Originally Posted by
stimpy
I agree completely with this and it's not just about food. Travel broadens all your views IF you are willing to surrender yourself to the experience. Many American travelers are afraid to try restaurants that look "scary" or unfamiliar. I have been blessed with both the ability to travel and an adaptable stomach. That and a lack of fear means I have risen far, far above my humble US chain restaurant origins.
I'm all about holes in the wall. I don't go anywhere else when traveling.