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01/9Love for Cheese!

When food meets travel, it results in unforgettable and tasteful memories. And when it is about cheese, it goes next level altogether. Many of us will definitely agree that the combination of best of cheese and wine on a vacation is all you need to relax and feel happy about. So, today we thought to blend it all together and make it a wholesome experience for you. Here you go with the list of 8 countries that you cannot miss if you are obsessed with cheese. Interestingly, all the mentioned countries also have best of wines to compliment your platter. As the New Year forecasts numerous long weekends, it’s the right time to plan your trip, book the tickets and have the tasteful slice of life. But before you move and plan, have a look at the varieties these countries offer and select what suits your palate. For instance, home to more than 40 varieties of cheese, Mexico has certain states like Oaxaca and Chihuahua that have their own signature cheese too. The varieties that you should not miss out when here, are, soft queso fresco, salty queso añejo, crumbly cotija and firm rounds of queso panela. Also, with countless textures, flavors, and recipes, Norwegian cheese is the world’s best cheese. It is also one of the country's most iconic foods. The most popular ones here are Brunost, Gamalost, Pultost, Karftkar, Prim, and Jarlsberg. Read through to explore more...

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02/9The Netherlands

The crowded cheese markets in Alkmaar, Gouda, and Edam are enough to say it all. If we go by the reports, here every person eats around seven pounds of cheese annually. Are you ready to be surprised by the many types of Dutch cheese and sample the country's "yellow gold"?readmore

03/9South Africa

With more than 15 varieties, the country offers the best of cheeses along with some outstanding wines. Here, cheddars and goudas have been popular for years due to the country's English and Dutch connections, but now French techniques are becoming more popular, too.readmore

04/9Portugal

The country is known for its traditional cheese-making processes in different regions, much like Portuguese wine. And just as wines have Protected Designation of Origin labels, so do Portuguese cheese. In fact, there are 12 kinds of cheese that have been designated as ‘Denominação de Origem Protegida’ (DOP), which means that are produced using traditional methods and ingredients.

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05/9Norway

With countless textures, flavors, and recipes, Norwegian cheese is the world’s best cheese. It is also one of the country's most iconic foods. The most popular ones here are Brunost, Gamalost, Pultost, Karftkar, Prim, and Jarlsberg.readmore

06/9Mexico

Home to more than 40 varieties of cheese, this country has certain states like Oaxaca and Chihuahua that have their own signature cheeses too. The varieties that you should not miss out when here, are, soft queso fresco , salty queso añejo , crumbly cotija and firm rounds of queso panela .readmore

07/9India

This might sound unreal to you, but yes, India also plays a key role in the cheese market with its wide range of 14 varieties. For instance, Chewy Qudam and aged Kalari belong to Kashmir, while hard Chhurpi is made from yak's milk in the Himalayas. Also, Bandel cheese of Bengal is something that you should not miss. According to reports, it was introduced by the Portuguese and was probably made by the Mog (Burmese) cooks under the Portuguese supervision.

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08/9Croatia

In 2017 at World Cheese Awards in London, three Croatian cheese producers won 6 gold medals for the wide range and good quality cheese production. Do you need any more reason to explore the varieties here?readmore

09/9Great Britain

In terms of cheese-making, this country has some unique landmarks. Home to more than 700 cheese varieties, including genuine cheddar, this country is known for Stilton cheese, with its distinctive blue veins that is produced by piercing a cylinder of cows-milk cheese with needles.readmore

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