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.

We’re talking with musicians like Kate Pierson of the B-52s about flaming volcanoes, fish and chips with Jason Ringenberg of Jason and Scorchers, exploding jars of jam with Texas Music Hall of Famer Ruthie Foster,

We’re in Costa Rica with Foodie Tour Guide Adriana Font for coffee, chocolate, cassava and the Pura Vida. [Ep 121] Show Notes: Foodie Tours Costa Rica website Desde La Raiz restaurant Underground Brew Cafe website Cabra Negra website Franco coffee hous...

We’re in Naples, Italy to try a pastry soaked in rum, coffee with caramelized sugar, and a custom of sharing with my guest, foodie tour guide Fiorella Squillante. [Ep 120] Show Notes: Naples Fabulous website Vesuvius vs.

We’re in the Eternal City for pasta, gelato, and Roman style pizza with author, podcaster, and Rome foodie tour guide Katie Parla [EP119] Show Notes: Katie Parla’s website Roman walking tours with Katie Parla Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten R...