Some people eat to live, while the rest of us (who are happy) live to eat. Of course, everything in moderation, but while you’re traveling, food is one of the most important parts of the experience! Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, there’s no shortage of amazing meals to try. Not only do you get to engage with locals and feel their energy, but you also get to taste international flavors, spices and the freshness of local meals in their original state. From homemade pasta in Italy to fresh fruit in the Caribbean and ramen in Tokyo, here are 21 foods around the world that will make you drool. Is it dinner time yet?!

Bali, Indonesia

@matthewjsanchez lunch is served #Bali #Indonesia 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Apr 28, 2016 at 10:39am PDT

Cape Town, South Africa

Aside from South Africa being an amazingly beautiful and fun place to travel, the conversion rate to the US $ is pretty insane. Right now it’s R16 (rands) to $1 (US.) So for example, 40 minute taxi/uber rides across highways end up being roughly $20. Most sit down dinners we’ve had for two people, including drinks and dessert end up being like $25-30 in total. This is a photo of our most recent meal in Cape Town, an amazing spread at a Malaysian restaurant near Bo-Kaap called Biesmiellah. SO GOOD! $20. Our most inexpensive meal was the best fish and chips I’ve ever had in my life, fed both of us for $5. This was at Lucky Fish & Chips in the Muizenberg area. #SSxSouthAfrica #Capetown #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Feb 15, 2016 at 8:26am PST

 

Italy

@matthewjsanchez pistachio calzone #Venice #Italy 🔸#soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Feb 22, 2016 at 5:27pm PST

 

New Orleans, LA, USA

@dafoodwhisperer at Kingfish in #NewOrleans 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Mar 15, 2016 at 3:01pm PDT

Amsterdam, NE

When in Amsterdam, Dutch pancakes and Dutch waffles are a MUST. Also poffertjes. More on this later, but I’ma drop this photo right here… 🔸 #SSxAmsterdam #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Aug 31, 2015 at 11:35am PDT

Tobago

They said don’t go to Tobago without eating crab & dumpling so I said, ok. Don’t gotta tell me twice 😜 #authenticeating @gotrinbago #SSxTobago

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jan 18, 2016 at 10:29am PST

Trinidad

Hope your lunch was as good as mine! Bake n Shark, and I dressed it “relll nice” @gotrinbago #SSxTrinidad

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jan 16, 2016 at 11:55am PST

Italy

@iambrandon1 seafood lovers need #Italy 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Dec 20, 2015 at 8:36am PST

Philadelphia, PA

Late night cheesesteak run to Max’s up Broad Street n Erie. Bout to kill this with some white wine in my hotel room. Stay classy my friends 😂 #Philly @visitphilly #visitphilly #SSxPhilly

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Dec 5, 2015 at 9:31pm PST

Tokyo, Japan

Happy Thanksgiving from Tokyo! Save me a plate of that soul food for when I get back. Mmkay thanks! #SSxTokyo #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Nov 26, 2015 at 2:22am PST

Malaysia

@1nekaymufasa this grub in #Malaysia got me like ✈️👀 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Oct 19, 2015 at 2:53pm PDT

Bermuda

@hotelwhisperer is exploring #Bermuda and we’re jealous! #stretchyoursummer 🔸#soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Sep 29, 2015 at 8:15am PDT

Santorini, Greece

@just_go_monique food + view! Volcano Blue Seafood Restaurant #Santorini #Greece 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jun 8, 2015 at 6:28pm PDT

Brooklyn, NY

@know.earth weekend brunch in #Brooklyn feels just like this #Soco #NYC 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Apr 22, 2016 at 9:16am PDT

Grenada

No filter on my breakfast, or anything in Grenada for that matter! 🔸@discovergrenada #puregrenada #SSxGrenada

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Aug 5, 2015 at 8:15am PDT

Houston, TX

Sooo… This is tex-mex huh? I am getting all the way turned out on Mexican food down here in Houston at Pistolero’s. Now I see why all my TX & CA friends say they don’t even bother trying Mexican in NYC because laaaawddd….🔸 #soulfoodies #SSxHouston

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jun 19, 2015 at 5:50pm PDT

 

Barbados

When in Barbados! 😍 This lunch was on the Elegance Catamaran which also provides unlimited drinks, snorkeling with turtles and exotic fish. What a day! 🔸#soulfoodies #SSxBarbados #Cropover2015

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jul 31, 2015 at 2:01pm PDT

Spain

@passport2pretty’s Lobster paella in #Barcelona was better than your lunch 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Jun 29, 2015 at 12:55pm PDT

Washington D.C.

@floralgumbo cosigns Das Ethiopian restaurant in #DC 🔸 #soulfoodies

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on May 26, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT

Chicago, IL

When in #Chicago…. Deep dishing like a muv @ Giordanos. Nap time soon come 🍕🍴 🔸 #soulfoodies (more on snapchat: soulsociety101 ) #SSxChicago

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on May 23, 2015 at 12:38pm PDT

Jamaica

For breakfast today, Jamaica’s national dish. Ackee & salt fish (cod fish) with a side of fried dumpling & callaloo. 🔸 #soulfoodies #soultravel #SSxJamaica

A photo posted by Travel Black: SoulSociety101™ (@soulsociety) on Nov 23, 2014 at 6:06am PST

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