Culinary Disasters in Travel: Which Exotic Dishes Shock Even Experienced Travelers

Culinary experiences from travels can vary greatly - from pleasant to catastrophic. Travel bloggers have shared their stories about 'culinary disasters' that left unpleasant memories for a lifetime.

Jemma Knight-Gillani from China recounted how once her friends joked with her by presenting a plate with dog meat under pretenses. The girl didn't want to offend them and smiled, but later she was haunted by the bitter memory of this experiment.

Ed Grenby tasted hakarl - a dish made from fermented shark - during his trip to Iceland. This experience left him with the worst impression of food and caused serious food poisoning.

Writer Hazel Plush encountered a gigantic chicken covered in a thick layer of gray jelly in Taiwan. She tried to eat this dish but couldn't, and only her boyfriend could help.

Gavin Gaines tasted chicken that was raw inside and contained a dangerous amount of salmonella during his trip to Cuba. This dish caused him serious food poisoning and ruined a romantic evening with his partner.

Amanda Hyde tried giant sea snails in Japan, but the texture and taste of the dish made her feel nauseous. This culinary experiment left her with no pleasant impressions.

Traveling along with new dishes always carries the risk of 'culinary disasters' that can leave unpleasant memories for a long time. These stories remind us of how important it is to approach food choices carefully in unfamiliar culinary traditions.