Mouthwatering travel destinations for foodies around the world - Ceviche, pad thai, pastel de nata... if your mouth is watering right now, then you're most definitely a foodie and this gallery is for you.
Traveling is always fun, but it's made exponentially better when the cuisine of the country you're heading to is to die for.
Click through these images to see the coolest destinations for food lovers around the world!

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Peru - Even though People magazine reported Peru was named 'World’s Leading Culinary Destination' by the World Travel Awards in 2017 (for the sixth year in a row), the worldwide hype around Peruvian food has just recently started.

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Peru - Tourists who head there to visit historical locations, such as Machu Picchu, are taken by surprise by how fresh and cheap the food is. What you should try: ceviche (all sorts of them), lomo saltado, and cuy - look it up if you're feeling brave enough. Wash it down with a glass of the national cocktail pisco sour.

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Thailand - According to CNN, Bangkok is one of Asia's best cities when it comes to street food, and the Thai capital's floating markets are some of the most popular in the continent. That's exactly where you'll find great examples of Thailand's diverse and flavorsome cuisine.

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Thailand - Get immersed in the scents of lemongrass, chili and garlic while you try to chose the best-looking dish. What you should try: crab omelette (Kai Kon Pu), pad thai, som tam salad.

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Greece - Greece's gastronomy is filled with delicious and healthy ingredients such as beautiful feta cheese, locally-grown olives and juicy tomatoes.

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Greece - But this coastal Mediterranean country also offers plenty of dishes consisting of fresh fish and seafood, as well as tender meats (lamb is a favorite in Greece). What you should try: Aegean seafood, souvo, koulouri for dessert.

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Japan - Japan can be slightly overwhelming for foodies; there are so many wonderful-looking dishes, it makes it hard to decide which to try. Visit one of Tokyo's izakaya—a gastropub-like space with lots of food and booze to chose from—for a taste of the country's eclectic cuisine.

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Japan - Sushi and ramen are the obvious choices, but the country boasts an immense variety of dishes, depending on where you go. What you should try: hot and cold soba noodles, grilled fish, kaiseki.

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Croatia - Croatian cuisine is essentially a mix of Balkan and Mediterranean influences, with a focus on great ingredients such as fresh seafood, olive oil and truffles.

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Croatia - As BBC Good Food puts it, peka is a traditional stew "cooked under a terracotta or iron lid over burning embers," which you can find all over the country. Taverns (konobas) are the ideal places to mingle with the locals and essentially drool over all the delicacies.
What you should try: fresh grilled fish along the Dalmatian coast, crni rizot (black risotto), fritule for dessert.

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India - It's not breaking news that Indian cuisine is one of the most popular around the world, but it's only when you visit the vast country that you realize how much the food changes from region to region.

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India - Jaipur has a strong chargrilling tradition and incredibly hot curry dishes, Delhi's Punjabi cuisine is big on tandoori and Lucknow offers a variety of saffron-infused Awadhi meals. What you should try: masala dosa, biryani, rajma... check Buzzfeed and The Culture Trip for more.

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Argentina - Argentina is known for producing some of the best beef in the world, as Forbes noted. All around the country you'll find great quality meat, with southern Patagonia offering incredible lamb dishes too.

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Argentina - Vegetarians need not worry! Cheese and veggie empanadas are one of Argentina's culinary staples, and the fact the country's culture is heavily influenced by the Italians means you'll be able to find great pizzerias pretty much everywhere. What you should try: asado (barbecue), choripán, alfajores for dessert followed by a glass of their beloved spirit, Fernet, with coca cola.

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Poland - Poland is a great country to visit in the winter and try all the delicious soups and stews, with the most popular being sauerkraut and stewed pork, according to Hello.

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Poland - Pierogi (Polish dumplings) have been made popular all around the globe, and most of the Eastern European country's cuisine is likewise calorie-dense and incredibly flavorful. What you should try: rosół (broth soup), gołąbki (cabbage roll) and bigos (hunter’s stew). Finish off with some Polish croissants cookies.

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Singapore - The gastronomy in Singapore feeds off a lot of other Asian nations, creating a mix of deliciousness that is hard to rival. Street food is also big there, and there are 'tze char' restaurants available in every corner, according to The Telegraph.

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Singapore - Often both Chinese and Malay flavors are combined in a bowl, and mouthwatering barbecuing scents linger in every turn. What you should try: laksa, hokkien mee, carrot cake (chai tow kway) - which you'll find contains zero carrots.

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Macedonia - People don't really consider Macedonia when picking a travel destination in Europe, but not only is this Balkan country beautiful, it also offers a variety of hearty, filling, great food.

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Macedonia - The local cuisine is heavily cheese, pastry and meat-based, with slow cooked stews and rich pastries being a staple in any household. What you should try: tavce gravce (bean stew), ajvar (relish), pastrmajlija (oval-shaped, deliciously-tasting pizza).

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Morocco - Moroccan cuisine is best defined as an explosion of flavors and colors that is hard to parallel. The national menu features comforting foods, from couscous with vegetables to herb-infused chicken stews.

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Morocco - The country's gastronomical relic is tagine, a slow-cooked dish that is traditionally prepared in a ceramic or clay pot. Pick a destination along the extensive coastline and treat yourself to some fresh sardines. What you should try: tagine (any kind), chicken bastilla, baked treats paired with a refreshing mint tea.

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Portugal - Now that Portugal is not a hidden gem in Europe anymore, tourists from all around the world flock there for several reasons, but one of them is definitely the incredible (and affordable) food and brilliant wine.

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Portugal - With the whole of the country's west coast facing the Atlantic, Portugal's main offer is by far the fresh fish and seafood, which you can find all year round. Head to the region of Alentejo to try some of the country's best wines and comforting chickpea, cabbage and pork stews. What you should try: deep sea cardinal prawn (cardineiros), bacalhau, cozido à Portuguesa. Lisbon's 'Pastéis de Belém' arguably sells the best pastel de nata (custard tart) in the country.

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The Caribbean - When you think of the Caribbean, you'll instantly think of jerk chicken, fish barbecues and the typical rice and beans dishes. But there is so much more to Caribbean cuisine, as each island has its own cultural influences.

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The Caribbean - No matter where you go, you'll find that what binds Caribbean gastronomy together is the notion of homemade comforting food, made with the freshest ingredients. What you should try: Jamaican classic pepper pot soup, conch chowder when in the Bahamas, Cuba's ropa vieja. Fresh coconut water everywhere!

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Wales - Wales's cuisine is based on one concept: simple yet satisfying. With its long history of farming and living off the land, Welsh food was seen as fuel rather than a pleasurable experience for a long time.

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Wales - The farmers markets in Wales may be some of the best in the UK, so the country's fresh ingredients really shine in the most traditional dishes.
What you should try: Welsh rarebit, cawl in the winter, traditional Welshcakes for dessert.

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