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I have been living in Delhi for the past 3 years and have never got bored, now my fingers are invariably twiddling to give this answer a try.So, ladies and gentlemen here I present Delhi from the eyes of a non-Dilliwaali.From every nook and corner,Delhi is extreme. Extreme in weather, extreme in mood, extreme in anger when it's about taking back their fundamental rights, simply extreme in everything.It gives you that essence of feedom which fills you with positive vibes, confidence and boldness, there is something in the air of Delhi that makes you feel powerful. With Delhi comes great power, not gone are those days when this Delhi has been more than just a piece of land, fights were fought, sibling rivalry took a bad note, and last but not the least origin of a new party in midst of a two party system government.Dilliwale:There is no specific way in which one can define a Delhiite, Delhiite is a myth. You cannot simply define a dilli wala. Delhi is very diverse, with people from all the states migrating here everyday, it would not be wrong to say that if you actually want the definition of real India, Delhi is the keyword. Here's an anecdote which is a small try to define a Dilliwaala,People here are kind-hearted, considering the fact I am antisocial and in my entire building I don't even know a single person except my landlord, still my landlady once in while invites me to her place for appetizing food.Diversity:With everything in extreme Delhi is also very diverse, the aroma of food you get on your office desks during the break time just feels like heaven. People from all states, religions, and creeds bring the best out of their dabbas (lunchbox).Delhi Metro:Every metro ride is a story sunken deep in your heart, you get crushes, meet families who make you a part of their lives for that small span of life, sometimes you exchange glances but you never get over it. If you want that real sense of knowledge about life, get inside a Delhi metro.Besides all these, Delhi has got many other things to explore and awesome places where you can just wander around in leisure stealing some moments from your busy schedule.Hauz Khas Village:Every cool word in the dictionary gets redefined over here. There are hell lot of tombs, cafés and bars that it has become the best hangout place in Delhi.'Social Offline' has to be the best place in Hauz Khas - Social is a space that blends the best of an office and a café. Combining work and play,it’s an urban hangout designed to take you offline while still keeping you connected.Address: 9A & Village, Block 12, New Delhi, Delhi 110016Openning hours: 11:00 am – 1:00 amMetro: Hauz Khas.HOHO Bus Service:The HOHO rides has redefined the way tourists venture out into the city through this efficient, safe and convenient service.The rides cover over 19 destinations across the city. HOHO buses run every 30 minutes and their distinct violet colour makes these easy to spot. The ticket once bought is valid for the entire day.Ticket: Rs 300 per person, available on the bus and on hohoindia.com.At- Feroz Shah Kotla.Timing: 8:30 am – 5:00 pmMetro- Pragati Maidan.Qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah:Considered one of the holiest spots in the Islamic world, this dargah hosts music, poetry and hoards of pilgrims who still keep the spirit of the Sufi alive and thriving.Sufi lovers will love Thursday evenings here when the dargah reverberates with qawwalis sung both by local performers and on occasion, artists from abroad.At: Nizamuddin West, near Humayun's Tomb.Timing : Thursday evenings- 5.30pm - 9pm.Metro: Jangpura.India gate:A tribute to 90,000 Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.It gives me goosebumps every time I visit this place. Tourists from all over the world come here to hang out, kids playing with those small charkhies (pinwheel),jolly people blowing bubbles everywhere and the street food consisting momos, chhole, bhel puri, chuski and several others fill colours to this place.Metro: Central Secretariat.Kingdom of Dreams:Here, visitors can enjoy a massage at the Goan shack, shop for retail delights from Mumbai, and look for a variety of teas from Northeast India at the Assam Tea House. Those wanting to lounge in style can opt for IIFA Buzz Cafe, the Bollywood themed bar.Enjoy a performance of a Bollywood musical, either 'Zangoora – The Gypsy Prince' or 'Jhumroo,' inside the Nauntaki Mahal auditorium while dining on a set menu centered around distinct regions of India, and watch short cultural performances showcasing Indian epics and social events.Tickets: For Zangoora Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 depending on your choice of seat.Address: Auditorium Complex, Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 12:00 amMetro: IFFCO ChowkNational Gallery of Modern Art:Its a collection of more than 14,000 works includes works by artists such as Thomas Daniell, Raja Ravi Verma, Abanindranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore, Gaganendranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil, M.F.Hussain as well as foreign artists, apart from sculptures by various artists. Some of the oldest works preserved here date back to 1857.Address: Jaipur House, Shershah Road, Near Delhi High Court, India Gate.Metro: Central Secretariat.Heritage Transport Museum:From a boat that used to carry passengers across the Yamuna to a stylish 1924 Ford, vehicles that have become a part of the history and heritage of India has been put on display at the country’s first Heritage Transport Museum.The unique facility is spread across a massive area of 90,000 square feet and located off NH-8 in Taoru, around 35km from Gurgaon.Address: Bilaspur - Taoru Road (Major District Road 132) Off NH 8 (Bilaspur Chowk), Taoru, GurgaonWebsite: Heritage Transport Museum Manesar GurgaonTickets: 300/-Andhra Bhavan:The best piece of advice I can give you is to go early because if you happen to reach even a few minutes after 1:00 pm, the queues outside Andhra Bhavan canteen will already be madding.Here's the Andhra-ite's version of the seven-course meal you can get here:i. Rice with ghee, gunpowder and gongura pacchadi (a pickle made with a leafy vegetable)ii. Rice with ghee, dal and vegetablesiii. Rice with sambhariv. Rice with rasamv. Rice with curdvi. The sweet dish (usually payasam but, if you are lucky, they will serve 'double ka meetha,' a Hyderabadi delicacy)vii. Sweet paanTry their mutton fry or dry chicken that taste best with a dash of lemon.You're expected to eat and leave, make room for the next batch of hungry lunchers.Average meal for two: Rs 250.At: Ashok Road.Tel: 23389182.Metro: Patel Chowk.Central Cottage Industries Emproium:I’m very much of a shopper but this is the best place I can hop into.The oldest and largest place to buy handicrafts (probably in all of India) is the Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath.From hand painted wooden statues and silver furnishings to accessories like silk stoles and zari embroidered bags, there's something of interest for all.Apart from shopping, you can also attend the handicraft exhibitions organised every month.At: Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath.Tel: 23320439 cottageemporium.inMetro: Rajiv Chowk.Pandara Road:The little market in the heart of Lutyens Delhi with a clutch of eateries became the hub of Punjabi cuisine after partition. The market consists almost solely of restaurants which not only serve great food, but are also open long after the city has shut shop. The undisputed king here is Gulati's-the restaurant set up in 1959, where you must try the delicious Dal Makhani, Lahsooni Jheenga, Kashmiri Chicken Kebab, Dahi Ke Kebab, Kadhai Murgh Masaledar and Bhuna Gosht.For butter chicken loving Delhiites, Havemore, another popular restaurant in the market is a favourite haunt. Other restaurants like Chicken Inn and Pindi also enjoy a loyal fan following. The corollary at this Punjabi cuisine haven is Ichiban, a mid-level Chinjabi restaurant which also enjoys a regular clientele. Head to Pandara Road after a night of partying for a meal you won't forget in a hurry.Metro: Khan Market.Dariba Kalan:An exquisite 200 year-old jewellery street in Delhi.This street connects Chandni Chowk with the affluent mosque – Jama Masjid. It welcomes you with all that glitters-and is always buzzing with tourists