Drinks
Rakija
The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.
Sweets
The first American doughnut chain used spuds.
Drinks
Romania's all-occasion plummy spirit.
Gastro
These old-school metal tea-glass holders are a fixture on Russian trains.
Fruits & Vegetables
This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
Sweets
In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
Sweets
Created during a cocoa shortage, the grain-based “chocolate” bar became an Estonian classic.
Drinks
The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”
Gastro
This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.
Gastro
A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.
Sweets
Sicilian nuns once hung these sugary "fruits" from tree branches.
Sweets
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Prepared Foods
Scotland's beloved traditional dish is deep-fried and served up fast-food style.
Drinks
Brewers freeze their beer to make this high-octane, sweet style.
Drinks
Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.
Prepared Foods
A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.
Drinks
The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
Sweets
In this Dutch holiday tradition, Sinterklaas leaves good children sweet pieces of the alphabet inside their shoes.
Sweets
A decadent dessert whose Italian name translates to “nipples of Venus.”
Sweets
Korean hodu kwaja is normally stuffed with red bean paste, but one bakery in Toronto slips in a delicious surprise.
Prepared Foods
This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.
Drinks
When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.
Sweets
After the birth of a child, Dutch families celebrate with a sweet and colorful treat.
Sweets
The decadent pastry almost outshines the Slovenian lake it's named for.