We all know that food speaks to the soul, and the one thing I love about travelling is trying out all the local food delicacies and through the food, learning more about the culture, to me, that experience is intrinsic to why I travel and I like to think many people feel the same.
Having grown up with two parents from not only different countries but different continents has always meant my home has had a variety of influences when it comes to what we eat and I bring that passion with me when I travel. So have you ever wondered what food tastes like on the other side of the world? The following contains golden nuggets on just how good it is. Enjoy!
Dining in Paradise
Dining in style is definitely not a myth in locations like Hotel Buffet Phuket, where we not only eat the finest food on earth, but also do so in exotic settings throughout the magical island. Restaurants in the location are incredible, and many hosts live cooking shows in fabulous cooking stations surrounded by fascinated onlookers, diners, and guests alike as they await their food being prepared for them in real time. Never a dull moment in fine dining buffets usually located in five-star establishments, which are normally the preference for those visiting the area.
Phuket is widely known for its international cuisine as well as its cultural dishes. The food there is a large reason why the hundreds of thousands that flock to the island annually are visiting. That, along with its sandy beaches, rows of bars, parks, and the amazing weather to be enjoyed, puts it at the top of the list of favoured travel destinations. Any readers with a passion for food and travel should really make the increasingly popular hot spot the next trip they take. They will not be disappointed in the slightest.
Tips on dining in Phuket
Don't be afraid of mixing things up, you can start the evening with a more formal meal in a hotel restaurant and then head out to Phuket Old Town for street food. Popular local dishes are Hokkien noodles, rotis and spicy fish soups.
Traditional utensils are a spoon and a fork, no knife (use the side of a spoon to cut food) and do not point your utensils at anyone as this is seen as impolite.
When it comes to tipping, in restaurants, 10% of the bill is appropriate and small tips at street food vendors is always appreciated so carrying small change on you is always a good idea.
Thailand is such a beautiful place to visit and explore and if you time your travel correctly, you can pick up some great deals, which means more money to spend on trying some of the local food. Harnessing the power of special offers can make a massive difference and being flexible enough to travel when discounts or saver codes apply allows us to do it at a fraction of the cost. I suggest researching the power of harnessing special offers for travelling and saving yourself more than a few pennies.
You can find out a lot more about Thailand and all the different regions there are to visit and explore on the official tourism website as well as local rules and regulations, which are important to know when travelling somewhere different to your home country.
