<p class="ingestion featured-caption">My mom and I love attending food festivals during our travels.Anna Staropoli</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Every year, my mom and I plan a trip anchored by a different <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/the-best-food-festivals-around-the-world-2018-1">food festival</a>.</li><li>Food festivals reduce the pressure of planning and allow us to immerse ourselves in new places.</li></ul><p>Every year, my mom and I take a trip together. We've traveled across the country and to various continents, but there's one activity that serves as the glue to our trips — food festivals.</p><p>Although it may seem odd at first, as a frequent traveler, my favorite trend is <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2023/08/12/food-tourism-is-big-business-for-the-travel-industry/">culinary tourism</a> — the idea that people often like to explore new places through food-based experiences.</p><p>By attending food festivals around the world, we're able to experience the local culture in a unique way. As an added bonus, festivals also make our trips easier to plan and always turn into an unforgettable experience. </p><p>Here's why these festivals are the anchor of our annual girls' trips.</p>