Maipo Valley is one of the most prestigious and traditional wine regions in Chile. Because of its proximity from the nation’s capital, Santiago wine tours are extremely popular. Maipo valley... Read more →
Pisco, Peru’s famous brandy, is made from distilled fermented grape juice in five protected winemaking regions. Most of the Pisco wineries are in the coastal valley regions south of the... Read more →
Taking food tours in Las Vegas is a great way to explore the city. Beyond gambling and the nearby national parks, Las Vegas has some of the best culinary offerings... Read more →
Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, offers a wide range of Portuguese dishes. From traditional dishes from all over the country to new wave Portuguese cuisine, you’ll find it all. One of the... Read more →
Mexico City, with more than 23 million people, is the largest city in North America. With that comes various neighborhoods with their own unique identity and food culture. One of... Read more →
Taking a Mexico City street food tour is an exciting way to immerse yourself into Mexico’s flavors and cultural nuances. On a street food tour with Urban Adventures Mexico City,... Read more →
Polanco, in Mexico City, is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Mexico. The main avenue, Avenida Presidente Masaryk, is the most expensive avenue in Latin America. This posh... Read more →
Roma Norte is one of the most trendy neighborhoods in Mexico City. It is known for its European and Bohemian feel, amazing restaurants, coffee shops, bars and parks. When we... Read more →
Gambas de Palamos, the jewel of the Mediterranean coast, are considered the best in the world. These Palamos prawns from Costa Brava, Spain are protected to ensure their sustainability. Fishing... Read more →
Catalan wines are an important part of Spain and Catalonia’s rich gastronomy heritage. After France and Italy, Spain is the is the third largest wine producer in the world. Rioja,... Read more →
Walking into Mas Alba is like walking into an old friend’s house. Warmly welcomed by Martí, the cheesemaker, Anna, his sister who manages the farm house and Llorenç the farm... Read more →
“How did Girona get it status as a food city?” This is a question we asked our Girona food tour guide while exploring traditional Catalan food in Costa Brava. While... Read more →
Sofia, Bulgaria’s laid-back capital, offers many things to do. The city is a surprising blend of modern buildings, Ottoman mosques and monuments built during the communist era. Right in the... Read more →
Taking food tours is one of the ways we discover the local and authentic cuisines of different countries we visit. A recent Chicago Chinatown food tour surprised us in many... Read more →
Bulgaria is one of the oldest wine making countries in the world. Historical evidence can be traced back to ancient Thracian tribes between 4000 and 6000 years ago. Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s... Read more →
Porto is a quaint old city built on the hillsides, overlooking the Douro river in northern Portugal. Its charming historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site worth visiting. One... Read more →
Sir Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister was said to be a huge fan of Bulgarian wine, specifically Melnik wine. Legend holds that Winston Churchill declared Melnik wines to be... Read more →
Did you know Bulgaria makes really good wines? The more time we spent in Melnik, one of Bulgaria’s famous wine regions, the more new wines we discovered and loved. Rupel... Read more →
Bulgaria is a well kept secret and its great wines are largely unsung. Melnik and Struma Valley wine region is a small and significant wine region in southwest Bulgaria. Villa... Read more →
The coastal and historic city of Porto is the perfect place to explore northern Portugal and in particular, Douro Valley, the home of Port wines. You can enjoy several day... Read more →
Porto, Portugal and Port wines are inextricably linked. Port, a fortified wine is made from wines grown in the Douro Valley in northern Portugal. While in Portugal, exploring the local... Read more →
Douro Valley, in northern Portugal, is the first demarcated and regulated wine region in the world. Douro Valley wines are some of the best wines in the world, but are... Read more →
Within an hour ride from Porto by train, visiting Braga is one of the most fascinating day trips from Porto to take. Braga is a surprising city in a number... Read more →
Have you ever been to a wonderland? If you visit Lisbon, don’t miss the chance to go to Sintra to experience the wonderland of Portugal. Sintra is a long time... Read more →