and locals alike. Though you can find all sorts of jewellery here, their main draw is the silver jewellery. From chunky anklets, and Rajasthani bangles (Lac Bangles) to delicate filigree neckpieces, you can get cheap yet quality buys.Price: Silver earrings start at Rs 400; Rs 700-20,000 for silver neckpieces.At: Dariba Kalan.Metro: Chandni Chowk.Gulabsingh Johrimal:Set in a dusty lane of Dariba Kalan in Chandni Chowk, it has been around for 196 years and overseen by seven generations of the family. The rambling shop sells ittar (old traditional perfumes), incense sticks, and essence oils.Price: Rs 500 for 10 ml and several boxes of natural incense sticks at Rs 55 a box.At: 320, Dariba Kalan.Metro: Chandni Chowk.Karim's:If you are true foodie by heart then Karim's is the place.For starters, order a plate of the seekhs and mutton burrahs. Follow this up with the Shahjahani murgh and Jahangiri qorma. The roghani naan, which usually runs out quite early on in the evening, makes for the ideal accompaniment to these curries.The tandoori raan (hind leg of lamb) is a musthave.Average meal for two: Rs 800 plus taxes.At: Gali Kababian, Jama Masjid.Metro: Chandani Chowk.Mohan Singh Palace:For the uninitiated, it might be an intimidating experience to enter this grey, dimly-lit building situated in the bustling Hanuman Mandir and Rivoli Cinema complex. But as you step in, you spot inthe-know-locals making a beeline for these little shops to get custom made clothes at dirt cheap prices. Rows of denim, corduroy and other fabrics in every imaginable colour are scattered around at all the shops. Tailors sit busy at work on their sewing machines, stitching jeans, jackets, trousers and skirts.A 'stylist' with a measuring tape is ready to take your measurements and show you a book of patterns to choose your design from.A secret: Those in the know come to Mohan Singh Place to get tailor-made jeans (Tight/Semi/loose) — and at a very small price — get them labelled with brand names. In a showroom, you might get a jeans for Rs 3,000; here it would be one third of that price.The market’s must-visit shop is in the basement. Stamp and Coins, store No. 32, has a vast collection of postage stamps.Once you're done with all of this, make your way to the third floor-to the Indian Coffee House, Delhi’s loveliest, shabbiest and most unpretentious café. Those who want to sit in one place for an entire day, and want to gossip endlessly on the topics like politics over coffee, just priced at Rs 12 a cup, this is the best place.Price: Rs 600 for a pair of simple jeans.At: Near Hanuman Temple, Baba Kharak Singh Marg.Metro: Rajiv ChowkWenger and Co:Entire generations of Dilliwalahas have grown up with its fresh pastries and melt-in-the-mouth patties.Even after glorious 87 years , the tasty treats of Wenger's continue to titillate our taste buds.There are no tables, but that doesn't deter the loyalists of Wenger's who are happy to stand and eat off paper plates.The perennial bestsellers here are black forest and pineapple pastries, patties and rolls. There are also tarts, baguettes, tiramisu, and chocolate truffle on the menu.Price: Rs 40 for a patty to Rs 500 for cakesAt: A 16 Connaught PlaceMetro: Rajiv Chowk.Dilli Haat:Dilli Haat is where each state of India finds expression in handicrafts, art, music-and is a place to pamper your taste buds with various Indian cuisines. Pick up Aari work wall hangings, Madhubani paintings, batik print kurtas or Kolhapuri chappals here.And when all that shopping makes you hungry, feast on delicacies that range from a Naga-style thali to Hyderabadi biryani. Though the food stalls are permanent, the craft stalls keep changing with each vendor being provided 15 days to display their wares.Timing: 10:30 am to 9 pm.At: Sri Aurobindo Marg, Opp INA Market.Metro: INA.INA Market:Yes, it's smelly, but INA is every cook's favourite place to shop. The narrow alleys offer every possible exotic ingredient- fresh vegetables, imported meat, seafood, herbs, breads and more. As you enter, you will find small shops with imported merchandise stacked to the ceiling. Walk a bit further, and you'll enter the covered vegetable market and meat shops.Whether artichokes for your salad, truffle for pizzas or Korean sweet potato starch noodles; you will find them all at INA.Metro: INA.Toilet Museum:This place gets its popularity from a fox traveller show "This happens only in India" and it sure manages to represent the real swag of our country.It shows us details of the evolution of toilets, various toilet designs used in different countries at different points of time.At: Sulabh Bhawan, Palam Dabri Road, Mahavir Enclave.Opening Hours: 10:30 am – 5:00 pmAsia Tea House:Offering over a dozen varieties of pure unblended Darjeeling teas, the shop has been around for 16 years, and is equally popular with expats, tourists and locals.Names like Second Flush and Darjeeling Silver Needle might confuse you, but the impassioned owner will guide you through the shelves stacked with various kinds of tea, helping you find what you're looking for.Price: Rs 60 for a 100 gram.At: 12, Sunder Nagar Market.Timing: 10am - 7pm.India Habitat Centre:It is the perfect haunt for art lovers of Delhi looking for a rich and diverse mix of performances. Art shows, music and dance performances, book clubs, plays, you name it and you get it at IHC.Open Palm Court Gallery, the Experimental Arts Gallery and the amphitheatre are some places where artists can put up their paintings and sculptures.At: Lodi Road.Metro: Jor Bagh.Sarojini Nagar:Looking for a good bargain, take your time here.There are numerous stalls that jostle with each other for space. Piles of clothes lie on tables for customers to sift through, while more 'expensive' choices are on hangers.The market offers export surplus or export-rejected garments at some throwaway prices. Joy: the clothes are all branded. So you can get a GAP shirt for Rs 200 , or a Zara pullover for Rs 350. A tip for bargain hunters: quote a price at half the retailers' quote and take it from there.Price: Rs 100 to Rs 700.At: Sarojini Nagar Market.L'Opera:The French patisserie and boulangerie (bakery) is popular among expats in the city. At one corner of the bakery is the macaroon pyramid, raspberry mousse, chocolate and coffee eclairs lined up along with other pastries. Breads, croissant, brioche, and baguette jostle for space at the other counter.Next time you organise a party, take your pick from their cocktail snacks such as tomato and olive feuilletes, smoked salmon canapes and vegetable quiches. Enjoy!Price: Rs 65 to Rs 90 for pastries, Rs 110 to Rs 420 for breads.At: Shop 5-B, Khan Market.Tel: 47322889; loperaindia.comMetro: Khan Market.Agrasen ki Baoli:Among the high-rise buildings of Connaught Place lies Agrasen Ki Baoli, an ancient stepwell. It is said that the baoli was built by King Agrasen during the Mahabharata era, and was rebuilt by the Agarwal community in the 14th century. The site is characterised by a beautifully crafted staircase of 103 steps that lead to what was once a flourishing well.One can sit here for hours & concentrate on the important things outside the city’s hustle & bustle.At: Hailey Road, Near KG Marg, Rajiv Chowk.Opening hours: 9:00 A.M to 5:00 PMMetro: Barakhamba Road.Shahpur Jat:No other word for this place- flabbergasted! Delhi never ceases to surprise YOU Hair & Beauty Magazine’s a hub for some really interesting people and enterprises. From colourful and unique Indian clothes, to stunning tops, dresses and quirky accessories to splendid décor pieces, Shahpur Jat has it all. This multi-faceted locale is now home to a French clothing & decor store, a Bihari restaurant, and a café run by a Greek designer, amongst other eclectic finds.This urban village has earned a loyal following for couture labels, footwear and bags- all quite chic and mostly affordable.Check out Jangi House Lane which is dotted with shops selling embellished garments characterised by bright colours and tailored fits. Touche is perfect for stylish yet understated wear. And if shoes are more your thing, head to Shoe Garage, one of the oldest shops in the village.Timing: 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, (Closed on Sunday).Majnu ka Tilla:A walk through this sleepy Tibetan refugee colony is peppered with sights of elderly folk playing a game of carom, grannies sitting on corner benches and knitting, and