Food and travel: for many travelers, you just can't have one without the other. Almost everyone who travels experiences the local culture through its food at some point during their trip, whether it's snacking on churros on the beach in Mexico, sampling weinerschnitzel in Vienna, or savoring a hot bowl of pho in Hanoi. But some of us take it a step further, and plan entire trips around enjoying the food and drink of the local culture.

Whether you're an "eat-as-you-go" traveler or a full-on culinary travel fanatic, here are some great suggestions for your next foodie adventure.

Eat Your Way Through Italy: 4 Stops on an Italian Foodie Tour
For some of us, eating great food is a major to-do item no matter where we travel (or, heck, even when we’re at home). But when one is talking about a visit to Italy, if the food isn’t one of the things you’re most excited about, you might be a little dead inside. Read more>

San Francisco: Foodie Paradise
If you're into food, The Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco is the place to get some of the best of the bay areas produce, artisanal local and specialty foodstuffs all in one place. Any foodie who wants to sample some of the finest artisanal treats from the N. California area owes it to themselves to make a pilgrimage here. Read more>

Gayot's Foodie Picks for St. Patrick's Day
Go green this March 17 with a trip to one of our favorite places to partake in St. Patty's Day festivities. Consult our St. Patrick's Day Top 10 lists to find the best restaurants, bars, and pubs where revelers can chow down on traditional Irish fare like corned beef hash, bangers and mash, and cabbage stew — and maybe have a pint or two! Read more>

Around the World in 20 Dishes
Paella in Spain, fish and chips in England, hamburgers in America, pizza in Italy... there are certain foods you inherently associate with a place. But there are so many lesser-known food wonders of the world to still be discovered. From tasty Cha Siu in Hong Kong and spicy Gulasch in Vienna to sweet appelgebak in Amsterdam, we're taking you around the world in 20 dishes. Read more>

Seattle: Foodie Highlights
Seattle is a city known for many things, and outstanding and innovative food is high on the list. Check out some of the best foodie picks in Seattle from Not For Tourists, and start planning your food-based itinerary around Seattle's best pies, curries, biscuits, cocktails and more. Read more>

With Memorial Day weekend already behind us, the rush is on to make the most of your summertime travels. Get a jump on the crowds by reading our picks for some of the best summertime getaways this year. Whether you're looking for a hopping beach scene, an invigorating hike, or a weekend city break, we've got lots of options for you.

Let's Go's Top Travel Destinations for the Summer
Let's Go has compiled a list of its Top Travel Destinations this summer. Whether you're on a tight budget, looking to splurge after a winter of Scrooge-like miserliness, or simply studying abroad for the summer, this top ten list has got you covered. Read more>

Valencia, Spain: The Perfect Summer City
Dreaming of a sunny weekend dash to Europe? This excerpt from Lonely Planet Magazine shines a light on the juiciest picks of Valencia, the Spanish city that checks all the summer city break boxes. Read more>

Have Car, Will Travel: Eight New Ideas For Summer Road Trips
We’re drawn to the idea of the unknown, the adventure, the spontaneity of just hopping in the car and driving. Besides that, it’s cheap. Of course you’ll take a road trip this summer, it goes without saying, but why not spice it up this year with some new twists on an old favorite? Read more>

Top 10 Summer Cities
From city beaches to summer arts festivals, make the most of urban life with Rough Guides' list of top ten summer cities around the globe. Read more>

The Best Summer Hikes Around The World
From spectacular Mount Massive, Colorado to storybook beautiful Cinque Terre, Italy, these are some of Tripwolf's users' favorite hikes around the world. Read more>

GoNomad's Guide to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
These Massachusetts islands are the jewels of the New England coast, with wonderful beaches, clean streets, friendly people and are both top notch travel experiences. They are the vacation choice of many of the rich and famous, but their charms are also easily available to the rest of us. Read more>

Food is a huge part of any travel experience, and sometimes it's even enough to build an entire trip around. We've tracked down some of the best culinary travel adventures and rounded them up for you here.

