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BEST FOOD TO EAT IN RABAT Not only is couscous the national dish of Morocco – it also originated there! You’ll find this tasty grain throughout much of North Africa... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TOULOUSE More than a century ago, cachou was invented by pharmacist Léon Lajounie as a medicinal remedy for a host of ailments like smoker’s breath... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN LEGON Fufu is the national dish of Ghana and a staple throughout much of West and Central Africa. While it might not look Instagram-worthy, fufu... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN LONDON While the exact location of the first fish and chip shop remains unclear, the earliest known shops opened in England in the 1860s, courtesy... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TAIPEI Beef noodles ( niúròu miàn) are so popular in Taipei that the city holds an annual Beef Noodle Festival where chefs compete to earn... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN FLORENCE It's not autumn in Florence if you don't snack on schiacciata all'uva (Italian sweet bread with smashed grapes) during the city's annual grape harvest... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN BOTSWANA Africa is a meat-eating continent, and Botswana is no different. The country’s national meat dish has two names: “ seswaa” in the Central District... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN KYOTO Obanzai is a traditional style of Japanese cuisine featuring small plates that’s native to Kyoto. Think of obanzai as Kyoto’s take on Spanish tapas... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN SANTIAGO CHILE Empañadas are bound to become your round-the-clock, go-to chow in Santiago. That’s because every empañada – no matter what the filling - starts... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TOKYO Since the 17th century, soba (buckwheat) noodles have been a staple in the Japanese diet. These tasty noodles are as thick as spaghetti and... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN BEIJING Peking duck ( shāo yāzi) has been eaten in Beijing since the Imperial Era and is the city’s most famous dish to date. The... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN BERLIN One of Berlin’s most famous sweet treats took the world stage in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy declared, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” While... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN SHANGHAI While in Shanghai, do yourself a favor and enjoy one of the city’s most popular plates: xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). These delicate steamed buns typically... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN PRAGUE One of my fondest memories of Prague is a meal I had in the Old Town Square. In fact, I was so enthralled, I... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN AMSTERDAM You’ll be craving apple pie ( appeltaart) long after you’ve returned home from studying abroad in Amsterdam. That’s because it’s not your grandmother’s apple... keep reading