Travelers who love spices will find their happiness in Asia. India is the first destination on the list. The country has the most extensive international spice market. It is one of the world\'s largest producers, consumers, and exporters of spices. India highlights numerous exotic varieties, including turmeric, black cardamom, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Moreover, ►
Travelers who love spices will find their happiness in Asia. India is the first destination on the list. The country has the most extensive international spice market. It is one of the world\'s largest producers, consumers, and exporters of spices. India highlights numerous exotic varieties, including turmeric, black cardamom, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. Moreover, the country\'s production increases yearly by nearly 5% compared to the previous. Thus, travelers can be transported by the smells, texture, and medicinal properties of all these spices if they go to the Delhi market, also known as Khari Baoli. In the Middle East, Turkey is the world\'s second-largest producer of spices. The locals use them to add value to the flavors of their dishes. Thus, red pepper flakes, thyme, mint, cumin, or the famous sumac are essential in the country. Moreover, travelers can find all these beautiful spices in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul. It will be an opportunity for them to discover others and learn more about their production. In China, herbs cannot be substituted for other dish ingredients. Moreover, the famous blend of five spices, including cloves, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, and Szechuan pepper, comes directly from Chinese gastronomy. In addition, locals are very keen on adding chili powder and Szechuan peppers to their dishes. To find all these varieties, tourists only have to visit any hypermarket and supermarket. Indonesia is next on the list. Moreover, tourists should know that it is in this place that they will find more than half of the world\'s spices. For the record, Indonesia is often called Spice Island because it is possible to see about 30,000 species, including cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon, which are the most popular. Of course, this massive production is due to its idyllic location. In this regard, travelers can make a passage on the spice route at Bukittinggi Market to buy them. They will be amazed. On the African continent, Ethiopia ranks among the top spice producers due to its agroecological conditions. These are not only used in food but also in drinks, medicines, and perfumes. Travelers will find fenugreek, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, and cardamom in this country. That said, it is in local markets such as Harar that they will find the famous timiz or black cumin. A trip to Zanzibar is recommended for those who want to taste roucou, one of Tanzania\'s flagship spices. For this, there is nothing better than the market located in the old town of Stone Town. Moreover, vendors often organize guided tours of local plantations. In North Africa, Morocco promotes a variety of spices because it also has its own production. For this, travelers must detour the Marrakech Market, or the Spice Souk, to find the best local blends. Vendors also like to provide natural medicine advice to visitors. Those who want to continue their journey with a bit of sweetness can jump to Madagascar to discover the production of vanilla, one of the world\'s most expensive and appreciated spices. That said, they can also tour Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, famous for its vanilla Bourbon production. On the American continent, Colombia is known for the fragrant flavors of its dishes due to its spices. Locals love to use ginger, turmeric, saffron, and bay leaves. The country is also well known for its strong pepper export. In Colombia, there are various markets where spices are exhibited. Thus, tourists will indeed have the opportunity to visit one of them: Bogotá market, Paloquemao market, the Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia, or Concordia Square. ◄
