21 Culinary Travel Experiences, According to T+L Travel Experts

"Whether you're sampling street food or indulging in an eight-course menu, the best way to learn about different cultures is often through their cuisine. Intrepid travelers these days, however, want more than standard cooking classes and wine tastings. They're craving newer, more engaging ways to learn about food and the people behind it. Our A-List travel advisors are always on the hunt for new flavors and food experiences."

""Chile's Indigenous food scene is flourishing. The Ruta de los Abastos initiative has turned rural communities into immersive culinary hubs, with sustainable activities like beekeeping and foraging cochayuyo (kelp) with female-led collectives. " - Emma Fritz, Extraordinary Journeys "Travelers are seeking lost flavors and traditions -such as artisanal ceviche in Peru, rare Sicilian honey perfected over generations, or Uruguayan wines crafted using old techniques." - Carly Patane Moss, Black Tomato"

Travelers increasingly seek immersive culinary experiences that connect them directly to local cultures, landscapes, and communities. Ancestral and indigenous cuisines are resurging, supported by initiatives that turn rural areas into culinary hubs and promote sustainable practices like beekeeping and kelp foraging with female-led collectives. Interest in lost flavors and heritage techniques has grown, including artisanal ceviche, rare Sicilian honey, and traditional wine-making methods. Regional food identities are gaining prominence, prompting celebration of specific foodways such as Basque cider houses and Galician seafood markets. Hands-on activities like visiting goat farms, forest foraging, and open-fire cooking offer intimate encounters with food production.

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