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.

La Union Food Guide: Where to Eat in San Juan

FOOD GUIDES / 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 / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 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

FOOD GUIDES / TAIWAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 24, 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

FOOD GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Mar 15, 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

FOOD GUIDES / PHILIPPINES / WHEN WE WANDER 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

FOOD GUIDES / PHILIPPINES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Feb 2, 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.

The Ultimate Japanese Food Guide: What to Eat in Japan (and Where to Try Them)

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Feb 19, 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.

FOOD GUIDES

La Union Food Guide: Where to Eat in San Juan

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

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

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

Poblacion Food Crawl in Makati, Philippines

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

The Ultimate Japanese Food Guide: What to Eat in Japan (and Where to Try Them)

The Michelin Hong Kong Street Food Guide

Turkish Food Guide: 27 Delicious Things to Eat & Drink in Turkey (and Where to Try Them)

Croatian Food Guide: 12 Delicious Things to Eat and Drink in Croatia (and Where to Try Them)

Filipino Food Guide: 14 Delicious Things to Eat in the Philippines (from a local)