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Wandering Chef: Kelly Liken in Shanghai

Wandering Chef: Andrew Zimmerman in Tokyo

Wandering Chef: Jose Garces in Ecuador

In stalls crowded with the freshest seafood, sweetest chilies, and spiciest tacos, one writer eats his way to the heart of the metropolis.

Wandering Chef: Guillermo Pernot in Cuba

Wandering Chef: John Gorham in Barcelona and Madrid

Tranquilo in Tacuba, El Salvador

The best food in Singapore is often the cheapest! Try Wee Nam Kee’s incredible chicken rice or Ya Kun Kaya Toast’s coconut-infused breakfasts. For fine dining, nothing beats National Kitchen’s upscale Chinese-Malay fusion or Spago’s flashy cocktails.

Tomato fight, anyone?

Passionate Mexico City foodies are rediscovering and reviving Mexico’s rural culinary delights.

People mostly come to Laguna and Dana Point for the beaches but end up staying for a plethora of other activities, from hiking in the surrounding canyons to hopping between the renowned galleries and museums. Visitors can even spend time with injured seals at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, see a show at the historic Laguna Playhouse, or pick up souvenirs at Southern California’s first surf shop, meaning there’s something here for everyone.

Together, Laguna and Dana Point are home to an exciting food scene, with restaurants offering everything from Mexican and Asian favorites to vegan, Belgian, and California coastal cuisine. Make a reservation at a beachfront spot overlooking the ocean, or try your luck and just walk in somewhere. The worst that can happen is you’ll have to wait at the bar with a creative cocktail or glass of California wine.

Laguna and Dana Point are the stuff happy hour dreams are made of. With ocean views, inventive cocktails, and light bites of California coastal cuisine, the bars here are perfect for drinks after a long day in the sun. Wipe the sand from your feet and step inside to find everything from craft beers and local wines to refreshing cocktails—all within view of the sparkling Pacific.

Exploring the world, one boat at a time.

The founder and director of the School of Life shares her favorite spots in East London.