children playing outside the monastery. Further down this lane is the Tibetan market where the shops lined up one after another sell T-shirts, woollen jackets, trekking gear, brass and silver jewellery.The colony has been there since 1960 and is home to three generations of Tibetan refugees. The highlight of a visit to this camp is the food- from momos and thukpa to thenthuk, nothing should be missed.The most popular haunt for food lovers is Dolma House. Popular with the locals who often pop in to grab a bite, one also sees students from Delhi University flocking here to taste their fried momos.At: Right bank of the River Yamuna on the G. T. Road (National Highway-1), opposite Timarpur; majnukatilla.comMetro: Kashmere Gate.Coronation Park:Boys from the neighbourhood play cricket in the grounds. The kachori vendor eyes all prospective customers who would probably come to see this historical site. Coronation Park, in one of the forgotten corners of north Delhi, has a string of memories associated with it- in 1877, Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India at this site.In 1903, the coronation of her son Edward VII was celebrated here. On December 11, 1911, King George V declared the transfer of 'the seat of the Government of India from Calcutta to the ancient capital of Delhi'.The Coronation Memorial is a sandstone obelisk built on a square plinth; the chief attraction is in a side enclosure, west of the obelisk. The crescent shaped garden also has abandoned statues of British nobility and the centre piece is the 60 feet tall figure of King George V.At: Bhai Parmanand Marg, near Kingsway Camp.Metro: Vishwavidyalaya.Kamala Nagar:A little difficult to locate, this by lane near Kamala Nagar market looks more like a small Tibetan market with hole-in-the-wall momo joints and shops like Enchanted, Wardrobe and Shop-a-holic.They sell a wide range of suede boots, long coats and bags (mostly Zara and MANGO replicas) from Bangkok, Thailand and China. College goers flock to this lane to score good finds at lowest prices. An advice for addictive shoppers: do not forget to bargain.Price: Rs 150 to Rs 1,500.Metro: Vishwavidyalaya.INTACH heritage walks:Feroz Shah Tughlaq was known more for his preservation work rather than building new monuments and where Lodhi gardens is right now was once the village of Khairpur. These are only a few of the facts that you can pick up in the heritage walk exploring the monuments inside Lodi Gardens, organised by INTACH's (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi chapter.Braving the Delhi winter morning is worth it, with the walk being an insight into the past. For the uninitiated, this is probably the best way to get to know the palimpsests of layers that the city encompasses.The walks last two hours and are carried out in a relaxed pace with ample time to marvel at the monuments and take photographs. Bookings for the walk are done on their website and walks are postponed if less than seven people register, so it is advisable to go as a group.Price: Rs 50 per person.Where: Five locations across the city. Shajhahanabad (Old Delhi), Nizamuddin, Lodi Gardens, Mehrauli Archaeological Park and Hauz-Khas.When: Weekends, twice every month; intachdelhichapter.orgMetro: Jor Bagh.Not just these, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi public library and many holy places giving you a glance of the lives of people from several religions.This is just a glimpse of "almost" all the best things of what we actually have here in Delhi, come visit this place there's a lot more to explore and you'll never get bored. Pack your bags.Thank you Arjyajyoti Goswami for promoting my answer.Thank you for the A2A, Shashank Shekhar.Source: India Today.

Japanese Cusine sure is one of my favourites and I mean, who says “no” to anime foods?Atleast I don’t.Here is my list to go. There are some that I would like to try someday while for the rest I have already tried them by making it myself at home.RamenRamen is one of those foods that has taken on a life of its own. While many don’t know how ramen became such an instant hit with anime fans outside of Japan, it may be due to the popular long-running series Naruto. Ramen was not only seen as food, but also a symbol of friendship, family, and happiness. Japanese ramen is made of broth, noodles, and different toppings. If there’s one anime food that any foodie must try, it’s ramen!UdonUdon is a thick, white, and chewy noodle, generally prepared by boiling the noodles on their own, then adding dashi stock broth. Nabeyaki udon, however, is cooked with every ingredient in a clay pot (nabe) together. It’s easy to cook and can be served piping hot. It’s a comfort food and makes you feel warm inside, so it is often cooked at home when someone has caught a cold.Miso SoupMiso soup is a must-try Japanese comfort food. This hot soup consists of dashi (a Japanese soup stock) in which you dissolve miso (a fermented bean paste), with bits of tofu, scallions and sometimes seaweed or kelp. Thus, it’s no surprise that companies like Marukome would release a series of heartfelt anime commercials that show how food can bring people together.KatsudonKatsudon is a dish with tokatsu (pork cutlet), onions, and eggs on top of rice. Tonkatsu is a port cutlet that is covered in breadcrumbs and then fried. The katsu in katsudon comes from tonkatsu and the don is from donburi, which means bowl in Japanese. Katsudon is also popular as a good luck food. The katsu in katsudon is a homophone for the Japanese word ‘to win’ (勝つ katsu) so it is often eaten for good luck before sports games, exams, or negotiations. It is very filling, so it is a common lunch-time dish for men who work very hard.Shabu-ShabuNabemono (or one-pot dishes) are staple meals in the Japanese diet. The hot pot dish, Shabu-Shabu, is generally made with a cabbage, mushrooms, dried kelp, and thinly sliced meat. All these ingredients are mixed into a pot of boiling water that’s made and served right at the table, making it a fun family gathering meal.In Episode 778 of Detective Conan (Case Closed) the gang settles down after a long day of investigating for a delicious feast of homemade Shabu-Shabu.Ebi fryEbi fry is a very popular food in Japan, served everywhere from top restaurants to roadside stands. Ebi fry is made with large prawn, coated with a thick batter of eggs and flour then rolled in crunchy Panko bread crumbs. The dish is commonly served with vegetable, rice, and a light soup.In Episode 7 of the anime series Tari Tari, there is a brief but perfect example of how ebi fry is typically served, with a small bowl of miso soup and a nice helping of white rice.I make this occasionally at home and this serves as a really good snack.TakoyakiTakoyaki are little savory balls stuffed with small chunks of octopus (or tako) and are commonly eaten at Japanese festivals. Takoyaki are made is a special pan with wells that you fill with batter, green onion, beni shoga (red pickled ginger), and octopus. Toppings normally include takoyaki sauce (similar to okonomiyaki sauce, tonkatsu sauce, or Bull Dog sauce), mayo, bonito (dried fish) shavings, and/or aonori (dried seaweed powder).This food can be seen mentioned in many Anime series like Diabolik Lovers, Wolf Girl and the Black Prince, Bakuman and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.TonkatsuTonkatsu is breaded and fried pork cutlets (ton meaning pork, and katsu being an abbreviations of the word English word cutlet). Crispy out the outside, tender on the inside, and accompanied by refreshing raw cabbage and tangy tonkatsu sauce, this simple, but comforting dish is perfect for any occasion.You can find this frequently in anime, and in recent series. Our favorite characters can be seen chowing down on it in Mirai Nikki and Uchuu Kyoudai.OnigiriOne of the most common foods in anime has got to be onigiri… Sports days, picnics, bento, after school snacks, convenience stores… you name it! Those iconic balls of rice and nori (seaweed) simply show up everywhere!Onigiri, are Japanese rice balls. A common light snack, onigiri is traditionally seasoned rice stuffed with some type of filling and wrapped with nori (seaweed). You can stick with the classics like cooked salmon or umeboshi plums or try something more adventurous like pork or eggs.I tried my luck at making these rice balls and surprisingly they turned out really tasty. The