Food & Wine

FOOD & WINE
Escapes to Savor the Flavors of the World

Food & wine immerse you instantly in different cultures, and that is their beauty. Experience various culinary traditions, relish in different cuisines, and indulge in other cultures’ delicious spirits. These all ensure you are making lasting memories.

If you’re a food lover, culinary tourism just might be the perfect way for you to travel!

Culinary tourism (aka: gastronomic tourism, or food & wine tourism) focuses on a deep-dive into the destinations you visit. Explore family-owned restaurants, or wander local farms & farmers’ markets. Sample even more flavors the region is known for by visiting small wineries & vineyards, breweries, or distilleries. Break bread with locals, explore the less-trodden paths, and create lasting connections that transcend language or cultural barriers.

Not only do you savor the local flavors, you immerse yourself in the region’s culture and support small businesses. You expand your knowledge about the world while learning different traditions from the people leading the charge to keep them alive.

Empanadas being prepared and laid on a cooking tray to be baked.Take a pasta making class from a 90-year old ‘nonna’ in Florence, or attend a local pub crawl in Dublin, or even learn how to make sushi from an experienced Itamae (sushi chef) in Tokyo while enjoying delicious sake. Depending on the time of year and where you travel, local festivals and events can be an amazing way to help plan your trip. There so many ways to experience culinary tourism!

Everywhere in the world offers a discovery of endless flavors. Enjoy pizza and pasta in Italy, wine and meats in Argentina, or dim sum and baijiu in China. You can indulge your taste buds and explore the world through culinary tourism.

The Wanderlust Travel Curators believes in preserving culinary heritage and promoting sustainable tourism practices. Check out our blog posts for recommendations on hotels, restaurants, guided tours & experiences to help you get an in-depth itinerary suggestion for all of your travels!