A destination can be remembered through its flavours long after the photographs have been put away.

Food tells stories about geography, history, family and tradition. A market can reveal what grows locally. A family recipe can explain generations of influence. A simple meal can introduce you to a culture more naturally than a formal tour.

When planning a journey, consider making food part of the itinerary rather than an afterthought. Look for local markets, cooking experiences, traditional restaurants and neighbourhood cafés.

The most memorable meals are not always the most expensive. Often, they are the ones connected to a place and a moment: breakfast after a morning walk, lunch in a village, or dinner shared around a table.

Travel is about seeing the world, but it is also about experiencing it through all the senses.