recipe is simple yet delicious. A must try!SushiSushi is a type of food preparation with cooked vinegared (sometimes sake) rice as the main ingredient and combined with other ingredients, most popularly raw fish and other seafood. There are many types of sushi, like the California roll/maki (mostly overseas), and the most identifiable type is the nigiri zushi — pressed rice with raw fish on top.This food is mentioned in most of the animes and one famous reference is Sushi Police.TempuraThere are many base ingredients that you can make tempura of, a few examples are white fish, shellfish, and many kind of vegetables like broccoli, eggplant, mushroom, and even bitter gourd are often used ingredients. In order to make tempura, the base ingredient is dipped into a batter of wheat flour dissolved in water, then fried in hot cooking oil, dipped in a special broth, and eaten. What’s characteristic about tempura is its light taste, distinct from food that is directly coated in wheat flour and then fried. The best time to eat them is right on the spot after preparation, whether at a restaurant or at home.This dish too is made at my home frequently and this one too is simple and anime fans must try this simple yet mouth watering recipe.Mapo TofuOne of the most tantalizing dishes of the entire series goes to one created by Soma during the Moon Festival showdown against Kuga, the Mapo Curry Noodles bowl, in the anime Food Wars!. The dish is made up of three parts. A soup consisting of beef broth, ginger, curry spices, and garlic. The soup is then made into gelatin and wrapped inside of a meatball of minced pork spare-ribs marinated in black pepper.All laid over a bed of spicy mapo tofu and noodles. The most amazing part of this dish is once it's perfected the curry gelatin inside of the meatball begins to melt and forms a breathtaking amalgamation of flavors and textures.Egg benedictA classic breakfast dish, this perfectly poached egg and glistening hollandaise sauce is just mouth-watering. With simple and inexpensive ingredients that you could find in your fridge at this very moment you have no excuse not to make this.This dish was made by Erina Nakiri for the Breakfast Buffet Challenge during the 92nd Tōtsuki Generation's Tōtsuki Friendship and Rapport Training Camp at the Tōtsuki Resort in the anime called Food Wars!.Pineapple Fried Curry RiceWith sweet and spicy notes from the pineapple and curry you're going to keep going back for more. This is the dish to make if you're looking to impress a crowd without breaking (too much of) a sweat.This dish was made by Miyoko Hojo during the 43rd Annual Totsuki Autumn Election’s Preliminary Round in the anime called Food Wars!.I earlier shared a picture of how this recipe turned out to be when I made this. This dish is the real deal! The flavour of pineapple mixed with curry and rice gives an otherworldly feeling. I had a lot of fun while cooking this particular one and you should give this one a try too.Sumire Kagaree RollIf you old enough to remember the original KFC Twister then this dish might look a little familiar to you, but with a surprisingly good variation. The Sumire Karaage Roll is a meal created by Soma Yukihira in an effort to rescue his hometown shopping district, in the anime Food Wars!.It consists of deep-fried, crispy chicken thighs then generously drizzled with a delightful mixture of chili, fish, and soy sauce inside a bed of crunchy lettuce, all wrapped neatly into a fluffy savory pancake.Lol, I made this one too at home. The process is really easy and the end results are yummy!Napolitan Curry FettuccineFettuccine is a staple of Italian cuisine, whether it be paired with a cheesy alfredo sauce, tossed with vegetables, and some garlic and olive oil, over a sweet tomato gravy, it stands as among the top of pasta. But you've probably heard of it being paired with curry. The dish is comprised of a three-layer fettuccine, the outer layers kneaded with turmeric and the inner layer with Parmesan cheese cooked al dente.It is then topped with a tamari soy and curry sauce cooked in beef and chicken stock and simmered with bacon, mushrooms pepper, fennel, and green cardamom. A deliciously fantastic spin on conventional Italian cookery.This dish was made by Takumi Aldini during the 43rd Annual Totsuki Autumn Election’s Preliminary Round in the anime called Food Wars!.Transforming Furikake RiceA feast of flavor notorious among fans of the Food Wars series is the Yukihira family take on the classic Furikake Rice. A simple Japanese dish consisting of white rice, and furikake seasoning. The family secret comes from topping the rice dish with a pile of buttery, scrambled eggs and finishing it with a gelatinized broth known as Nikogori made from stewed chicken wings, scallions, ginger, onions, sake, soy sauce, and sugar.The residual heat melts the gelatin broth over the seasoned rice and eggs and produces a masterpiece from the simplest ingredients.You can only know how great the visuals of this particular one is when you make this one by yourself. I tried this one too but making those gelatin cubes is the tricky part. But, in the end when you sprinkle it on the rice and it melts down it really gives an amazing flavor.Cheese-Feathered Hanetsuki GyozaUtilizing a Hanetsuki styled Gyōza, Sōma Yukihira used Parmesan cheese, satsuma jidori bone soup, and a "hidden flavor" that allowed him to battle against defeat Etsyua's alchemic dish with an overwhelming victory in the anime called Food Wars!.He made gyoza using chicken wings as the wrapper and man does it look and sound delicious. In real life too, this would probably make a good game-day snack.This one too is a snack that I make for my parents on special occasions and the ingredients are common and readily available too.Apple RisottoRefreshing and flavorful, this fruity twist to the traditional risotto formula is a great addition to any brunch menu, and a fun recipe to test-out for all of the anime fans out there.This breakfast dish is made by Souma Yukihira in episode 15–16 when he was against his dad in his 490th cooking duel in the anime called Food Wars!.Again, this one too. Yeah, I make this one for my breakfast sometimes (when I have enough time in hand). Well, nothing beats such a balance of sweet and salty and I can’t stop eating it!Canard ApiciusBased on the dish beloved by a famous Roman Gourmet called Marcus Gavius Apicius, this dish is a duck meat dish caramelized with honey. A single bite sends a barrage of various flavors.This dish was made by Akira Hayama against Ryo Kurokiba during the 43rd Annual Totsuki Autumn Election’s Main Tournament: Semifinals in the anime called Food Wars!French Curry Lobster Rice with CognacThis curry dish involves lobster and cognac, a French alcohol. It is usually encouraged to eat the tomalley inside the spiny lobster's head with droplets of cognac then eat the roux and saffron rice.This dish was made by Ryo Kurokiba during the 43rd Annual Totsuki Autumn Election's Preliminary Round in the anime called Food Wars!.Galette with EggGalette is a term used in French cuisine to designate various types of flat round or freeform crusty cakes, or, in the case of a Breton galette (French: Galette bretonne, Breton: Krampouezhenn gwinizh du), a pancake made with buckwheat flour usually with a savoury filling. Of the cake type of galette, one notable variety is the galette des Rois (King cake) eaten on the day of Epiphany. In French Canada the term galette is usually applied to pastries best described as large cookies.Galette with Egg is a dish made by Joichiro Youkihira for Erina and Senzaemon Nakiri in the anime called Food Wars!.Ravioli Di AragostaAfter spaghetti and lasagna, ravioli is one of the most famous and popular pasta dishes from Italian cuisine. A very delicious dish that can make even the toughest guy in the planet cry in happiness!Ravioli Di Aragosta is a dish made by Erina Nakiri in her Shokugeki against Kiyoshi Godabayashi.Rainbow TerrineA colorful terrine arranged using seven different vegetables layered to resemble a rainbow. This dish allows one to try the many different tastes of different vegetables in an ensemble that is both fun and delicious. However, it contains a hidden secret, thanks to the effects of the allspice added to it, it gives a warm feeling to one's soul, as if walking with one's mother under a rainbow on a sunny day.This dish was made by Megumi