Noah's Arc;A TRAVELLER'S FIELD JOURNAL
FIELD GUIDE TO PLACES

The WanderDex

Every country, catalogued like a specimen. Tap a card to peek inside — then open the full entry for the deep dive on food, timing, tips, apps and the cities worth crossing a border for.

No. 001🇺🇸
United States
Americas · 2018
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Big country, bigger appetites.

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Must eatBBQ brisket, NY pizza slice, Tex-Mex tacos
One tipDistances are continental — fly the long legs, drive the rest.
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No. 002🇪🇸
Spain
Europe · 2019
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Late dinners, longer nights.

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep
Must eatJamón ibérico, Paella, Pintxos
One tipAVE trains beat flying city-to-city — book early for cheap fares.
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No. 003🇵🇹
Portugal
Europe · 2019
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Tiles, tides, and trams.

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep
Must eatPastéis de nata, Bacalhau, Grilled sardines
One tipCarry coins for the historic Tram 28.
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No. 004🇲🇽
Mexico
Americas · 2019
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Where every meal is a ceremony.

Best timeNov–Apr (dry season)
Must eatTacos al pastor, Mole, Tamales
One tipUse ride apps over hailing taxis, especially at night.
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No. 005🇨🇴
Colombia
Americas · 2020
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Eternal spring and salsa.

Best timeDec–Mar
Must eatArepas, Bandeja paisa, Fresh lulo juice
One tipMedellín's metro + cable cars are cheap and scenic.
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No. 006🇨🇭
Switzerland
Europe · 2021
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Punctual peaks.

Best timeJun–Sep (hike), Dec–Mar (ski)
Must eatFondue, Raclette, Rösti
One tipA Swiss Travel Pass pays for itself fast on trains, boats and buses.
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No. 007🇮🇳
India
Asia · 2021
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Sensory overload, in the best way.

Best timeOct–Mar
Must eatDosa, Biryani, Chaat
One tipBook trains well ahead via IRCTC; trust prepaid taxi booths at airports.
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No. 008🇭🇰
Hong Kong
Asia · 2021
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Neon, dim sum, a vertical city.

Best timeOct–Dec
Must eatDim sum, Roast goose, Egg tarts
One tipAn Octopus card pays for transit and most corner shops.
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No. 009🇹🇼
Taiwan
Asia · 2021
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Night markets and mountain mist.

Best timeOct–Apr
Must eatBeef noodle soup, Xiao long bao, Bubble tea
One tipEasyCard covers the MRT, buses and 7-Eleven runs.
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No. 010🇯🇵
Japan
Asia · 2022
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Precision meets poetry.

Best timeMar–Apr (blossoms), Oct–Nov (autumn)
Must eatSushi, Ramen, Okonomiyaki
One tipTokyo trains stop around midnight — plan the last ride.
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No. 011🇲🇷
Mauritania
Africa · 2022
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The Sahara's quiet frontier.

Best timeNov–Feb
Must eatFish & rice (thieboudienne-style), Grilled lamb, Mint tea
One tipThis is rugged, sparse country — arrange transport and guides ahead.
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No. 012🇳🇱
Netherlands
Europe · 2022
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Bikes, canals, and gezelligheid.

Best timeApr–May (tulips), Sep
Must eatStroopwafel, Bitterballen, Raw herring
One tipWatch the bike lanes — seriously, look before you step.
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No. 013🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates
Middle East · 2022
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Desert meets the future.

Best timeNov–Mar
Must eatShawarma, Machboos, Luqaimat
One tipThe Dubai Metro is spotless, cheap and air-conditioned.
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No. 014🇲🇦
Morocco
Africa · 2023
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A labyrinth of colour and spice.

Best timeMar–May, Sep–Nov
Must eatTagine, Couscous, Mint tea
One tipAgree the taxi fare before you get in, or use an app.
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No. 015🇨🇦
Canada
Americas · 2023
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Home base. Wild and wide.

Best timeJun–Sep, plus winter for the Rockies & aurora
Must eatPoutine, Butter tarts, Peameal bacon
One tipDistances are vast — fly the long legs, rent for the Rockies.
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No. 016🇩🇪
Germany
Europe · 2023
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Order, history, and very good beer.

Best timeMay–Sep, Dec for markets
Must eatCurrywurst, Pretzels, Schnitzel
One tipThe Deutschland-Ticket is a bargain for regional trains.
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No. 017🇨🇿
Czechia
Europe · 2023
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Fairytale spires, cellar pubs.

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep
Must eatSvíčková, Trdelník, Goulash
One tipValidate paper tram tickets in the little yellow machine on board.
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No. 018🇦🇹
Austria
Europe · 2023
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Alpine grandeur and coffee houses.

Best timeMay–Sep, Dec–Mar (ski)
Must eatWiener schnitzel, Sachertorte, Käsekrainer
One tipRail out to the lake district and the Alps — it's effortless.
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No. 019🇩🇰
Denmark
Europe · 2023
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Hygge, design, and bikes.

Best timeJun–Aug
Must eatSmørrebrød, Danish pastries, New Nordic tasting menus
One tipRent a bike — Copenhagen is built for two wheels.
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No. 020🇹🇭
Thailand
Asia · 2024
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Smiles, street food, and islands.

Best timeNov–Mar
Must eatPad thai, Green curry, Mango sticky rice
One tipUse Grab/Bolt to avoid tuk-tuk fare haggling.
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No. 021🇪🇹
Ethiopia
Africa · 2024
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The cradle of coffee and kings.

Best timeOct–Feb
Must eatInjera with wot, Tibs, The coffee ceremony
One tipDomestic flights save days over rough overland routes — book via Ethiopian Airlines.
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No. 022🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Scotland
Europe · 2025
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Highland myth and city grit.

Best timeMay–Sep
Must eatHaggis, Cullen skink, A proper Scottish breakfast
One tipRent a car for the Highlands; learn single-track road etiquette (use the passing places).
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England
Europe · 2025
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Old empire, endless reinvention.

Best timeMay–Sep
Must eatFish & chips, A full English, Sunday roast
One tipTap a contactless card on the tube — no paper ticket needed, fares cap daily.
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