In recent months while travel restrictions have been in place and much of the world has been confined to their homes, many travelers turned to cooking and baking in a bid to find escapism and enjoyment. When it came to deciding what recipes to try out, there were some clear favorites – many of which ended up trending globally on various social media channels. The delicacies that have captured our attention (and our stomachs!) originate from all around the world, and Booking.com has hand-picked some of their finest homelands. Previous research conducted by Booking.com also revealed that 59%* of travelers have been motivated to visit a destination just to try new foods. Whether you are an aspiring foodie traveler or intrigued to discover the origins of the dishes you have been making in recent times; when the time is right to travel again, may the list below inspire your next adventure.
Banana Bread – Los Angeles, USA
Banana bread has long been a staple of many people’s recipe books, but recently many were looking to perfect it as it was one of the most googled recipes during isolation. The much-loved sweet treat has even been championed by A-list celebrities including the likes of Chrissy Teigen, who published her own delicious recipe that many have since tried, and celebrity Lucy Hale also humorously revealed her banana bread baking attempt while in quarantine. If seeing celebrity banana bread social posts have also left you lusting over their lavish lifestyle, then a visit to experience LA should be added to the wish list. Featuring music-themed attractions and beautiful beaches, this vibrant city also encompasses some of the world’s most iconic landmarks such as the ‘HOLLYWOOD’ sign, not forgetting the celebrity spotting with a trip to Beverly Hills. For the foodies, LA is packed with some of the nation’s finest selection of culinary delights, and travelers will find just about every type of cuisine, from Mexican restaurants and vegan restaurants to tempting cake shops to stock up on banana bread.