Tadokoro and Soma Yukihira for their Shokugeki against Kojiro Shinomiya during the 92nd Totsuki Generation’s Totsuki Friendship and Rapport Training Camp at the Totsuki Resort, in the anime called Food Wars!.Quail Stuffed with Risotto and Eggs ~Brazen Youngster Style~A French twist on a traditional Japanese dish: the oyakodon! Normally the main ingredients in a oyakodon are chicken, eggs, rice, onions and madeira sauce. But this dish is made using French cooking methods. A whole quail was pan fried then roasted in the oven that was stuffed with a milky risotto with chicken and fried onions, the onions where also sweated to deepen the body. But of course the risotto would normally leak out, but it was wrapped in cabbage!It is a dish made by Soma Yukihira in order to leave a visible result during the 2nd week of his Stagiaire at Shino’s Tokyo. It was later modified by Kojiro Shinomiya to suit his menu.DorayakiDorayaki is perhaps one of the most well known and popular Japanese sweets. It is traditionally made of 2 small round pancakes, sandwiched together by red bean paste, Anko. It can also be filled with chestnut, matcha cream or Sakura.The most famous reference to this is Doraemon.DangoYaki dango is a grilled Japanese food that’s usually sold at Japanese street cafes, outdoor vendors, and during festivals. Skewered for easier eating, these tiny mochi (Japanese rice cake) dumplings come in various flavors, though they usually always have a signature chewy texture and sweet taste. The mochi balls themselves are not particularly sweet. Rather, the toppings used to coat the balls is sweetened with a flavorful sauce. The sauces can range from brown sugar syrup, to sweetened soy sauce, and even red bean paste.On the first episode of The Rolling Girls, Nozomi Moritomo and her mother Hinayo (who runs a small family restaurant) are seen selling various dishes, including some tasty-looking grilled and skewered dango.ParfaitWhile breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, the course we look forward to most is dessert. Parfaits may not be traditionally Japanese, but they are the ultimate dessert in Japanese cuisine. A parfait not only consists of everything sweet that your taste buds can think of but they are also a treat for the eyes. If you’ve got a sweet tooth like Kyouko from Working!!, you will enjoy the perfect blend of ice cream, sweets, fruits and crunchy toppings that come only in a parfait glass.Well, I have a very low sugar tolerance so I can take only one or two bites of something that is too sweet.I wish I had a sweet tooth like others too so I could eat it as much as I wanted to. (T-T)PockyPocky is a popular Japanese biscuit stick coated in chocolate. It comes in a wide range of flavors including strawberry, cookies and cream, melon, matcha green tea, and much more. So Pocky is the perfect snack to share with anyone, anytime, anywhere. A perfect example is Yomi and Kagura from Ga-Rei Zero who regularly share a box of Pocky as a symbol of their friendship. But, if you’re a real anime foodie you won’t share your Pocky with anyone.Well, since I live in such a goddamn place where you can’t find these stuff easily and also that it costs a lot when you buy it online, a few months back I mad some pocky sticks all on my own. Yeah, totally handmade! I thought it was difficult at first but no, the recipe is an easy one and you can check it out from Youtube for references. Pocky is one of the snacks that I was dying to try so I ended up making this at home itself.Coffee JellyThe favorite dessert of psychics and those of great intellect! (Just kidding). I was saying this referring to the Anime Saiki Kusuo ni Psi nan.I am a huge coffee addict, so how could I not make this one too? The flavor is really amazing and after adding cream it tastes heavenly!Lemon Curd Italiano SemifreddoThe dish is comprised of 4 layers of mouth-watering goodness. The first being a moist lemon curd made from a concoction of lemon juice, butter, and olive oil. The second a light, flavorful Genovese sponge cake topped with a sweet meringue and heavy cream ice cream. Finally covered in a layer of scattered pralines and finished with a tart limoncello drizzle.This is a dish made by Takumi Aldini for his Shokugeki during the 43rd Annual Totsuki Autumn Election’s Main Tournament: Quarterfinals in the anime Food Wars!.~ Ipsita MondalChoose what helps your heart bloom! ♡

Whether you want to rest on a Caribbean beach, walk the most famous canyon in the world, explore ancient ruins, eat delicious cuisine or learn more this year at historically.After natural disasters that hit their economies hard, several of our 19 places to visit bounce back. While you enjoy the beach in Hawaii, Kerala or St. Barts, you can do some good.Or you can celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first walk of man on the moon, the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein and, most importantly the Ghana Year of Return marks 400 years since the arrival of enslaved Africans in North America.Whether you want to relax, explore or learn — or all three — a destination for you is on this list.They're in alphabetical order here:Christchurch, New Zealand:Most people associate only with Christchurch with its most tragic event— the 2011 earthquake that struck much of the city leading to 185 deaths. But a city is not defined by the natural disaster— it is the way they choose to regroup and rebuild.Several years later, Christchurch was rebuilt to be respectful of the local people and to be more thoughtful about the environment creating a city that feels both hopeful and dynamic at once. Vendors who were once sold out of a container pop-up mall are now moving to brick-and-mortar locations followed by loyal locals. There has been a colorful street art of hope and resilience throughout the city. In rotating venues around the city music performances are often held instead of a single opera house or concert hall so more people have a chance to attend.The elegant Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial pays homage to those who have been lost, while the Transitional Cathedral has become a permanent part of the cityscape— intended to be, by its name, a temporary cardboard refuge for locals to follow the quake.Don't miss: Kakano, a Maori-owned and operated cooking school and cafe aimed at healing people through food and the Christchurch Art Gallery, which served as a home base for first responders after the quake and is now a beautiful centerpiece for a city on the move.Egypt:For so long, the land of the Pharaohs has welcomed tourists it's a wonder that archeologists have not discovered hieroglyphics depicting backpackers.Unfortunately, in recent times the tourist trade in the country has taken on a battering with security concerns and political upheaval that has kept many visitors away. An attack that killed four people near the Giza Pyramids on December 28, 2018 shows that serious security issues still exist.While this may dissuade some, others will continue to return to a country that appears to take shaky steps back to the mainstream tourism circuit.So in 2019, what's different? Well while the sand settled on deserted classic monuments Egyptologists gently brushed it aside to find a litany of exciting finds many of which are now being opened to the public.Over the past year, mummies, sphinxes, tombs, and fresh pyramid mysteries have all been uncovered, as Egypt has many more secrets to be revealed over and over again.And while security concerns persist, each year hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Kings ' Valley takes place without incident. The main Red Sea resorts in Egypt are also considered safe.Expect a major tourism drive from Egypt in the coming months as its highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum opens up to 2020. There's a perfect chance to beat the crowds until then.Don't miss: the recently opened Tomb of Mehu is a 4,000-year-old spine-tingling if you can find someone to let you in. Nearby, the ancient necropolis of Saqqara is where the penchant for pyramid building in ancient Egypt began.Fukuoka, Japan:The history is fascinating. Amazing eats Beauty by nature. If you don't already have the Japanese seaside town of Fukuoka on your radar, it's time to recalibrate your travel plans for Japan.Fukuoka is the gateway to Kyushu Island, the capital of the same name prefecture