Da Nang in Central, Vietnam is the third largest city in the country after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, respectively. The cuisine in Central Vietnam has a lot to... Read more →
Bangkok is known for having some of the best food in the world. With non-stop action and food available at every street corner 24-hours of the day, knowing what and... Read more →
On our second trip to Chiang Mai in 2019, we continued our quest to explore the authentic regional cuisine of northern Thailand. On a recent Chiang Mai food tour, we... Read more →
When we first arrived in Bangkok on our quest for authentic food, exploring Bangkok Chinatown was high on our list. In addition to being one of the world’s largest and... Read more →
Ever since we stayed in Bangkok, first in 2016 and again in 2017, we always wanted to visit Ayutthaya, the ancient capital but never had the opportunity. Ayutthaya is located... Read more →
Imagine savoring a pecan pie martini, a pecan encrusted grouper, or a slice of White Russian pecan pie? These are some of the pecan specialties you’ll find in Florence, South... Read more →
Everything is Bigger in Texas. You’ll find big hair, boots, wide open spaces and most importantly: barbecue. Austin is home to some of the best barbecue in the country. From... Read more →
The Las Vegas Strip conjures up so many different reactions in people. What is it for you? For some, the reactions are negative. Gambling, decadence and downright debauchery. For others,... Read more →
What images do you visualize when you hear the word desert? Arid landscape? Sand dunes? Cloudless sky with scorching sun? Far from the images of luscious vineyards, juicy grapes and... Read more →
Looking to explore Las Vegas in a new way? Taking a food tour is a great way to discover what the city has to offer. We took a downtown Las... Read more →
Built on the hillsides of the Douro river, Porto is famous for its Port Wines, charming riverfront, and its UNESCO Heritage Historic Center. It is no wonder Portugal’s second largest... Read more →
Can you guess what Yellow Tail, Penfolds, Banrock Station, and Jacob’s Creek wines all have in common? They are all produced in Australia. Australia is renowned for its spectacular wine... Read more →
Exploring a destination through food is our mission at Authentic Food Quest. Our goal is to highlight the local and authentic dishes you should not miss on your travels. Lisbon... Read more →
Just 15 minutes away on a tram ride, west from downtown Lisbon is the Campo de Ourique neighborhood. This area is known to locals as a foodie neighborhood, where new... Read more →
Have you heard of Floribbean cuisine? Neither had we until we took a Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Palm Beach County. Floribbean, we learned, is a “portmanteau”, a combination... Read more →
Bangkok is a captivating city with world class street food, bustling markets and restaurants. If you want to taste it all and immerse yourself in a local neighborhood, there is... Read more →
The Bangkok food scene is renowned worldwide and it is easy to find street food at every corner. Why then would you want to take a food tour in Bangkok... Read more →
I was born and raised a few kilometers west of Paris and went to school a few blocks from where our tour was taking place in St Germain des Pres.... Read more →
Have you ever visited a goat farm in a winery? When we went to Cafayate, the second wine-producing region in Argentina, it was to discover its famous Torrontés wine. Little... Read more →
Our trip into Chile began with a 16-hour bus ride from Bariloche, Argentina to Talca, Chile. Talca is located in Maule Valley, one of Chile wine regions. We left at... Read more →
Tannat is the signature grape of Uruguay wines, and is to Uruguay what the Malbec is to Argentina. Given our quest to experience local authentic specialties from around the world, getting... Read more →
Our quest to understand the wines of Argentina brought us to the second major wine producing region in Argentina, famous for its white Torrontes wines. It took two bus trips... Read more →
Mendoza is well known for its wines and especially the world famous Malbec. But did you know it is also famous for its production of olive oil from the many... Read more →
When we arrived in Mendoza after a 14 hour bus ride from Buenos Aires, the first thing that struck us was the local rhythm and pace. We left the hustle... Read more →
Earlier this week, courtesy of Bsas4U Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, I had the opportunity to take a food tour with Parrilla Tour. This Buenos Aires food tour was focused... Read more →
