Are you a foodie? Are you a traveler? Are you both? If the latter describes you the best, you've come across the right article. Here are the top countries for foodie travelers — like you — to make an informed decision for your upcoming trip abroad.

Travel is one of the best ways to try new and delicious foods that you wouldn't have the chance to eat in your home country. There's a joy that arises when you eat sushi in Japan, tacos in Mexico, and pasta in Italy. There are various countries for your next food-fueled adventure, but I've compiled a top ten list for your reference.

Let's start with Phuket, Thailand. Phuket is an island in Thailand. It's known as a low-cost travel destination, loved by travelers around the world. Phuket is also known for its diverse food scene, which starts with street food. Phuket’s night markets are chock-full of delicious dishes, such as Pad Thai, chicken skewers, steamed dumplings, and fried crickets — just to name a few.

Lisbon, Portugal, has not only been a colorful capital but also a tourist hotspot for a long time. Lisbon's food scene puts Portuguese cuisine on the map, from a fresh Pastel de Nata — a Portuguese custard tart — to a savory Carne de Porco a Alentejana — a traditional pork, clams, potatoes, and spicy marinade dish from the south of Portugal.

For foreigners thinking about traveling to the United States for a taste of American cuisine, New Orleans, Louisiana, would hit the spot in both the foodie and party scenes. New Orleans' Creole influences have inspired various food items, such as gumbo — a New Orleans stew that’s the official state cuisine of Louisiana — and beignets — a deep-fried pastry of French origin made with choux, yeast, or rice batter.

Back to foreign countries, Barcelona, Spain, should be on a foodie traveler's bucket list if it hasn't already been at the top of the namesake list. No foodie traveler could miss Barcelona, whose Spanish tapas, which range from cured meats to potato croquettes to fresh seafood, are on top of the world. After snacking on Spanish tapas, a foodie traveler should continue to the main course of Paella, Fideua, Esqueixada, Botifarra, or Pan Con Tomate.

Indian cuisine has been a mainstay in both the United States and the United Kingdom. New Delhi, India, should be on a foodie traveler's radar, as New Delhi is a bustling capital with a superior street food scene. For example, Aloo Tikki, a mashed potato patty fried until golden and topped with several chutneys — usually coriander, mint, tamarind, and curd — and Parathas, flatbreads stuffed with spiced mashed potato, okra, tomatoes, or paneer, accompanied by a variety of chutneys, along with a bowl of cooling curd.

Italy is a popular travel destination. Florence, Italy, is a great city for a foodie traveler who's starving after a long day of exploring the city's long-winded alleyways and must-see art galleries. Aside from the typical Italian classics of pizza, pasta, and meat, Florence is known for its panini, a grilled sandwich with Italian bread. Paninis are often filled with deli meats and cheeses, but can accommodate vegetarians and vegans with fresh vegetables and plant-based meats. Contrary to popular belief, Italy is known for being vegetarian- and vegan-friendly in Italian cuisine, so there’s truly something for everyone near the Tyrrhenian Sea, a part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Many travelers stop by Cusco, Peru, to check out Machu Picchu and snap some photos of and with the 15th-century Inca citadel. However, a foodie traveler might want to spend a little more time in Cusco to sample the local Peruvian cuisine, which consists of a local and international flavor fusion and traces its influences from indigenous dishes and cooking techniques. Start with Chicharron, a meat and potatoes dish cooked in scrumptious spices, and go from there.

Greece is another popular travel destination for travelers. Santorini, Greece, is a tourist hotspot, but Crete, Greece, should be on a foodie traveler's radar. Crete is a small island, but it's frequently visited by travelers looking for quality sun, beaches, and mealtimes. Traditional Creten cuisine includes Apaki (cured pork), Ahinosalata (sea urchin), and Askordoulakous (wild mountain bulbs), just to name a few.

Italy is back in the conversation, but for the right reasons. Rome, Italy, is the second Italian city in this article. Any foodie traveler could try every restaurant in Rome and not make a dent. Although pizza and pasta are must-try dishes, a heaping plate of carbonara — a pasta dish made with fatty cured pork, hard cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper — would complete any foodie traveler’s restaurant checklist, as Rome is best known for its carbonara.

This article unintentionally started with Thailand and ended with Vietnam. Southeast Asia is best known for its year-round tropical climate, a plethora of historical landmarks, and a potpourri of rich diversity. There's something for everyone in Hanoi, Vietnam, including Hanoi's food scene. Fresh markets, street food vendors, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants would ensure a foodie traveler wouldn't leave hungry and order room service back at the hotel room. Pho, Banh Mi, Bun Cha, Cha Ca, and Egg Coffee are just a few of the must-try foods and beverages in Hanoi and Northern Vietnam.

At the end of the day, you'll make your own decision(s) for your upcoming trip(s), but hopefully this article has helped you brainstorm and plan a food-fueled adventure abroad. Whether or not your favorite countries were in this article shouldn't matter, as this article's main purpose is to help you gather ideas and learn new things. You live to eat, and you deserve to know what's great around the world.