Top 5 Destinations for Food Lovers
Thinking of going solo? A major factor in mastering the art of solo travel is selecting the right destination. Whether you're looking to embark on an epic city break, relax in an all-inclusive resort, or explore the great outdoors in the sun, some places are more suitable for a solo travel experience than others. There are great travel destinations for solo travellers across every part of the world, so you can take an unforgettable solo trip at any time of the year.
Istanbul, Turkey
Whether you’re looking to treat your taste buds to traditional foods, fresh street food and fruit stalls, or tuck into a flavour you’re more familiar with.
Here are just some of the famous delicacies you must try in Istanbul:
- Lahmacun - A delicious and crispy flatbread
- Kofte - A flavorsome meatball dish
- Simit - Turkish style bagel dusted with Sesame, poppy, sunflower or flax seeds
- Manty - Renowned for being the national dish of Turkey, it is delicious dumplings stuffed with seasoned minced beef and served with garlic yoghurt and spices
Kuwait, State of Kuwait
When it comes to Kuwait’s cuisine, there's enough to pick from for any sort of palate. From popular rice and meat dishes to sweet delights. Here are just some of the famous delicacies you must try in Kuwait:
- Jireesh - Similar to porridge, it is typically comprised of wheat or lentils blended with meat. It's made using onions, tomatoes, and seasoning.
- Machboos - Machboos is recognised as Kuwait's national dish, including basmati rice flavoured with spices.
- Gaboot - A tender stew made out of Kuwaiti dumplings packed with onions and raisins and pieces of soft meat.
- Mandi Laham - succulent and juicy lamb or chicken with basmati rice and a spice combination.
Tbilisi, Georgia
From tasty pastry treats to hearty meat dishes. Here are just some of the famous delicacies you must try whilst you’re there:
- Khachapuri - Renowned for being the national dish of Georgia, is a delicious cheese flatbread most commonly served with butter and an egg yolk in the middle.
- Lobio - Most commonly made with kidney beans, onions, garlic, walnuts, coriander and cilantro, it is a thick and hearty soup guaranteed to satisfy any tastebuds!
- Pkhali - Salad made of eggplant, spinach, cabbage, beets and beans mixed with herbs, garlic and walnuts.
- Chakapuli - A stew is made from lamb with green plum sauce and tarragon that is cooked in the oven
Baku, Azerbaijan
When it comes to Baku’s cuisine, there's enough to pick from for any sort of taste. Here are just some of the favorite dishes you must try in Baku:
- Plov - Referred to as ‘pilaf’ or ‘plov, it is a rice dish made with lamb, beef, or chicken.
- Dolma - Dolma is a dish composed with rice, ground meat, fresh herbs, and a variety of spices.
- Dushbara - Dushbara is a traditional Azerbaijani meal consisting of meat-filled dumplings cooked in a lamb broth.
- Pakhlava - Paklava is made with flaky, buttery dough layers and a filling of cinnamon walnuts. It’s also drizzled with a delicious sweet clove syrup.
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
From succulent soup favorites to bread and vegetable dishes. Here are just some of the famous delicacies you must try whilst you’re there:
- Cevapi - Cevapi is the most popular fast food dish in Bosnia. It consists of grilled minced beef sausages served in pita bread with onions and kajmak.
- Burek - Burek is a a savory beef and potato filling rolled in sheets of light and buttery phyllo dough.
- Bosanski lonac - This simple dish is a traditional favorite in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a is a specialty cabbage stew rich with vegetables and chunks of tender meat.
- Ustipci - Deep-fried little balls of crispy fried dough with either a sweet, jam or honey filling or a savoury meat filling form a delectable delicacy.
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