Chocolate & Tourism

[knitmehere]

The more I think about this thread, the more I wish I could go on an extended vacation dedicated to just tasting different chocolates from all around the world. I think it's something I could definitely convince my daughter and boyfriend to go on with me (without much effort, too, I'm sure). It could be a really exciting trip. Maybe as a honeymoon?

 

[thebigmind]

Wow! I've never heard of chocolate tourism, how brilliant!

 

[Josh]

I always try to eat like a local when traveling, it baffles me how people will go to another country and ear at a franchised fast food chain instead of exploring the unique cuisine of the area! However I don't think any chocolate bought would make it back from my trip, the plane ride alone with it would be a huge test!

 

[artyarson]

Me neither heard of this cocept. Seems to be pretty interesting. Even though I don't normally consume chocolate that often.

 

[amelia88]

The more I think about this thread, the more I wish I could go on an extended vacation dedicated to just tasting different chocolates from all around the world. I think it's something I could definitely convince my daughter and boyfriend to go on with me (without much effort, too, I'm sure). It could be a really exciting trip. Maybe as a honeymoon?

If I had a husband that agreed to do that on a honeymoon I would love them even more!! It would be nice though - and romantic, I think! Some good quality chocolate and a nice bottle of local wine - sounds like the perfect way to spend a vacation to me, I would say!

 

[Bayleaf]

I've never had Indian chocolate but now I really want to try it. I do tend to buy local sweets and candy bars when travelling because they are often quite different from what I am used to.

I hope someone gets these tours going before I visit. I'd gladly pay for a few days of learning about and tasting chocolate.

 

[arthnel]

I think it's a great idea and it just needs some creativity to blend in the chocolate with the vastly cultured India. Chocolate on its own could provide enough interest for people to want to see and taste what's being offered. When you add India, at large, to the concept this is how the real tourism aspects will begin to unfold. Chocolate is a versatile food, not just confectionery. I'm sure India has there own way to make chocolate different in many ways in their country while displaying their other beautiful things and people too.

 

[Barty]

I always bring back chocolate from other countries when I travel. Most of my friends and family believe that the chocolate from other countries tastes better than anything you find in the States. However, when I visit friends overseas, they always want me to bring Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!

 

[arthnel]

That's the truth right there when it comes to chocolate @Barty. I also think it tastes different from country to country. When I go visiting other countries people ask me to take some of ours too. Interestingly, Ive never had dark chocolate until I visited Europe some years ago. I always had our regular stuff that was sweet and flavorful. In Europe the dark chocolate was not as sweet and even had a slightly bitter taste, but it was so creamy and good. I came back to the states and it has somehow become my favorite chocolate. So our tastes are appreciatively different.

 

[Barty]

A friend of mine recently brought me chocolate from South Africa. She insisted it was the best, but I would have to say that I am still partial to German chocolate.

 

[TravelCheap3]

Just because of my personality, I love travelling. I go once at least every 6 months abroad. I always bring something back for the family or friends. It's pretty cool to get foreign gifts. That's just me.