In our roundup of travel stories this week: why mosquitoes are getting better at outsmarting humans, the sun-kissed island known as the “Turkish Maldives,” plus the mysterious case of the missing Korean trash cans.

Tacos or tarte tatin? Burritos or boeuf Bourguignon? Choose your fighter as we’re going all in on a battle of national fare.

France has the haute cuisine, the Michelin pedigree and the UNESCO-recognized bread.

Mexico has the confluence of Indigenous and European influences, the slow-cooked meat, and the pre-Hispanic corn processes.

We’ve put together a roundup of 20 classic French dishes everyone needs to try and, because we were feeling generous, 23 Mexican dishes that ought to be on your table ASAP.