Foodie gems to inspire your next trip

MOROCCO | Meknes wine

Dating back to the Phoenician and Roman eras, Meknes’ wine scene is one of Morocco’s hidden gems. Like many Moroccan dishes, you’ll find Meknes’ wines are fruity and rich in flavour, often being infused with spices such as fennel seed and vanilla.

PERU | Pachamanca

In the mountainous regions of Peru you’ll find a traditional method of cooking dating back to the Incan Empire. Pachamanca –meaning ‘earth oven’ – involves cooking a wide range of spiced meats, vegetables and roots in a pit formed with hot stones.

INDIA | Kerala Sadhya

A particular food destination favourite for vegetarians and vegans, approximately 40% of India’s population eats a vegetarian diet. Sadya - meaning ‘banquet’ - is a shining example of Kerala’s vegetarian expertise, comprising vegetable-based dishes served on a banana leaf.

JORDAN | Zarb dinner

Under a vast sky of stars, the Bedouin prepare a traditional Zarb dinner, cooking tender meat and vegetables under hot desert sand. After a couple of hours the ‘lid’ is lifted to reveal the mouth-watering meat, with sides of mezze and rice to accompany.

JAPAN | Green Tea

Home to the highest quality leaf tea in Japan, Uji has deservedly taken the title of Japan’s green-tea-growing capital. A combination of fantastic soil, a misty climate and sloping hills makes this city perfect for growing this nourishing leaf, which can also be milled into matcha.

ITALY | Mercato Centrale

As the second largest indoor market in Europe, Livorno’s 19th-century Neoclassical Central Market is home to hundreds of stalls. Sample cured meats, aromatic cheeses and invigorating coffee as you wander through this historic marketplace.