When you travel, what aspects of the experience make you feel closer to the culture and environment in the local area that you’re trying to explore? Is it the scenery? The people you meet? The adventures and attractions they offer? While all of these might factor into how well you understand the unique culture of your destination, the food you eat will be of particular importance.
These days, there are countless travel bloggers, influencers, and enthusiasts that center on the aspect of food tourism. As a rapidly growing endeavor in the world of travel, food tourism is a special pursuit of certain activities that help bring a person closer to a culture by way of their food.
So what exactly is food tourism, why is it important, and who are food travelers? We’re dishing out all the details right here.