and one of the host cities for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.It is the perfect destination for those who want to go beyond well-trodden destinations like Osaka, Tokyo and Kyoto and see Japan's new corner.Highlights of this city and its surroundings include the ruins of Fukuoka Castle in the 17th century, the beautiful Kyushu National Museum and Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine home to over 6,000 plum trees that blossom every spring in stunning fashion.And while we're talking about blooms, another famous destination is the Kawachi Fuji-en Garden wisteria tunnel in Kitakyushu, about an hour's drive from town. Another worthy day trip is Yanagawa, known for its picturesque canals, an hour away from the Fukuoka.But for the last time, we saved the best: the food.Because of its seaside position on the east coast of Japan, Fukuoka is the dream destination of a seafood lover and is considered one of the top food cities in Japan. Just head to the fish market in Nagahama. Only once a month does the commercial market floor open to the public, but you can still visit its restaurants, which are open seven days a week.However we recommend that you save space for a Hakata ramen bowl It is the original tonkotsu ramen, a local specialty, and prized for its deliciously fat pork broth. Try it at Ichiran, a Japan-wide restaurant chain from Hakata, Fukuoka.Don't miss: in March 2019, the impressive Fukuoka Art Museum reopened after extensive renovations that started back in 2016. It offers a wide array of works by famous Japanese and global artists including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Marc Chagall.Ghana:West Africa's poster nation for economic success and political stability hopes to trade its 2019 tourism status with a campaign targeting the African diaspora whose ancestors have been victims of the centuries-old brutal slave trade.The country's Return Year celebrates 400 years since the arrival in North America of the first enslaved Africans. It's a grim recognition of the evil that struck past inhabitants of Ghana and their descendants— and the strength they faced it with.What also awaits visitors to Ghana is the warm intoxicating country embrace completely at ease with its identity rushing headlong towards a bright future for all the sobriety of this anniversary.The capital, Accra, is crackling with a city's upswing dynamism, with a matching nightlife scene. Ghana's 335-mile coastline boasts empty surf spots such as Cape Three Points for those who want to escape its relentless excitement, while its many protected wildlife areas, including Mole National Park, are home to wild elephants, Nolan warthogs and spotted hyenas.Don't miss: The Whistling Rocks are home to Tongo, a village in northeastern Ghana's Tengzug Hills — dramatic arrangements of giant granite slabs that produce strange sounds when winds blow down from the Sahara.Grand Canyon, United States:Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is marking its 100th anniversary in 2019.Never mind that the canyon is actually about five to six million years old, give or take a couple of years, with about 2,000 million years of rocks at the canyon bottom.There are human artifacts from the Paleo-Indian period that date back nearly 12,000 years, and the area has been continuously occupied to this day.It was first protected by the U.S. government in 1893, and on February 26, 1919 it became Grand Canyon National Park, offering as much U.S. government protection as possible to the 1.2 million-acre park.The park attracted more than 6 million visitors for the first time ever in 2017, about 277 miles long and a mile deep from rim to river at different points.Yet most people see the magnificent South Rim overlooking the Grand Canyon, while some see the North Rim in season (it closes for winter).It may take two days for more adventurous sorts to hike to the canyon bottom. (It's easier to ride a mule.) Hikers walking from rim to rim could take three days of one-way walking while rafters could take two weeks or more.Don't miss: walking the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden or even partly down the trail suggests award-winning photographer Pete McBride, author of "Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim." Walking even a bit gives people a perspective of the size of the place, he says. But remember, it's easy to walk in. It's more difficult to walk out, and always bring water and electrolytes."Hawaii Island, United States:Hawaii Island is back after a few shaky months, warmly welcoming visitors to its paradise slice.Following the devastating volcanic eruption of Kilauea in May 2018, which affected air quality, destroyed homes and damaged tourism, the island of Hawaii (local people ask you not to call it' the Big Island') is once again prepared to show off its magnificent beauty, amazingly diverse landscapes and relaxed island paceAlthough two-thirds of Hawaiian National Park Volcanoes closed during the Kilauea eruption, much of it reopened at the end of September, and trails and attractions continue to attract tourists.Volcano House, located in the park, reopened in early November, featuring top-notch star-looking views and unparalleled views of the volcano.While on the island and within the park there are still some closures, the number of new offers is impressive enough for even the most ambitious travelers to please.Binchotan Bar & Grill will be opening soon at Fairmont Orchid— think local seafood and grilled local produce over binchotan or white charcoal.Head to Ola Brew Co for locally inspired brews. Go for the Kona Gold Pineapple Cider or the Double IPA Watermelon and stay soaking up the community vibe.Resort fans longing for breathtaking sunsets over the water, may want to stay at the forthcoming Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts Collection, while boutique hotel seekers looking for something a little more rustic and down-to-earth can't go wrong at the Kamuela Inn, located in Waimea, an island area known for its ranching historyDon't miss: the new Volcano Unveiled tour of Hawaii Forest & Trail takes guests on an off-road adventure to explore changes to the crater of Halemaumau.The Hebrides, Scotland, UK:You may have heard stories about the fine white sand dunes of Scotland, the turquoise waters, the rough mountains, the crumbling castles— but nothing can prepare you to see the islands of Hebride.The most famous of the lot Skye Island, makes it a must-see list for many travelers but the lesser-visited Lewis and Harris, the northernmost Outer Hebridean Island, also deserves to be there.Harris Tweed's birthplace, the famous cloth that has been woven, dyed, and spun for centuries by the islanders, is also home to the Callanish Standing Stones ' own mystery of Stonehenge-style.Like Stonehenge, visitors can get close to Callanish's standing circle of boulders, which is believed to have been built about 5,000 years ago.For this and the other wonders of Lewis and Harris, the drive to Ullapool, near the Scottish mainland's northern tip, and the 2.5-hour ferry across a choppy stretch of the Atlantic to explore these islands is worthwhile. Alternatively the plane runs directly from Glasgow to Stornoway, the capital of the island.The island in Hebride has its own distinctive vibe but all of them are grounded in a similar spirit of small-town community Islay, Hebride's southernmost island, known for its whisky distilleries and amazing beaches, offers a real sense of island life. Driving around, visitors may be more likely to encounter cows than people, but any encounter with an islander is likely to earn an "islay wave"— a friendly acknowledgement from a fellow driver.Don't miss: head to the atmospheric Loch Finlaggan on Islay, the late medieval meeting place of the island lords the former Hebrides rulers. Ferry provider Caledonian MacBride (CalMac) offers low-cost travel between each Hebridean island, but traveling to Barra Island by plane is worth experiencing one of the most picturesque plane landings in the world, going down to a stunning sandy beach.Jaffa, Israel:For the convenience of an airport and Google Maps, Tel Aviv-Yafo is often lumped together as one unit but Yafo often spelled Jaffa in English) is as different from Tel Aviv as Brooklyn is from Manhattan.Traditionally, the artsier sister Jaffa, has been home to narrow streets packed with