You see the sights, you swim in the sea, you buy the souvenirs, but at the end of the day, there is one thing that every vacation revolves around one thing: food. One of the best things about travelling is exploring the world of different cuisine in each country that you visit. So naturally it becomes an essential part of your holiday plans. In order to help you out, here are some of the very best international destinations for food.

Italy

Yummy Gelato

Don’t Miss: Finish of your meal with some Italian ice cream, or “gelato” as it is known to the locals.

France

As another country with the broadest of choices when it comes to food, French chefs are renowned worldwide. Rich in flavor and variety, French cuisine is always of the highest quality. Eating is an experience rather than a necessity in France, so you can expect to take your time for every meal.

Lots of Cheese

Don’t Miss: The French are famous for their cheese for a reason. Be ready to sample all of them!

Thailand

Tangy and interesting, Thai food will never disappoint a hungry traveler. Spice and rice are the two words that best
describe the core of every Thai meal. Sticky rice and jasmine rice are two uniquely Thai side dishes, often accompanied by vegetables or a curry of some sort.

Fresh Green Curry

Don’t Miss: There are some really great curries, but if you cannot try them all, at least make sure you try out a green curry.

Turkey

Not usually thought of as an essential culinary destination, Turkish cuisine is a treat that is not to be missed. Turkish food varies from region to region, so it is a good idea to travel around the country in order to get the full effect.

Dolma Delicious

Don’t Miss: Staples such as kebabs and dolma are essentials.

Japan

There is more to Japanese food than rice. Travel to Japan and you will enjoy a wide array of traditional dishes that are both interesting and delicious. The country, which celebrates seasonality, will adapt its cuisine to the produce available at the given time of year. Japanese tend to use meat sparingly, meaning there is more room for variety in their meals.

Colorful Sushi

Don’t Miss: Seafood is exceptionally good in Japan, and any trip would be remiss without at least some sushi.

Mexico

Most people associate Mexico with fast food taco chains and hefty burritos, but take a trip to Mexico and you will discover that there is so much more to it than that. Based around the staples of corn and beans, there is much you can do with the amount of flavor and spice that is common in Mexican food.

Tamale Bites

Don’t Miss: A Mexican tamale is a beautiful thing.

About the Author:  Rachel Hamilton is a freelance writer for RoomStays.com, an online hotel booking assistant that offers reservations on hotels from Las Vegas to Tokyo.