“By sticking to locally sourced food, minimising waste and even opting to sample some great plant-based dishes, you can enjoy your culinary experiences abroad in a way that’s kind to the environment.”
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Being a ‘food tourist’ is definitely one way to being part of the bigger Sustainable Food Tourism picture – as having steaks and fries flown into your tourist compound is not exactly healthy for the local economy or the local way of life. Instead, along with ideas such as green tourism and ‘regenerative tourism’, food tourism can be a way to not only enjoy an authentic experience of people and places, but to also contribute positively to the people and places visited.
And this applies to those of us looking for new people and places beyond the Sid Valley – as well as to visitors coming to these parts.
Following on from a recent piece, we are delighted to publish an introduction to a ‘full guide’, as put together by consultant Reece Abney:
‘The full guide to being a food tourist’
Travel offers us a wonderful opportunity to try lots of exciting new flavours of different cultures and cuisines across the globe. In fact, many holidaymakers head abroad with the sole intention of having new gastronomic experiences, and in recent years, this kind of food tourism has only become more popular.
So, with the food tourism market expected to reach around £3,358,320.53 million in 2024, why is this experience so sought after, and how can you also take a trip sure to delight your senses?
This guide to being a food tourist will tell you everything you need to know about taking your own foodie holiday in 2024. As well as introducing 10 of the best places to explore for food tourism (and the top 10 must-try dishes), the guide also talks about how you can indulge in tasty treats whilst keeping sustainability in mind. By sticking to locally sourced food, minimising waste and even opting to sample some great plant-based dishes, you can enjoy your culinary experiences abroad in a way that’s kind to the environment.
Need a little practical advice before setting off on your travels? The guide also provides a few top tips for planning a culinary-based holiday, including how you can best create a budget and an itinerary that works for you, as well as a few topics you’ll want to research to get the most out of your trip.
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