Food is one of the main attractions for tourists while traveling. It is said that if one wants to know the culture and diversity of a place then there is no better way than food. Food helps to know about the people of a particular place.  Different parts of the world have different diversities, cultures, ethics, rituals but the love for food remains universal among them all. Discovering new ingredients, textures, flavors, recipes, and dishes and trying them out is one of the best parts when traveling and it also makes an individual aware of the customs and heritage of that particular place.

Features of trying local food

1. Every food lover when traveling should try out new cuisines and attend food festivals to get a local touch of the place and to know the people of that particular place better. An individual should always look for small food businesses, local markets, and street food to know about the place more intimately and to gain experiences.

2. Signing up for local food can be intriguing for food lovers as they also get to know about the eating habits of the people when traveling one must always try to sit and eat with local people of that place at least once as it creates a sense of belongingness. Not just local food but one should also not miss out on local fruits and vegetables.

3. Local Food Tours let an individual taste different food that they might have never tasted before and it also expands the knowledge of recipes that one has. Same dishes are cooked in a variety of ways in different locations with different spices and herbs which results in them tasting different at different locations.

4. The use of indigenous spices and ingredients makes the food unique and one of a kind. Eating traditional food of a place rather than eating from the same fast-food chains everywhere also helps in keeping the tradition alive and profiting the local people. Along with eating local food one should also buy local art.

5. Local food tours provide you with the privilege of eating fresh, tasty, healthy, and seasonal food. They also provide an opportunity to explore out of an individual’s comfort zone and challenges to take risks. There might be a certain food that a person doesn’t like in a certain place but likes in another place because of the difference in the recipe.

Local food tours also lead to less food wastage and contribute to the environment in several ways since the distribution chain of local foods is shorter. The local food takes less time in transportation hence the nutrients are also intact. Eating local foods also boosts the local economy and is good for the soil.

Overall it can be said that trying out local food and going for a local food tour is a win-win deal. Food and travel are a great combination to gain new perspectives, appreciation, and outlook towards life.