Caitlin Levin and Henry Hargreaves, driven by a passion for travel, wanted to portray the world's complexities through its varied palates. Their maps are made using traditional food, and are a creative way of representing countries' cultural identities using local staples. This project reflects how food unites people and brings them together.
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Monkeys, bananas, the jungle… Only Africa has such wonders!
“Who hears the saying ‘throw some shrimp on the barbie’ and doesn't think of Australia?” the authors explained to Sputnik via e-mail.
Every Chinese shop, traditional restaurant and market sells noodles! It’s just how things work in China!
How can one visit France and not try fresh baked baguettes and traditional cheese?
India is an enormous and varied place with culinary, genetic and linguistic diversity. The country is especially famous for its spices.
While many know that “tomatoes originally came from the Andres in South America, Italy has become the tomato king,” the authors explained to Sputnik via e-mail.
Japan is the motherland of sushi. But who could eat the country’s traditional dish without seaweed?
New Zealand is the leading horticultural exporter of kiwifruit. No wonder the country's citizens call each other Kiwis!
Brazil is famous for its national alcoholic cocktail caipirinha, which simply cannot be made without a fistful of limes.
Tea and biscuits anyone? Where, if not in Britain and Ireland, would you hear this question!
The map of the United States of America is completely made out of corn. Maize is native to the Western Hemisphere, and since the country’s early days, corn has fueled the American economy and innovation. So here you are, corn and the United States all together!
