WASHINGTON — Italy is famous for its pizza and pasta, and cheese and pastry put France on the map — but they aren’t the only countries that offer visitors a great gastronomic experience.

Neha Khullar, author of “Palate Passport” and founder of foodmoodz.com, has spent her life traveling the globe in search of the best dishes, and some of her favorite meals were savored in countries that aren’t necessarily notorious culinary destinations.

Hungry for an adventure? Here are Khullar’s top five vacation picks for food lovers:

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