4 Secrets To Finding The Best Food When You Travel
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Stop settling for McDonald's and find your new favorite place to eat.
Finding a place to eat when you’re traveling can be tricky if you don’t know a few secrets. It can be tough to trust online reviews, and depending on the various cravings of those you’re traveling with, there can be a lot of pressure to find a crowd-pleaser.
Sure, it’s easy to do a Google search for nearby restaurants or just eat at the hotel where you’re staying. It can also be reliable and comfortable to dine at a chain restaurant where you know the menu and quality of the food. “This is, of course, the last thing you want to do when exploring and trying new cultures and destinations — and the last thing I want to do as a food and beverage writer,” said Aly Walansky, a freelance food and travel journalist.
“I may love a chain restaurant on occasion when at home, but when traveling, I want to try new things and explore new flavors and cooking styles through the locals,” she added. Getting out to walk around and explore the place you’re visiting may lead you to delicious cuisine.
“Personally, I’m constantly reading and curious about new happenings within hospitality and, when I get to a new place, I love to get out and walk around to explore,” said Lauren Wilt, the USA CEO of Quintessentially, which offers concierge, strategic insight, event and marketing services. “New places are so much fun to try, and I also love timeless classics. When I decide where to eat when traveling, it’s through cross-referencing all this information to choose the perfect spot for the occasion and planning ahead as much as possible.”
To help you find new places to eat while traveling, three travel experts provided their best tips on how to discover new dishes and flavors in the city you’re visiting.
