“People who love to eat are always the best people.”
― Julia Child

Favorite Cooking Classes & Food Tours
Whenever I’m in a new destination, I always love to sign up for a cooking class or food tour to learn about regional specialties and to get advice from local foodies.
Learn about some of my favorites from all over the world and how to choose one for your next trip.
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5 Food Phrases for Your Next Trip Abroad + Bonus ChatGPT Prompt for Foodie Travelers
I believe that food is a universal language. It’s a common ground that unites us, no matter our background or history. To me, it’s also the quickest way to connect with a local culture when I travel. So even for…

Food Tours in Istanbul: Culinary Backstreets
When I first came to Turkiye as a visitor in 2015, I went looking for a new cookbook for my collection, since I usually buy a small one in each country I visit. Instead, I found Istanbul Eats: Exploring the…

How to Choose the Best Culinary Experience on Your Next Trip
In just about every new place I visit, I always try to book a culinary activity as close to the beginning of my trip as possible. It’s a strategy that’s paid off in so many ways – by helping me…

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My favorite restaurant in Istanbul: Ciya Sofrasi
Because I had a bit of a reputation as a foodie back home in Hawaii and now having spent more than nine years exploring the various regional dishes in Turkey, I’m often asked for my favorite restaurant in Istanbul. The…

Wine Tasting in Athens: Cinque in Monastiraki
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