Traveling foodies know that one of the major highlights of visiting a new place is sampling the regional grub. You can learn a lot from eating like a local, and partaking in a famous food fest is the ideal way to do it.
Sites and culture aside, these 10 food festivals around the world are worth the plane ticket alone!
Words by Katie Lockhart and Sarah Schmalbruch for Insider
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