jewelers, sculptors, antique dealers, candlemakers, painters, and more to show and sell their work. The three boutique hotels that opened in 2018–The Jaffa, The Setai and The Drisco–also make the case for Jaffa as much more than a day trip.How do you spend a perfect day? Have hummus and pita at Abu Hassan's jam-packed community tables followed by Abulafia bakery sweets. Experience the world's first deaf-blind theater company, Nalaga'at (there's a café next door where all the baristas are deaf and you can learn Israeli signs for words like "coffee"), and don't forget to pick up from Zielinski & Rosen banana-scented soaps and orange-blossom perfume.Don't Miss: Jaffa is home to Israel's first whisky distillery, the Milk + Honey. And it's kosher before you have to ask— yes.Kerala, India:Sun, sea, sand, good food, houseboats, culture and wildlife are all in this area of India. The spectacular natural landscapes— think palm trees and widespread backwaters— give the region the nickname "God's Own Country."Severe floods wreaked havoc throughout this southwestern state during the summer of 2018, but many of its top tourist destinations escaped unscathed.At Kochi International, an airport powered entirely by solar panels, visitors will probably land. Kochi's ancient port city, once occupied by the Portuguese, is a multicultural hub that offers plenty to see and do. The traditional Kathakali dance, the storytelling dance form known for its colorful and intricate costumes and masks from Kerala, is a great place to check out.Kerala is also great for beaches, particularly in the state's southern part. Postcard-perfect Kovalam is a hotspot for surfing, while Varkala is good for relaxation.The backwaters of Kerala are famous for one reason: a nexus of waterways linking the villages of the regions and best explored via kettuvallam— a traditional wooden houseboat. From a single afternoon to a week, it's worth spending anywhere on one of the many rental houseboats on offer enjoying the sights and drifting sounds.Other highlights include Munnar to see the tea plantations, and Periyar National Park, a wildlife haven that offers guided jungle treks.Don't miss: the food — from Munnar's spice shops to the coconut that's all over Kerala and used to make one of the state's signature dishes: Kerala prawn curry.Liechtenstein:Within its borders the sixth smallest country in the world packs a lot.Liechtenstein's tiny principality, tucked between Austria and Switzerland, covers just 160 square kilometers (62 square miles).Nevertheless castles, museums and spectacular hiking and biking trails are all drawings in this sliver of alpine terrain which is also a banking powerhouse for uber-rich international clients.During the 300 years of the principality, Liechtenstein has gone unnoticed by most of the world's tourists but the 2019 tricentennial puts the country in the spotlight–with its 37,000 residents.During the year, ceremonies exhibitions and celebrations are planned to mark the 300th anniversary of Liechtenstein as a principality.The Liechtenstein Trail will be debuting in May. The trail of 75 kilometers (47 miles) sets a network of existing paths across all 11 municipalities together. A new application, complete with Augmented Reality, will help visitors navigate the route.Hikers looking for a thrill beyond the perfect postcard landscapes will be able to join a falconer and a golden eagle on a 90-minute hiking adventure near Malbun.Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, is home to a handful of museums with fine art, cultural artifacts, postage stamps and more. The Treasure Chamber of the Principality features valuable items belonging to the Liechtenstein Princes.Don't miss: the most precious treasure of the country may be its show-stopping alpine setting complete with strategically perched fairytale stone castles such as Balzers ' Gutenberg Castle.Lima, Peru:In 2019, athletes and racing adventurers in Peru will work up an appetite.The Pan American and Parapan American Games will take place in Lima (July 26-August 11), where almost 7,000 competitors will compete in 39 sports for dominance Well before the arrival of these athletes, the 2019 Dakar Rally will start full-throttle on January 6-17.Starting and finishing in Lima, the Dakar Rally is an 11-day odyssey involving more than 300 participating vehicles— from motorcycles to trucks— racing along Peru's 5,000-kilometer track.All this effort deserves a delicious reward, and Lima is willing to feed you.Peru has won the World's Leading Culinary Destination award at the World Travel Awards for seven consecutive years, and Lima hosts three of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World: Central, Maido and Astrid & Gastón.Pia León, who is behind much-lauded Central together with her husband chef Virgilio Martínez, opened Kjolle in 2018 in the trendy Barranco district of Lima.Don't miss: Mercado 28 in the Miraflores district is a new gastronomic market The market features a range of tapas restaurants, Amazonian cuisine ceviche, cocktails and more.New York City:Like all the great cities of the world, New York is ebbing and flowing in a constant state of change and progress but it is always worth a visit. So why are you now?New York is hosting World Pride, the world's largest LGBTQ celebration in June 2019, and at the same time honoring its own legacy with the Stonewall Riots ' 50th anniversary.The riots took place at an iconic gay bar in Greenwich Village— now part of a federally recognized National Monument where community queer and trans individuals pushed back against a police raid.The event marked a major moment for advancing and recognizing U.S. LGBTQ rights, and its half-century mark is a reminder that New York will always be a home for those in need— as long as you don't try to push your way to the subway before everyone else gets off.There's a reason why New York's classics are classics beyond the special celebrations from the Jackson Pollocks on display at the Met to a plate full of seafood at the 42nd Street Oyster Bar within the Grand Central Terminal architectural wonder.Don't miss: The recently renovated New York City Ferry system connects the boroughs in a new, easy way — it's the best option to get to the surfer-friendly Rockaway Beach from downtown Manhattan. And regardless of the weather, pizza is always the right time.Normandy, France:Idyllic Normandy has a long historical footprint on the northern coast of France. It is the place from which, almost 1,000 years ago, a conqueror named William set sail to tame England.But our focus in 2019 will be on D-Day's 75th anniversary. The course of world history was altered on June 6, 1944, due to the crossing of the English Channel of World War II, which launched the bloody liberation of France from Nazi rule by the Allies.There are more than 20 cemeteries from the Allied and Axis countries in Normandy to honor war dead. In the opening and closing scenes of "Saving Private Ryan," the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach, is seen and is a moving experience.The Utah Landing Beach Museum, where an originalB-26 bomber can be seen, is one of several that you can visit to learn more about the dangerous effort. The choice is the Musée du Débarquement in the beautiful village of Arromanches-les-Bains.Bayeux is a great place to stay for a Normandy tour of a vistor. While it's best known for the 1066 Norman invasion of the Bayeux Tapestry, it's also another excellent stop on your D-Day tourDon't miss: Honfleur, home to a picturesque harbor and other points of interest that captured the eye of impressionist Claude Monet, is where the Seine River meets the English Channel. Insiders recommend that you rent a car to really see everything that Normandy has to offer.Oaxaca, Mexico:Oaxaca may not have received as much attention in central Mexico as Mexico City or Tulum, but it doesn't have to try hard to impress visitors whether through its cuisine art ruins or mezcal.With its colorful colonial buildings and open-air marketplaces selling an apparently infinite number of ingredients to make mole, the city's claim to fame, this Mexican city is a sight to behold.And speaking of mole, a sauce made from chocolate and ground chiles and generously ladled over many Mexican specialties: Oaxaca is in its own right a food destination. Check out Casa Oaxaca with duck tacos and smoked octopus as well as a