Of all the pigs in the world, all the pork, all the different ways to prepare it….this is the best. Fed only acorns and raised in Spain, these Spanish Hams are the most unique, unfortunately, they are a bit expensive. Not expensive enough to not deserve an appearance on the encounter list. Just hit the tapas bar and it’s not so pricey!

The National Pride alone for this beer I feel qualifies it’s existence on the list. Presidente is A great tasting beer, that is little known except by the locals. It is also a great value for budget travelers. I enjoyed this beer so much I brought back some coasters just to dream about. Somebody please tell me if you’ve found it in the states.