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In this week’s travel news: Why Nigerians say their Guinness is better than Ireland’s Guinness, a Texas woman who moved to France in the 1970s, fell in love with France every minute, and timeout reveals the best foodie destinations for 2025.
Delicious destination
The golden rule of travel should be “leave space in your suitcase – but it should be your belly.”
Enjoying it in local cuisine is a glorious reward, after a few hours of sightseeing in the new place.
To help with your next culinary adventure, the publication Huge Timeout has just released a list of its best cities.
New Orleans ranks among the top global surveys of more than 18,500 people thanks to its culinary fusion of French, Spanish, Vietnam and African influences. These are all manifested in snacks like gums, jambalaya and Beignets.
Second place is Bangkok, Thailand, whose glorious food scene covers a wide range of markets ranging from Michelin-star premium dining such as the acclaimed restaurant Gaggan Anand to a $3 street food star.
In third place in Medellín, Colombia, Une Out’s readers affordability and cheap coffee gave Time Out readers. In Cape Town, South Africa, locals prefer diverse foods in coastal cities, especially seafood.
Locals say that Madrid’s booming food industry (No. 5) is both “diversified” and “experimental”, and in recent years, Mexico City (No. 6) has become the best destination for international foodies.
Rice and smoked Suaian fuel natives in the vibrant Nigerian city of Lagos (7th place). In Shanghai, China, No. 8, the history of food has been perfected for thousands of years in today’s adventure cooking scene.
France is Premium cuisine Therefore, it is appropriate for the French capital to rank 9th.
The rankings were filled out in 10th place by Jakarta. CNN readers once voted Rendang as the most delicious food in the world, but this is just one of many lipstick dishes that Indonesia offers.
These are the remaining cities in the top 20: Marrakech, Morocco (No. 11). Lima, Peru (No. 12). Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (No. 13). Mumbai, India (No. 14). Abu Dhabi, UAE (No. 15). Cairo (No. 16). Porto, Portugal (No. 17). Montreal (No. 18). Naples, Italy (No. 19). San Jose, Costa Rica (No. 20).
Draw a green town
No Irish cities are in the top 20 in Time Out, but the country’s food and drink site still has a lot to offer. On Monday before St. Patrick’s Day, when the world turns green, you should try 26 Irish foods, from spice bags to Barmbrack.
Ireland’s most famous export is of course Guinness, but creamy stout has been so popular lately that British bars have been hit by the supply crisis.
Several countries outside Ireland brew their own Guinness, the first to be established was the Lagos Brewery in 1963. That’s what makes Nigeria’s super strong, hairy super furry version a unique local hero.
For drinks, Irish love is far more than a stout beer, it’s just a delicious cup of tea. Barry is often regarded as a cuppa of choice, but Lyons and Punjana are acceptable.
What is not negotiable is that it must use a kettle, never–the heaven succumbs to a microwave. Our partners at CNN highlighted the CNN-owned guide to product reviews and suggestions that are in line with the guide to the best electric kettles of 2025.
la vie en rose
A few years ago, Janice Deerwester, Texas, decided she wanted more of a life. So in the 1970s she moved to France to enjoy a new life outside of Paris. “I live here every day,” she told CNN.
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