small section of the menu dedicated to vegan dishes for diners looking to splurge on a meal.Casual diners (and all others) should try the other regional items in Oaxaca: the tlayuda. A large griddled tortilla filled with beans, pork fat and cheese can be found in restaurants around the city and food markets such as Noviembre's Mercado 20.Hire a driver or join a tour group after a day or two wandering the picturesque streets and head out of the city center to explore the ruins of Mitla or the UNESCO World Heritage site of the city, Monte Albán, a pre-Colombian architectural site.Don't miss: one of the most charming parts of a visit to Oaxaca is the bed and breakfast scene of Oaxaca. The Cabrera Family owns three B&Bs in the area, and both for their two-course breakfasts and beautiful rooms are highly recommended: Casa de las Bugambilias, Los Milagros and El Secreto. Also noteworthy is the Casa de Siete Balcones, a bed and breakfast in a building dating back to the 18th century that has preserved many Baroque details.Oman:Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula, has it all for golden dunes under panoramic skies, epic mountain ranges and waters filled with dolphins and tortoises.The evocatively named Empty Quarter is the largest sand desert in the world and can be ventured into for your own Arabia Lawrence adventures with guides. Sharqiya Sands offers resorts and camps as well as activities such as camel racing, sand-skiing and dune-bashing for 4WD.The Hajar Mountains can be explored on horseback or on foot, with stunning views over steep canyons, and can be combined with a visit to the ancient city of Nizwa with its fort and legendary souk.Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve is the beach where green tortoises nest along the generous coastline of Oman, including Muscat, the capital of the portOman's newest five-star hotel, a diamond-shaped building with a striking geometric façade and a coolly beautiful lobby inspired by water lilies, is the Kempinski Hotel Muscat beachside.To order to avoid the intense summer heat, the best time to visit is October to AprilWith its $1.8 billion passenger terminal, the newly expanded Muscat International Airport is ready for an influx of visitors to this less-discovered destination in the Middle East.Don't miss: a magnificent example of Islamic architecture is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscan.Plovdiv, Bulgaria:Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, is preparing to cement its status as one of two European Cultural Capitals for 2019 on the European City Break Circuit. (The other is the rocky town of Matera, Italy.)Renowned for its Roman ruins, Plovdiv was also Greeks and Ottomans ' once stomping ground. The east-meet-west location means that there is a mix of cultural influences on display in places such as the 600-year-old Dzhumaya Mosque and the Chifte Banya Ottoman-era— a 16th-century bathhouse that now houses exhibits of modern art.Plovdiv's cobbled streets are transformed into a busy festival hub in the summer months. The Opera Open festival is in full swing in June and July, and visitors can perform at the amazing Roman amphitheater in the city Kapana Fest offers cultural entertainment in summer and fall in the hipster Kapana district, which translates as "the trap Wandering Kapana, you'll spot neighboring craft shops in nightclubs and plenty of places to soak up the laid-back bohemian vibe.Don't miss: the Roman ruins— from the Stadium commissioned in the 2nd century AD by Emperor Hadrian to the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the administrative center of Plovdiv. The highlight of the Roman relics is the ancient theater of the city, restored in the mid-20th century and the perfect place to watch one or two performances.St. Barts, French West Indies:In September 2017, Hurricane Irma struck the Caribbean and southern parts of the United States, leaving unprecedented destruction and the daunting task of reconstruction in her wake.There was extensive damage to islands such as Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, Tortola and St. Martin.St. Barthélemy (the formal name for St Barts) has also been damaged as a French outpost and haunt for billionaires and celebrities over the past several decades. But full recovery is getting closer.According to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, most of the island's hotels and villas are open, meaning visitors can enjoy the crystal blue waters and lush tropical greenery while enjoying their world-famous regulars (walking along white sandy beaches in their swimwear, no less).Blanc— St. Cheval. Barth Isle de France, Le Sereno, Hotel Manapany and The Christopher have already reopened, and major properties like Le Guanahani and Eden Rock are planning to reopen in late 2019. (The villas of Eden Rock are already open.)St. Barts — named for his brother by Christopher Columbus, Bartolomeo — is hosting many events in the spring, including the Bucket Regatta on March 21st weekend and Les Voiles de St. Barth, a week-long regatta in April that attracts over 1,000 sailors and at least 80 boats.Don't miss: Christmas and New Year's Eve 2020 visit A litany of boldface names (possibly Leonardo DiCaprio, Barry Diller, Ellen DeGeneres) pepper with their attendant glitz at the beaches, restaurants and nightclubs as the armada of superyachts and sailing boats owned by international industrial captains and Russian oligarchs floats in the distance. Locals say it is above Cour Vendome or on the docks of General de Gaulle that the best place to see the New Year's Eve fireworks show.Space Coast, Florida, United States:Are you willing to explore outer space? While nobody can give you a moon tourist adventure— at least not yet— fans of space can still explore the heavenly skies on a Space Coast tripThe 50th anniversary of the first walk of mankind on the moon will be July 20, 2019, and the Atlantic coastline of Central Florida will be ready for the throngs who want to see where Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins rocked off the Earth and into the history books.Learn everything about historic Apollo missions from 1963 to 1972 at the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral. While the Apollo 11 landing will be highlighted in 2019, exhibits on the Space Shuttle program, Hubble Telescope and more can also be seen.In a shuttle launch simulator, you can also buckle up for a ride or attend a status briefing on current NASA missions. A fortunate few early planners can celebrate under the Apollo Saturn V rocket at a gala on July 16.Don't miss: take advantage of a few non-space outings. Surfers will enjoy the waves on the ocean side at pristine Sebastian Inlet State Park while the calmer Indian River Lagoon appeals to kayakers. The nearby Melbourne Treetop Trek helps you to fly through and frolic in the arboreal beauty of Florida.Weimar, Germany:An exciting, precarious tightrope walk between two World Wars, the Weimar Republic years— from 1918 to 1933— was a time of tremendous artistic energy and courageous freedom of expression in Germany.In what is surely one of the exciting periods in the history of the country, Weimar, a small town of 65,000 in Thuringia, was not only the birthplace of the new republic, but also the seat of a modernist revolution in art and design, with repercussions that would be felt all over the world.Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus art school— now Bauhaus University— in 1919 and gave us artists like Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.This year's 100th anniversary celebrations will take place nationwide with the opening festival "100 Years of Bauhaus" taking place in Berlin from 16 to 24 January, but to see where it all began, head to the Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, then hit the streets to soak up the atmosphere.For this small town is a cultural heavyweight— it was the birthplace of German Classicism in the late 18th and 19th centuries, giving us the writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller.Music was also made here by composers Franst Liszt and Johann Sebastian Bach.Walking through the city, from the Goethe House to the Belvedere Castle, you will cross UNESCO World Heritage SitesDon't miss: The student-founded Bauhaus Walking Tour meets at the Bauhaus Atelier café-shop at the University of Bauhaus.