We’re on remote Easter Island with travel writer Shafik Meghji to talk about the incredible Bird Man contest, the mysterious Moai statues, and Uma, the method of cooking on hot stones. [EP132] Show Notes: Shafik Meghji’s website Shafik talks about Buen...

We’re sampling many different styles of pizza from the margarita that originated in Naples to the deep dish from Chicago to the surprising pizza in Argentina and the unique St. Louis style pie. [Ep 131] Show Notes: Shafik Meghji’s website Shafik talks ...

We’re in Taiwan with Wendy Werneth, The Nomadic Vegan for night markets and Three Cups Monkey Head Mushroom. Plus, she shares the heartwarming story of Rainbow Grandpa. [Ep 130] Show Notes: Wendy’s website The Nomadic Vegan Wendy talks about India on t...

Istanbul, Turkey is famous for the Grand Bazaar and Turkish. We’ll talk about that plus try Meza, the powerful drink Raki, and Turkish pizza called Lahmacun. [Ep 129] Show Notes: Istanbul food tour with Ugur and Culinary Backstreets Grand Bazaar websit...

We’re talking with Leon Logothetis of the Kindness Diaries about his trips around the world on a motorcycle and in a VW bug. Leon tells us about hugging strangers, helping orphans in India, and visiting a tea plantation. Plus,

We’re exploring coffee all over the world from the fancy coffee houses of Vienna to the delightful tradition of Suspended Coffee in Naples to coffee made with a root in New Orleans [Ep127] Show Notes: Vienna episode on Destination Eat Drink Vienna Food...

Katie Quinn, author of Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France talks about harvesting grapes in Italy, her Mt. Rushmore of cheese, and why Julia Child is a badass.

We’re back in Oaxaca with our friend, foodie tour guide Maria Itaka, to talk about smoky Mezcal, drinking chocolate and the emergence of coffee culture in Mexico’s culinary capital. [Ep 125] Show Notes: Oaxaca food tour from Culinary Backstreets Articl...

We’re in Oaxaca, Mexico with Foodie Tour Guide Maria Itaka to explore Mexico’s culinary capital and try tamales, mole, and tropical fruit [EP124]

We’re in Nice, France talking with documentary filmmaker Scott Petersen about his movie “We Eat Socca Here” and the unique dish called Socca. We also talk rose wine, chickpea beer, and making friends at the bus stop.