The gifts below will appeal to any indie traveler, no matter where they're going this year, how much gear they already have, and how they like to travel.
Many people consider Malaysia as one of the world's most eclectic food paradises. Marco Ferrarese, long term foreign resident in the country, gives you 10 tips to get straight to the counter and order your roti canai biasa – and much more - confidently in second
Totally different to Indian fare, Sri Lankan food is unique, delicious and shockingly underrated. Travel blogger and self-confessed foodie Natalie Lyall-Grant explores this little-known cuisine and shows you how to explore Sri Lanka's customs and culture using your tastebuds.
You’ve not tried Thai food in its best and most unadulterated form until you’ve been to Thailand. Chris Wotton recommends the best local spots to try five unmissable dishes in the bustling capital of Bangkok.
Teaser: Tex-Mex is most people’s introduction to Mexican flavors, but the food is quite different to traditional Mexican fare. After eating her way through Mexico, Jo Fitzsimons explains why you shouldn’t order fajitas and margaritas in Mexico, and what you should try instead.
After deciding to move to Russia, one of the first questions friends and family would ask career ex-pat Jonathon Engels was "What are you going to eat?", and now, nine months into his contract, he's put together a collection of great Russian treats that all visitors should try.
Thailand has a well-deserved reputation as backpacker paradise, but for those who are jaded by tourist hordes, there is far more to see in this country; anthropologist Stephen Le explains how.
The gifts below will appeal to any indie traveler, no matter where they're going this year, how much gear they already have, and how they like to travel. 
Kristen Kuchar shares some of her favorite regional specialties from around America. 
You're going to want breakfast on that round the world trip, so Esha Samajpati gets you acquainted with eleven traditional ones from around the world. 
Many people consider Malaysia as one of the world's most eclectic food paradises. Marco Ferrarese, long term foreign resident in the country, gives you 10 tips to get straight to the counter and order your roti canai biasa – and much more - confidently in second 
Take a bite of the wild side, with this list of exotic meats paired with South African restaurant and safari recommendations. 
Totally different to Indian fare, Sri Lankan food is unique, delicious and shockingly underrated. Travel blogger and self-confessed foodie Natalie Lyall-Grant explores this little-known cuisine and shows you how to explore Sri Lanka's customs and culture using your tastebuds. 
You’ve not tried Thai food in its best and most unadulterated form until you’ve been to Thailand. Chris Wotton recommends the best local spots to try five unmissable dishes in the bustling capital of Bangkok. 
Teaser: Tex-Mex is most people’s introduction to Mexican flavors, but the food is quite different to traditional Mexican fare. After eating her way through Mexico, Jo Fitzsimons explains why you shouldn’t order fajitas and margaritas in Mexico, and what you should try instead. 
Thailand has a well-deserved reputation as backpacker paradise, but for those who are jaded by tourist hordes, there is far more to see in this country; anthropologist Stephen Le explains how. 