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Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.

Step back in time for Chinese specialties with a local twist at this food court in Trang.

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

Grab a slice of Catalonia’s famous flatbread in a space with ancient Roman roots.

Behind this unmarked facade lies the original bomba—a crunchy orb of fried mashed potatoes stuffed with minced meat.

A bizarre, tuberculosis sanatorium-themed café moonlighting as an underground art gallery.

Try maple leaf tempura at the trailside shop that brought it back from oblivion.

Diners have been slurping 'fool's noodles' at this shop for more than 70 years.

Since 1999, this bakery has been turning out the dreamiest tortes in the Slovenian capital.

Step past a rainbow of Oaxacan nightshades for a menu of regional moles worthy of weddings and funerals.

This bakery forgoes industrial wheat in favor of locally harvested grains.

This cha chaan teng’s pineapple buns are so sought-after that they sell 5,000 a day.

Stock up on superb sour cherry preserves made by hand in copper kettles.

Visit a century-old sweet shop serving gold-standard mango sticky rice.

While it might look like an ordinary chain, this is the shop that turned Thai iced tea into a global phenomenon.

A vending machine dedicated to a beloved seaweed.

Vibrant tribute to Taiwan’s tea culture, blending tradition and innovation to create an unforgettable experience.

The original shop where the iconic Belgian praline was invented.

A safe sanctuary for rescued shelter cats with an imaginative, glitter-infused experience

You can soak in private hot tubs infused with beer while pouring unlimited Czech beer from your own tap.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

Singapore's last surviving traditional village is hidden among giant skyscrapers and modern infrastructure.

The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.