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6 Chocolate Experiences Around the World

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I’ve teamed up with 5 of my favorite chocolate loving bloggers to share 6 chocolate experiences from around the world with you. Do not proceed on an empty stomach!

Hershey Factory, Hersey, Pennsylvania, USA

By Kris Morton from www.nomadbytrade.com

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/nomadbytrade 

Hershey doesn’t just operate a chocolate factory in Hershey, Pennsylvania – it has a whole amusement park full of roller coasters and family rides. It really is paradise for a thrill seeker with a sweet tooth (aka me). The chocolate tour no longer runs through an operational facility, but visitors get to hop in a slow-moving ride vehicle and pass through a model factory and learn about the chocolate-making process as well as be serenaded by some singing cows. The best part? The factory tour ride is free. And you get a mini candy bar at the end. While you’re in Hershey’s Chocolate World, you can also pay for additional experiences like designing your own custom chocolate bar (it took me a week to eat mine because I loved it so much I didn’t want to finish it) and chocolate tastings. Their on-site bakery turns Hershey’s various candy products into sugar coma-inducing works of food art, and there is a large cafeteria area that includes some chocolatey twists.
 

Brussels Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate

By Addie Gray from  www.addieabroad.com 
 
If there’s one thing Belgium is know for, it’s chocolate (and beer… and fries… and waffles…). Chances are, if you find yourself in Brussels, you’re going to want to sample as much chocolate as possible – and maybe even learn something while you’re at it! That’s where the Brussels Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate comes in. The museum is located just off of the Grand Place and, although small, provides a decent amount of information about chocolate. The real highlight, though, is the praline making demonstration that takes place in the museum. See centuries-old praline making techniques in action and sample the chocolate afterwards! Definitely don’t miss this museum if you’re ever in Brussels.
 

Érico, Quebec City

By Demi from http://thefulltimetourist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefulltimetourist/

Walking along Rue Saint-Jean on my way to Quebec City’s city centre, I stumbled across Érico, a small chocolate shop and museum. In the museum portion of the store, you can try samples of cacao beans (holy, bitter!) sourced from South America and Africa, and sample chocolates from different countries. It also walks your through the process of making chocolate with large diagrams and illustrations on the walls. After ‘rinsing’ down some bitter cacao beans with some sample chocolates, I decided to warm myself up from the chilly November temperatures with a mug of hot chocolate. So I ordered ‘le décadent,’ which I can only describe as drinkable chocolate, topped with a fluffy dollop of whipped cream. Although dairy definitely hurts my stomach, it was so worth the abdominal pain!

The Incredible Hershey World in Niagara Falls!

By Janine Good from Fill My Passport

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3OespYL4dI

You never thought that trips to Niagara Falls Canada could get sweeter than seeing the newly crowned 10th wonder of the world could you? Neither could I until I stumbled upon Hershey World right around the corner from the touristy clad Clifton Hill!

Just behind the Crown Plaza, step into this interactive and aromatic shop through the 4-storey chocolate block. Head to the fountain and take a selfie beside the life-size Hershey Kiss or give him a smooch just outside! Once inside, marvel at every inch of this 7000 square-foot abyss of all things chocolate!

Dazzle your sweet tooth with a personalized bar, ice cream cone, a slab of many an in-house fudge flavour, or an ooey gooey s’mores bar just like those made by campfire!

Next time you head to the glorious Horseshoe Falls, plan on a sweet visit to the #1 dessert stop in the area! The Hershey World will certainly fill any sweet craving and have you yenning for more.

ChocoMuseo, Granada, Nicaragua 

While exploring Granada, I came across the “Mansion de Chocolate” (Chocolate Mansion), located on one of the main streets. The place is very small and cozy and has an interior garden filled with cocoa trees. On the way out, you can see the chocolate being made and also buy chocolate products, all locally made.

Choco Story by Jacques Torres, New York, NY USA

By Stephanie Kuchs from Ginger on the Go  

Making the perfect ganache to fill chocolate bonbons.

The Choco Story experience at Jacques Torres in New York City is the first museum of its kind in New York. The space includes a museum of artifacts, children’s play center, a cafe, a class space, and chocolate demonstrations and most importantly tastings. The whole experience will take about an hour to enjoy. Be sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss the hot chocolate demonstration where you can flavor your own hot chocolate and the bonbon making demonstration where you sample a freshly made bonbon. In between the demonstrations you can browse the artifacts dating back hundreds of years and sample different types of chocolates and chocolates from around the world.

You can choose from these four spices to flavor your hot chocolate. Anise, Cinnamon, Mexican Pepper, and Hot Chile. Don’t forget the sugar!

You read more about the Choco Story experience here.

I hope you enjoyed all of these chocolate experiences.

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  1. You have some great places that you’ve listed and can’t wait to check them out in the future! I love chocolate! Will be bookmarking!

  2. I have recently returned from Trondheim, Norway, where I stocked up on my favourite Norwegian chocolate aaaand I was eating it while reading this post! I really like this kind of blog posts, especially when they’re about food!

  3. Chocolate and wine tours are pretty much my favorite things wherever we roam. Of these, I’ve only had the Hershey, PA experience, and clearly there is a lot more work to be done!! The Chocolate Mansion in Nicaragua or the Choco Story in NYC — which should be our first stop? Honestly, they all look amazing. I did recently discover Oliver Kita Chocolates up in Rhinebeck, NY. You can walk through the shop and watch them make chocolates in the back. Very cool, and we love what we’ve tasted. Thanks for the inspiration! Pinned and Tweeted.

  4. The Belgium one looks amazing! Why did I read this when I’m hungry?! 🙂 Can’t say no to some chocolate… although as a British person I have to admit, I don’t feel that Hershey’s counts as chocolate haha. I’ve tried it a few times and it’s so sugary and different to normal chocolate!