Durian is a fruit that you either love, or hate. Around Asia, it is quite the celebrated delicacy....one which you can smell from a mile away. This tropical fruit is known for its meaty texture, spiky exterior, and pungent odor. Many chefs around the world have incorporated it into desserts and main dishes on their menus too, creating adventurous specials and head turning bites.

I had the opportunity to try this fruit during my trip in Thailand, but unfortunately it does not count among my best memories 

For me the fruit has the consistency of an avocado, which I love but the smell is unmercifully cruel - I guess I wouldn't know what to compare it to. In Thailand there are very high fines for bringing them into a hotel. Interestingly, however, there are restaurants where you pay a specific amount and can eat the fruit as long as you have the strength.

I would rather not dare to try it again, but there are many lovers of it - also for its health properties.

Would you dare to try it?