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Mmm, worms: Next time you’re in England, bring home some English Garden Worm Gin.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Jennifer Olvera<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes traveling takes you outside of your comfort zone. Sure, you see new places, but it\u2019s also a chance to try new things. The truth is, they can range from strange to shudder-inducing.<\/p>\n

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Garlic is technically a flower, right?<\/p><\/div>\n

Ever want to grow thick, lustrous long hair? The next time you\u2019re in Turkey<\/a> be sure to score a bottle of Nival\u2019s garlic shampoo<\/strong>. Touted as a growth stimulant, rumor has it that it also prevents breakage. On the flipside, vampires beware.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019ve dreamed of traveling to Japan<\/a>. There\u2019s no better time, especially sinceyou can score a bird-poop facial while you\u2019re there. That\u2019s right: Just look for Uguisu Nightingale Droppings Rice Chaff Facial<\/strong>, and prepare to be wowed by geisha-like, porcelain skin.<\/p>\n

Then again, the next time you find yourself staying in Sardinia<\/a>, true adventure seekers should suss out some casu marzu cheese<\/strong>. The distinct flavor of this sheep\u2019s milk number comes courtesy of live larvae\u2014maggots, in fact\u2014who ferment the product and turn it soft and liquidy inside. Some people eat the larvae; others do not. It\u2019s your call!<\/p>\n

And if insects are your thing, a trip to southern England is in store\u2014if only to procure a bottle of English Garden Worm Gin<\/strong>. Each bottle features an edible, \u201cnutritious\u201d earthworm. Now if that isn\u2019t a good excuse to take a London vacation<\/a>, really, what is?<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Olvera is a culinary travel writer, recipe developer and author of\u00a0<\/em>Food Lovers\u2019 Guide to Chicago.<\/em>\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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