Nine out of 10 of us now eat more foreign food than UK fare, according to a new survey. In fact, it is now possible to travel (in a culinary sense) across the globe without leaving the comfort of your home town. To tempt your tastebuds, here is a trip around the world - without venturing too far from the centre of Worcester.

FRANCEFRENCH RESTAURANT: Café Rouge, Friar Street.

Most famous landmark: Eiffel Tower.

Famous for: Fashion, wine and cheese.

Typical dish: Cheese, mussels and foie gras (but not on the same plate).

Typical dessert: Crepes.

Most famous person: Napoleon.

france fact: There are 2.5 million rivets in the Eiffel Tower.

ITALYITALIAN RESTAURANT: Puccini's, Friar Street.

most famous landmark: Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Famous for: Michaelangelo and opera.

Typical dish: Pasta and pizza.

Typical dessert: Biscotti.

Most famous person: Leonardo da Vinci (pictured).

ITALY FACT: All gondolas in Venice must be painted black.

INDIAIndian restaurant: Malabar, Broad Street.

Most famous landmark: Taj Mahal.

Famous for: Henna, saris and a a billion people.

Typical main dish: Chicken tikka massala.

Typical dessert: Kulfi (ice cream).

Most famous person: Mahatma Ghandi (pictured).

India fact: Its name is derived from the River Indus.

MEXICOMEXICAN RESTAURANT: Chesters, New Street.

most famous landmark: Angel of Independence.

Famous for: Tequila.

Typical dish: Fajitas and tacos.

Typical dessert: Bunuelos (a type of fritter).

Most famous person: Emiliano Zapata (pictured).

Mexico fact: Mexico City sinks a few inches every year.

THAILANDTHAI RESTAURANT: Thai Gallery, Friar Street.

most famous landmark: The Grand Palace, Bangkok.

Famous for: Buddhist temples and white beaches.

Typical dish: Thai green or red curry.

Typical dessert: Lychees.

Most famous person: King Bhumibol (pictured).

thai fact: In Thailand, it is rude to point at someone with your feet.

CHINACHINESE RESTAURANT: Four Seasons, Lowesmoor.

most famous landmark: Great Wall of China.

Famous for: Communism and having 1.2 billion people.

Typical dish: Rice. And lots of it.

Typical dessert: Mango pudding.

Most famous person: Chairman Mao (pictured).

china fact: There are only 200 different surnames in China.

NEPALNepalese restuarant: Gurkha Knight, Kempsey.

Most famous landmark: Mount Everest.

Famous for: Ghurkas.

Typical dish: Dhal bhat tarkari (a sort of lentil soup).

Typical dessert: Burfi (milk cakes).

Most famous person: The Buddha (pictured).

Nepal fact: The Nepali name for Mt Everest is Sagarmatha.

GREAT BRITAIN

BRITISH RESTAURANT: King Charles II, New Street.

most famous landmark: Big Ben.

Famous for: Shakespeare, cricket and not losing at penalties.

Typical dish: Sunday roast.

Typical dessert: Ice cream.

Most famous person: William Shakespeare (pictured).

BRITAIN FACT: Nowhere is more than 75 miles from the sea.