Two Passionate Adventurers: Exploring the World’s Cultures with Wanderlust

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Foodster \ food-ster\ noun – The unholy fusion of a foodie and hipster. Welcome to City Foodsters, where you can find insights into fascinating places around the world from Jason and Grace. We're SF Bay Area natives who met in 2011 and began full-time travel in 2016. Since then, we've explored 158 UN countries, conquered 5 of the 7 Summits, and savored cuisine from countless eateries, spanning hole-in-the-walls to fine dining. Join us as we share our adventures!

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Embark on a journey to the heart of tranquility and tradition with our list of favorite Japanese traditional inns. These carefully selected accommodations promise more than just a place to stay; they offer a gateway to a world where the essence of Japanese hospitality merges with the serene beauty of the natural surroundings.

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View fullsize One of the most unique experiences in life so far was experiencing a Voodoo ritual in Benin, the birthplace of the religion that is followed by 60% of the population. Contrary to what is portrayed in the media as black magic or evil witchcraft, Voodo
View fullsize Feeling ‘Spirited Away’ vibes in Jiufen’s enchanting old street, glowing beneath the light of a thousand red lanterns
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View fullsize Every year when salmon make their annual run, Brooks Falls inside of Katmai National Park in Alaska is packed with grizzly bears. We were up close watching all the action as the bears enjoyed their summer feast. They eat up to 40 salmon per day, equi
View fullsize In the ancient city of Bagan, where countless temples and pagodas dot the landscape, a young boy monk sits cross-legged on the cool stone floor of a dimly lit temple. The flickering light from a single candle casts a warm glow on his face, illuminati
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View fullsize The Katse Dam in Lesotho is an engineering marvel. Nestled in the Maloti Mountains, it’s the second-largest double-curvature arch dam in Africa. The views are breathtaking and the sheer scale of the dam is awe-inspiring. But it’s not just
View fullsize Hiked to the top of Lion’s Head and witnessed one of the most amazing sunsets ever. Cape Town, you are absolutely breathtaking!
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View fullsize We made it! After years of dreaming, we finally reached the South Pole at the bottom of the world. Stepping out into the icy expanse, we got our passports stamped with the coolest (literally) stamp ever at the tiny visitor center, marking our arrival
View fullsize Registan Square is arguably the most impressive sight in Uzbekistan, located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. From three sides, the square is surrounded with the world’s oldest preserved madrassahs and is considered to be one
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View fullsize Chilling in the heart of winter at the Aqua Dome in Austria! 🏔️❄️ Wrapped in the warmth of thermal waters while snowflakes dance around - pure magic. The breathtaking views of the Alps are the cherry on top of this winter wonderland experience.
View fullsize In Chile lies one of the strangest and most unique places I’ve ever seen. There’s a sculpture of a giant hand (11 meters tall) that reaches for the stars in the middle of the Atacama desert, 75km away from the nearest town (Antofagasta) a
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View fullsize Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, built in 1816 in Mingun, is one of the most incredible sites I’ve ever seen. Picture this – a stunning white temple, shaped like a mythical mountain, surrounded by seven concentric terraces representing the seven mou
View fullsize Have you ever seen the world’s largest pile of bricks? I’m talking about the Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda in Myanmar and it’s incredible! A visit here is a journey back in time, exploring what could have been a wonder of the ancient wo
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View fullsize “Welcome to Syria my friend.” That was the most common phrase we heard in Damascus, the capital of Syria and one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, as early as 8,000 to 10,000 BC. The city’s rich history is ali