Country Guides

Visa tips, cost of living, neighborhoods, food, and local know-how from around the world.

Lisbon Food Guide: Bacalhau, Pastéis & Wine

Lisbon's food culture revolves around simple, excellent ingredients - fresh seafood, aged cheeses, and pastries perfected over cen

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Lima has emerged as South America's undisputed culinary capital, with three restaurants on the World's 50 Best list and a street-f

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Hanoi's food scene revolves around tiny plastic stools, steaming bowls of pho, and a street-food culture that has remained largely

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Tokyo has more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, yet some of its finest meals come from tiny counter-only shops in

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Barcelona's food scene blends Catalan culinary traditions with Mediterranean fresh ingredients and avant-garde creativity.

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Istanbul's food culture bridges Asia and Europe, blending Ottoman palace cuisine with street-food traditions that have evolved ove

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Bangkok's street food scene is legendary - a UNESCO-recognized culinary tradition where some of the best meals cost less than $2.

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Marrakech's food scene is an aromatic feast - slow-cooked tagines, freshly baked bread, and mint tea form the foundation of Morocc

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Seoul's food scene is intense, generous, and deeply social - meals are meant to be shared, accompanied by soju, and followed by mo

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Mexico City's food scene is one of the world's most exciting, blending pre-Hispanic ingredients with modern culinary innovation.

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