The epitome of life, food transcends culture, gender, age, and economic status. Food calls people into community – create friendships – bridges cultures and places – drives trade and create sustainable rural income in the face of rapid global urbanization. Read Special Features,News, Reviews and sample tasty Recipes from around the globe.
Food- A vital building block of life, communities and economies — GlobalEAT
Different strokes for different folks – this expression is befitting when it comes to people and their culture or lifestyle. Every culture has its uniqueness. From chefs to homemakers and street vendors, their cooking style speak of their heritages, influences and ties to their lands. Watch Videos. Explore Events worldwide.
A destination’s culinary style reveals its history, traditions and landscape. Travelling to experience and savour a destination’s cuisine is one of the most memorable activities on a trip. Discover Places in Africa, Americas,Asia,Europe or Oceania for your next gastronomic escapade.
The Türkiyish village of Şirince is about 12 km from the ancient city of Ephesus. This once Greek Orthodox village is renowned for its many varieties of fruit wines, olive oil and natural products. (Image: pixabay.com)
From charming Riviera to hilltop gem, these idyllic villages in four global regions are worth adding to your bucket list.
While most travellers flock to cities and towns, the best tourism villages offer travellers an opportunity to make more meaningful connections with the locals without breaking their budget.
Lerici is nestled on the Italian Riviera along the Ligurian coast in northern Italy. This stunning village rivals the popular Cinque Terre, and is less crowded and more affordable. The perfect getaway for sun seekers and active travellers. (Image: www.thhe.dk /Wikimedia)
Perks of a Village Vacation
Slow and relaxing pace of life
Affordable, especially when it comes to lodging, one of the biggest ticket items in a travel budget
Easy to connect with the friendly locals
Kids can play safely outdoor while enjoying the fresh air
Enjoy unobstructed views with minimal or no big structures blocking the vista
Support the local economy, keep the local stores, restaurants, and even farms in business
Peru is home to the largest indigenous population in South America. Each of the 51 indigenous communities have their own unique culture and traditions. Peruvians are friendly, proud and ready to share their cultures with visitors. (Image: pixabay.com)
2023 Best Tourism Villages
The experience and charm of a village vacation can’t be beat. These rural destinations are filled with friendly locals, quaint streets lined with mom-and-pop shops, medieval architecture, ancient vineyards to some of the most incredible views. And yes, delicious gourmet meals too.
Best Tourism Villages is an recognition awarded by UNWTO annually to outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets.
Fifty-three villages scattered across four global regions were recognized this year. For Africa, only Lephis Village in Ethiopia was awarded this year. Explore the 2023 Best Tourism Villages for quaint holiday inspiration.
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