The year was 1620.

The place, Massachusetts.

The ship — the Mayflower.

A raggle-taggle band of mainly Dutch and British travellers who were fleeing religious persecution or who were, quite simply, looking for a better life, put anchor near Cape Cod, eventually crossing Massachusetts Bay where they established Plymouth Village. The newly arrived “Pilgrims” as they are known today were helped by the Native American Abenaki and Wampanoag tribes. The Native Americans taught the “new” Americans how to survive and how to cultivate and harvest the fruits of their new home. In other words, they helped them to “feel their way”. One year later, the newcomers hosted a big feast of Thanksgiving. It was declared a national holiday by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and each November it is celebrated not only in the U.S. and Canada but also in some Caribbean Islands and Liberia.

Just as these early travellers needed to eat and drink to survive, here at Navibration, we want to make sure our travellers know the best places to find food and sustenance. Here are five of places we recommend in the Navibration experiences you can find online.

Rue des Bouchers, Brussels

You may not know it, but Belgium holds the Guinness Record for having the most Michelin-starred restaurants per capita of any country in the world. The Belgians love to eat, and on Rue des Bouchers you can find an eclectic mix of world cuisines. You could start by looking out for the typical “moules-frites” or mussels and fries, which are an ideal alternative to the more traditional (but also delicious) “Thanksgiving” dishes.

The Elephant House, Edinburgh

You might like to stop for a refreshing soft drink or beer at a bar which has more to do with J.K. Rowling than pachyderms. The Elephant House boldly declares itself the birthplace of Harry Potter, but we’re not sure what J.K. Rowling would make of that claim. She did, however, spend time writing in this very bar. Fans of her books have decorated the walls of the toilets of this Harry Potter shrine with all kinds of Hogwarts inspired graffiti.

Melrose Avenue, Hollywood

You’ve taken pictures with more gold stars than you care to remember and now you just want to relax and have a quick bite to eat, before setting off again! On Sundays, there is a market at the intersection of Melrose and Fairfax Avenues. You’ll find more than 250 stalls selling everything from clothing to delicious snacks and drinks. And, you never know who you might bump into. We will want pictures!!!!

Maison Dandoy, Brussels

This is the oldest and most famous confectioner’s in Brussels, so really, you have no excuse. The blind baker, Dandoy, was the official confectioner to King Leopold I, who incidentally, is the tour guide of our Brussels experience. While here, make sure to try a local speciality called Greek Bread. We’ll let King Leopold explain what it is when you reach Maison Dandoy.

Musso and Frank Grill, Hollywood

This was THE place to eat, drink and be seen in the golden age of cinema. Scott Fitzgerald and William Faulkner exchanged opinions about each other’s work here. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones organised a huge dinner here during one of the band’s tours and Woody Allen threw a private party right here after the premiere of The Curse of the Jade Scorpion. How can you afford to miss it?

And there are so many more places to visit. We are constantly receiving recommendations and adding new places to eat and drink to our experiences. Whether you are a foodie or not, let Navibration guide your footsteps.

We wouldn’t want you to go hungry, now would we?