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... 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... 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,... 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.... 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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more →
Have you had Sai Oua? The northern Thai sausage also called Chiang Mai Sausage? These incredible spicy and fragrant sausages, hailing from the mountainous area of Chiang Mai, captivated... 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,... 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... 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... read more →
What gift should you give a food traveler in your life or perhaps yourself? If you find yourself short on ideas to find yet another gift for a food... 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... read more →
What images do you visualize when you hear the word desert? Arid landscape? Sand dunes? Cloudless skies with the scorching sun? Far from the images of luscious vineyards, juicy... read more →
If you are 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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more →
Our quest to discover the authentic dishes in Southeast Asia, took us to Pampanga, the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. One of the things we were really looking forward... 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... 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... read more →
Writing about the quest for authentic food and local specialities in Peru would not be complete without talking about Peruvian Pisco Sour. The Pisco Sour is considered the national... read more →
Did you know that Chile is the biggest producer of Cabernet Sauvignon behind France? Neither did we before visiting the Central Valley region of Chile, which includes the smaller... 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... 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,... 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... 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... 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... 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... read more →
Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to invite you to explore the local flavors on your travels. Follow our quest for authentic foods from around the world. 
