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Travel pushes us beyond our comfort zones, especially when sampling local specialties. Before diving into exotic eats, consider these eye-opening stories from Lonely Planets experienced staff—from deep-fried insects and fermented seafood to igloo dining and near-death cocktail mishaps. We gathered unforgettable encounters with the worlds weirdest foods, shared by our destination editors and travel specialists. Crispy Critters in Cambodia Throughout my travels, Ive spotted countless local deli

Bowl foods have evolved far beyond traditional soups and stews. From nutrient-packed Buddha bowls to creatively layered deconstructed burritos, these dishes dominate Instagram with their vibrant, innovative designs. Yet, this trend is no fleeting fad—its rooted in global comfort eating. At their core, bowl foods deliver pure comfort, whether its fresh poke on Hawaiis sunny shores, restorative pho in Vietnam, or hearty Welsh cawl warming you from within. This universal appeal fosters deep connect

It came over the tannoy that we would be landing soon. Excitedly I looked out of the window, hoping for a glimpse of our destination, but saw only a sea of clouds. As I felt the plane begin to descend, the crown jewel of Tenerife, El Teide, an active volcano towering at 3,718m at the heart of the island, broke through the veil below. Before the Spanish conquered the Canary Islands in the 1400s, native tribes on the neighbouring island of La Palma gave Tenerife its name, from teni, meaning mo