Listly by Joanna James
The call of wanderlust needs to be answered for self-discovery and character-enrichment through the mosaic of vibrant cultures, architectural masterpieces, storybook heritages, and nature-kissed splendours of the world. Here are some bucket-list-worthy eats worth conquering jet lag for!
Whether you're a tourist, expatriate, digital nomad, or culinary travel blogger, there's nothing like appreciating diverse multi-cultural dishes to break down barriers and genuinely immerse into the unique groove of a whole new world. Vietnam is a kaleidoscopic fusion of experiences from graceful colonial structures and spice-scented street markets to lush Mekong Delta dreamscapes and retro-chic promenades shadowed by jewel-toned skyscrapers, and its potpourri of flavours keeps perfectly with this tradition. While you can't miss out on a bowl of steamy herb-rich pho and a plate heaped high with shrimp-stuffed salad spring rolls, the local Franco-Vietnamese baguette known as ban mih is sure to steal your heart, with its flaky pastry bursting on the inside with succulent marinated meat, sweet-salty sauce, and a colourful mishmash of fresh and pickled vegetables.
While there are many delicious stimuli for your senses to feast on in the stunning archipelago of Colombia, with its vibrantly vintage storybook streets, diamond-and-turquoise-toned waters, aromatic coffee plantations, and mind-boggling terrestrial beauty, its food culture is still a major attraction. From salty cheese-filled buñuelos slathered in chocolate sauce or sweetened milk arequipe to golden deep-fried empanadas lusciously stuffed with minced meat and potato and accompanied with hot chilli sauce, your palate with being initiated into a whole new flavour profile. However, if you could choose one snack to binge day in and day out in this charming nature-filled haven, crisp griddled arepas with farm cheese, fermented milk, and egg, sometimes sandwiched with meat or served as a dessert with sweet, condensed milk, is wonderfully addictive however you sample it.
There are many reasons to swoon over the heartthrob city-state of Singapore, with its cutting-edge glamour, quirky artistry, horticultural masterpieces, and enchanting heritage wonders in harmony with soaring state-of-the-art landmarks. Its visionary flavour combinations deserve just as much acclaim, whether it's the classic rice and curry staple of nasi lemak heaped with sambal or the best omelette you'll ever eat in the form of the well-seasoned, oyster-stuffed orh luak served with vinegary spiced dip. Singapore's proudest culinary achievement is not to be overlooked, however; its melt-in-the-mouth chilli crab stir-fried to salty-sweet bliss. Those looking for value-added accommodation offers for intimate glimpses into such atmospheric destinations may book properties by Discover ASR.
For plentiful jaw-dropping escapades and Instagram-worthy masterpieces, the hospitable desert-bound islands of the UAE cannot be compared, whether it's dune bashing, extreme water sports, luxury vehicle cavalcades, luxe retail realms, or enriching heritage enclaves. While its fragrant savoury dishes will stun you with their tantalisingly exotic piquancy, don't skip on the desserts, especially the thin, flaky pastry layers of knafeh, doused in sugary rose-scented syrup and lined decadently with salty cheese, fresh cream, pistachios, and almonds.
This Asian treasure trove of diverse adventures, from UNESCO-riddled heritage towns and jungle-clad water parks to ivory-and-aquamarine beach hideaways and panoramic hiking spots, will thrill every nerve and inspire every sentiment. However, nothing steals the show quite like the complex flavour infusions of its cuisine, and nothing can hit the spot like its speciality broth of Assam Laksa, richly imbued with herbs, fish stock, umami, and fermented shrimp paste.
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