food, then these guides will be helpful in planning your next food trip.

Logroño Pintxos Crawl: 8 Bars to Visit for Amazing Pintxos in Logroño, Spain

FOOD GUIDES / La Rioja / SPAIN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 29, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

As synonymous as pintxos have become with San Sebastian, we heard that one place makes them even better. According to locals and online reports, the best pintxos can be found not in San Sebastian, but about two hours south in La Rioja, in a city called Logroño.

Singapore Food Guide: 25 Must-Eat Restaurants in Singapore

FOOD GUIDES / SINGAPORE / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 3, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Singapore may be small, but it isn't lacking in great food. Inch for inch, it's one of the most delicious destinations we've been to so far. It's defined by a wide spectrum of food choices ranging from cheap but legendary hawker stall meals to trendy envelope-pushing dining concepts.

Osaka Food Guide: 18 Must-Eat Restaurants in Osaka, Japan

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / Osaka / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 12, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Osaka is often referred to as the "Nation's Kitchen" for one obvious reason – the food. It's one of the best places to eat in Japan. If you're visiting Osaka and looking for the best places to eat, then this list of 18 restaurants is definitely for you.

Bangkok Food Guide: 12 Must-Eat Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 12, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ren and I have been to Bangkok many times over the years and the one thing that keeps us coming back is the food. With all the things to love about Bangkok, the food is definitely the biggest draw for us. Go anywhere in Bangkok and you’re guaranteed to find good food.

The 7 Best Places to Try Thai Food in Krabi, Thailand

FOOD GUIDES / Krabi / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 5, 2019 Lavanya Rajaian

Krabi is most definitely a beach paradise, reeling in people from all over the globe for its mix of beauty and culture. Adventure sports, food and natural beauty; this small town offers a little taste of everything. Quite literally though, it offers much more than a taste of the vibrant local food culture.

Chiang Mai Food Guide: 11 Must-Eat Restaurants and Street Food Stalls in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

As always, we try to find the best restaurants when we travel and that's exactly what we sought to do when coming up with this Chiang Mai food guide. We consulted trusted food blogs and crowd review sites to find the best examples of local dishes in Chiang Mai. Things like the best khao soi, the best kai yang, and the best suki are all represented here.

Eating Your Way Through the Streets of Saigon

FOOD GUIDES / Southern Vietnam / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 5, 2019 Dustin Kemp

One of the biggest perks of living in Saigon is the local food. In this article are five amazing eateries around Saigon that many expats may not know about, as well as how to find them in the city’s bustling sea of motorbikes.

Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Malta

FOOD GUIDES / MALTA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 23, 2019 Ed Lansink

If you’re looking for an excellent place to spend your next gastronomical adventure, why not consider the beautiful island of Malta? This Mediterranean paradise continues to fascinate food lovers thanks to its wide variety of traditional and local cuisines.

10 Isan Thai Foods You Have to Try in Bangkok

Bangkok / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 5, 2019 Josh Shephard

Isan food originates from this eastern region of Thailand. The dishes are more similar to those from Laos than the other regions in Thailand such as Bangkok, the south or the north. There are less curries, more grilled meats, and spicy salads on the menu.

La Union Food Guide: Where to Eat in San Juan

FOOD GUIDES / La Union / PHILIPPINES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 12, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

San Juan is a sleepy town in La Union province that's become famous for two things – its surfing and its food. If you're looking to go surfing and food tripping in San Juan, then here are a few restaurants for you to visit.

Taichung Food Guide: 8 Must-Eat Restaurants & Night Markets in Taichung, Taiwan

FOOD GUIDES / Taichung / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Taichung is one of Taiwan's biggest cities. In fact, it's the second biggest by population, bigger than Taipei and second only to New Taipei City. As you'd expect from a city of over 2.7 million people, it has an overwhelming number of food choices.

Taipei Food Guide: 13 Must-Eat Restaurants & Night Markets in Taipei, Taiwan

FOOD GUIDES / Taipei / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 17, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Anyone who's been to Taipei can tell you what a food-obsessed city this is. There's so much good food to be had here that eating your way through a night market is every bit a must-do as climbing to the top of Taipei 101.

Jiufen Food Guide: 10 Things to Eat on Jiufen Old Street, Taiwan

FOOD GUIDES / New Taipei City / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

At the heart of this mining town is Jiufen Old Street, a twisty labyrinthine alley noted for its hanging red lanterns and array of shops selling souvenirs and street food. If you're looking to spend the day eating your way through Jiufen, then here are ten delicious snacks that you cannot miss.

12 Night Markets and Food Streets to Visit in Taiwan

FOOD GUIDES / Hualien / Kaohsiung / Nantou County / New Taipei City / Taichung / Tainan / Taipei / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 2, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

When I think of Taiwan, I can't help but think of night markets. They're synonymous with the country and an integral part of Taiwanese culture. Ren and I travel for food so we can't visit this island without going to at least one night market. And it doesn't matter if it's our first or fifteenth trip either. Our Taiwanese experience would never be complete without it.

Taiwanese Food Guide: 57 Things to Eat in Taiwan and Where to Try Them

FOOD GUIDES / Hualien / Kaohsiung / Nantou County / New Taipei City / Taichung / Tainan / Taipei / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

We spent a full two weeks eating our way through Taiwan and it's many night markets. We visited Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Tamsui, Jiufen, and Taipei. We tried as many dishes as we could and in the process reconfirmed what we had gotten a taste of almost four years ago – Taiwan is a magnetic country with a rich, vibrant, and storied food culture.

Korean Food Guide: 44 Things to Eat in Seoul, South Korea and Where to Try Them

FOOD GUIDES / SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 17, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

As delicious and universally appealing as Korean barbecue is, I've learned that there's so much more to the cuisine than just bulgogi and galbi. Things like ganjang gejang, jokbal, and naengmyeonaren't as well known outside of Korea but they are dishes well worth flying for.

Seoul Food Guide: 22 Must-Eat Restaurants in Seoul, South Korea

FOOD GUIDES / SOUTH KOREA / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jan 17, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

This list of 22 must-eat restaurants in Seoul includes some of the best places to try popular dishes like bibimbap, kalguksu, and Korean bbq. It also included four of the oldest restaurants in Seoul. If you're looking for solid restaurant recommendations, then these are 22 you should seriously consider.

Will Cook for Food – One Chef’s Tip for Eating AMAZING Food While Traveling

FOOD GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Nov 5, 2019 Jakob Polaco

Learn about the practice of “staging” where a cook can work (and eat) under chefs from around the world, for short unpaid apprenticeships, in exchange for experience.