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. We have many food guides to different cities around the world like Tokyo, Budapest, Seoul, and more.

Santorini Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants in Santorini, Greece

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / GREECE Last Updated: Mar 25, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tourism is the primary industry in Santorini. This picture-perfect island in the Aegean Sea receives an estimated two million visitors annually. With so many tourists enjoying its caldera views year after year, hundred of restaurants have sprung up across the island offering a wide variety of fare from seafood to Greek to Asian and Italian.

Bali Food Guide: 14 Must-Eat Restaurants in Ubud & Seminyak

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA Last Updated: Mar 25, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Whenever we visit a new city, we try to experience as much of the local cuisine as we can. We rarely go to restaurants that serve non-local food so if that means having to ignore a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok in spite of its great reviews, then so be it. But Bali is different.

Bandung Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Bandung, Indonesia

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / INDONESIA Last Updated: Mar 25, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Based on what I've read, Bandung doesn't have as strong a culinary identity. Most of their food is Sundanese in origin and they aren't known for any particular dishes. With that said, they have become famous for giving dishes that originated in other parts of the country a unique Bandung twist.

Oviedo Food Guide: 5 Must-Eat Restaurants in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN Last Updated: Jun 20, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Oviedo is the capital of the Asturias region, known for its medieval old town and interesting regional dishes like Fabada Asturiana, Cabrales, and Carbayones. Being near the Atlantic coast, the seafood is sensational as well.

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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN Last Updated: Jun 24, 2020 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-Try Restaurants

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SINGAPORE Last Updated: Sep 3, 2020 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.

Bangkok Food Guide: 12 Must-Eat Restaurants and Street Food Stalls

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND Last Updated: Sep 5, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Finding great food isn't difficult in Bangkok. But if you want to find the most delicious places to eat, then this food guide will lead you to twelve of the best restaurants, street food stalls, markets, and food tours in Bangkok.

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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND Last Updated: May 20, 2020 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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND 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.

Top 10 Best Places to Eat in Malta

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / MALTA Last Updated: Mar 15, 2020 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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / THAILAND Last Updated: Jun 16, 2020 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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / PHILIPPINES 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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / TAIWAN Last Updated: May 12, 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.

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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / TAIWAN Last Updated: May 12, 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.

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

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES Last Updated: Jun 20, 2020 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.

Poblacion Food Crawl in Makati, Philippines

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / PHILIPPINES Last Updated: Jan 3, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

The Poblacion area is trendy. It's becoming increasingly popular as a food and arts hub in Makati. Cultured but unpolished, hip but a little seedy, it reminds me of what Malate in Manila used to be.

Discovering Filipino Street Food: 17 Street Food Dishes to Try in the Philippines

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / PHILIPPINES Last Updated: Jul 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

If you're familiar with our blog, then you already know how much we love eating local food when we travel. A lot of that traveleating involves street food, which in many countries, has a reputation for being less than sanitary. The Philippines is one of those countries.

Japanese Food Guide: The Best Dishes to Eat in Japan

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN Last Updated: Sep 10, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

I adore Japanese food. It's my absolute favorite cuisine in the world and a big reason why I love visiting this country. We plan on exploring every prefecture and trying as many local specialties as we can. If you enjoy Japanese food as much as I do, then you need to read this guide.