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Savor Estonia!
Four traditional foods to try Estonia’s fascination with sour cream is an open secret. A trip around the country reveals a more complex culinary heritage, however. Each region is known for a different dish that has been passed down for generations. Here are four foods to try as you travel around Estonia: 1. Lamprey Start your culinary road trip in Ida-Viru County , in the coastal resort town of Narva-Jõesuu. Every September, this town celebrates a primitive jawless fish: the lamprey. Despite …
Gastronomy in Wallonia
Traditional fare for the modern day Wallonia’s gastronomy is generous, authentic and deeply rooted in tradition, whether Michelin starred or cooked in a cozy barn. You will always enjoy flavorful fare, often inherited from rural traditions: Liège-style meatballs, Gaumais pâté , Chimay escavèche , Herve cheese, or Ardennes trout with local beers and wines accompanying each dish. The common factor? Passionate local chefs committed to bringing the very best products to table. Look out for the …
Exploring Serbia, bite by bite
Where every meal tells a story To discover Serbia at its heart, you must sit at the table, whether in a fine restaurant, a traditional tavern, or at a checkered tablecloth on a farm. Here, life is measured in bites, sips, and the stories behind them. Take a journey from north to south, through savory and sweet! Šnenokle and Vojvodina stews On the plains of Serbia, the cuisine is as rich and diverse as the cultural influences that shaped it. On a Vojvodina table, you’ll find aromatic …
Culture on a plate in Slovakia
Local flavors and respect for nature In Slovakia , food isn’t just about taste — it’s about people, places, and the stories that connect them. Across the country, family recipes and regional traditions are passed down through generations, shaping a cuisine rooted in authenticity and care. Local stories and foods combined transform into exceptional culinary travel experiences in Slovakia! Visit Modra : wine, nature, and craftsmanship In the Little Carpathians’ foothills, in a town with deep …
Go local for Croatia’s best food
Markets, taverns, and cooking traditions To experience the real Croatia , eat where the locals do. Croatian cuisine is a mosaic of Mediterranean freshness, Central European comfort and Croatian heartiness. The best way to find it is to follow the rhythm of local life rather than the tourist path. Where markets thrive, flavors come alive Almost every Croatian town has a farmers’ market , the beating heart of local food culture. Zagreb ’s Dolac Market buzzes with early morning shoppers buying …
Go local at the table in Czechia
Discover authentic local flavors Czechia is far more than cobbled streets, grand squares, and Gothic spires. To truly eat like a local means stepping into the rhythm of daily life, browsing bustling markets, chatting with producers, finding hidden corners, and joining wine festivals that celebrate centuries-old traditions. Farmers’ markets bursting with flavor Begin your journey at the country’s farmers’ markets , where seasonal , often organic produce is the star. In Prague , the lively …
Cyprus: eat what locals do!
Authentic flavors beyond the guidebook Eating in Cyprus is more than a simple act of nourishment ; it is a journey through history, culture, and community. For travelers eager to immerse themselves in the island’s way of life, dining like a local offers a true taste of its identity, shaped by Mediterranean abundance and centuries of tradition. From mountain villages to coastal towns, the Cypriot table reflects hospitality, generosity, and a love for fresh, seasonal ingredients . The heart of …
Ireland on a plate
Discover food, markets and traditions From busy markets to family kitchens and cookery schools, Ireland’s food scene is rooted in tradition and alive with flavor. The rhythm of daily life in full swing at Cork’s historic English Market . Established in 1788, its vaulted ceilings shelter stalls of farmhouse cheeses, warm bread, spiced beef, smoked salmon and handmade sweets. Stalls at Galway’s weekend market beside St Nicholas’ Church are brimming with vegetables, preserves, street food and …
Eating like a local in Switzerland
Where every meal tells a story Swiss cuisine is a mirror of the country’s landscape: diverse, regional, and rooted in tradition. From hearty mountain fare to artisan cheeses and seasonal markets, eating like a local in Switzerland means connecting deeply with the land and its people. Whether high in the Alps or lakeside in a medieval town, Switzerland offers a journey of authentic flavors and food stories passed down through generations. Markets Full of Life Begin your culinary adventure at …
Eat like a local in Poland
Discover the culinary soul of the country Traveling isn’t just visiting monuments and admiring scenery, it’s experiencing the culinary traditions that can tell you more about a country than any guidebook. Poland’s wonderfully rich cuisine blends the influences of its neighbors with local produce and centuries-old traditions. To truly understand Poland , visiting local markets, eating a meal in a family-run inn, or taking a cooking class can be an unforgettable gem on your journey. Flavors …