Travel quirks, part 2: gastronomic adventures

In the first part of the travel quirks series, I showcased some of the strange signs, billboards and writings I've come across in my travels. Today, I'll focus on food and drink.

It just so happens that I like eating almost as much as I like traveling. This works out well, because being abroad provides ample opportunity to try all sorts of new food. You really are what you eat, so trying the local cuisine is an important part of understanding the local culture. And photographing it all allows me to laugh about it later.

A small piece of naan at a restaurant in NYC
The Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary
White chocolate fountain at a LinkedIn Holiday Party
Wine tasting in Bacharach, Germany

Fresh picked raspberries from Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, MA
A plate of meat and potatoes in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Pretzel and beer in Munich, Germany
Wine by the fire in Sonoma County, CA

Whole, deep fried fish on the menu in Krakow, Poland

Apparently, people actually eat it

Mushroom soup in a breadbowl, with bacon at the De Young Museum in San Francisco
An entire museum dedicated to potatoes in Munich, Germany
Beer in Krakow, Poland

Molly made me a face-sized cookie in Stanford, CA
Beer by the liter in Munich, Germany

To be continued...

Even more quirkiness awaits you in Travel quirks, part 3: sculpture, animals, doppelgängers, art and more!