Whether it's exploring Spain in the (literal) footsteps of the famous Iberico pig, floating through parmeggiano-scented heaven in Italy, or sampling spicy treats in Mexico, there's something here for every food lover.

Culinary Travel: Delhi's Finest Trio
Bursting with vigor, flavors and smells, Delhi has in many ways imparted its character to its diverse and internationally-influenced cuisine. Unlike most small towns and cities in India, the major metropolis gyrates with a new-found energy injected by international cultures and ethnicities...Read more>

Italian Food Is Love
I know that the French are supposed to be the kings of cheese, but move over France, Italia has you beat. The plethora of divine cow and sheep creations would be enough to make any American mind begin to question why our animals can’t make this kind of magic... Read more>

A Culinary Tour of China: Eating & Drinking Delights
The “Eight Great Traditions” which represent the different styles of food across China are somewhat familiar to most of us – Cantonese and Sichuan dishes, noodles and dumplings. While these traditions are alive and well, today’s modern China is also a melting pot of exciting new fusion cuisines... Read more>

The Route of Spanish Iberico Ham
Encounter the Iberico pig in its natural habitat in Southwest Spain - in open ranges of oak filled groves where this unique race to the Iberian peninsula is fed solely, and naturally, on acorns in the field....Read more>

Bangkok: 48 Hours of Culinary Adventures
Arriving late evening, head to Suan Lum Night Market for your first taste of authentic Thai cuisine. All the outdoor restaurants serve similar dishes so make sure to order the pad thai... Read more>

Fine Dining in Oaxaca
Join intrepid traveler, Erika, as she travels to Oaxaca, Mexico to sample some of the finest local culinary delights for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between. Read more>

Autumn is fast approaching, and with cool breezes and changing leaves come some of the year's most enticing travel opportunities. The beauty of autumn travel is that there are so many possibilities right outside your door, or a short drive away, allowing endless options for a quick, cheap and spontaneous fall getaway.  Here we've brought you some inspiring ideas for fall festivals and autumn travel, both near and far. Enjoy!

Oktoberfest 2010 – Where to Find Your Tracht
The rallying cry that begins Oktoberfest rings loud and clear. You’re surrounded by throngs of men and women of all ages rowdy to celebrate the historical German event. Maybe your glass is full and your spirit brimming, but you’re still not going to fit in wearing jeans and a tee. Get your Dirndl on...Read more>

Top 5 Autumn Festivals
From Day of the Dead in Mexico to Diwali in India, autumn ushers in some of the most intense festivals around the globe.  There are beer festivals, wine festivals, food festivals, music and arts festivals and many others. So clear your schedule and check out some of the amazing festivals on this list. Read more>

Sardinia: Serene in Autumn
Check out this far-flung destination in fall, the off-season, and you may be pleasantly surprised by the slower pace, lack of tourists, and syunning scenery.  "As the plane approached the island, I was pleasantly surprised to look down and see the sun was beating down on a magnificent coastline lined in threads of turquoise and green..." Read more>

The First-Timer’s Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the U.S
If you always imagined the only excitement at a hot air balloon festival meant rousting the kids at the crack of dawn and an aching neck from staring skyward for hours, think again. Big balloon festivals offer everything from the traditional morning mass ascension to competitive balloon challenges to evening balloon “glows.  Read more>

Fall Festivals of Bhutan
There is no better time to visit Bhutan than during the Tsechu Festivals. The annual celebrations around Bhutan are marked by incredible colors and exhilarating festivity. The adventure begins before your plane even touches down... Read more>

Swiss Food and Wine Festivals
At Fribourg's bénichon, an elaborate thanksgiving meal, diners are treated to a special mustard concocted only for this particular feast. In the Ticino area, entire towns are given to celebrating chestnuts... Read more>

Mid-Autumn Festival, Kuala Lumpur
Lantern processions are organized throughout the city during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Public parks, city squares and market places are decorated with beautiful embellishments. Lights of various colors and hues are used to decorate the city... Read more>