City with the best food in the world revealed - and it's a short trip from the UK
|It is often said that food is a universal language.
Food tourism has grown in popularity, leading to activities like food tours and cooking classes that offer both cultural education and a way to support the local economy.
For many travellers, tasting native dishes is an important part of connecting to the daily lives of local people.
With this in mind, the 'best food cities in the world' have been revealed, based on nearly half a million ratings.
Based on 17,073 cities, these cities stand out with the highest average ratings for the regional and national dishes most commonly served there.
Many of the top-rated locations are just a short trip from the UK, with the majority of the top 10 situated i