94 articles tagged with culinary travel
I've explored markets from Barcelona to Bangkok, but Houston's culinary landscape genuinely surprised me. When my sustainable tourism investment group targeted Texas for expansion, I found myself spending a week in Space City—a metropolis I'd previously (and regrettably) overlooked. What...
The first time I tasted a Maine lobster, I was kneeling in the sand at sunset, watching an elder from a neighboring Wabanaki nation demonstrate the traditional way to cook shellfish. That moment—where ancient knowledge met the Atlantic's bounty—forever changed...
Brisbane wasn't always on Australia's culinary map. When I first visited in the early 2000s while researching coral reef conservation efforts, the city's food scene was, shall we say, functional rather than inspirational. Fast forward two decades, and what a...
There's something profoundly intimate about understanding a place through its food—the ingredients that spring from its soil, the techniques shaped by generations of necessity and innovation, and the communal rituals that transform mere sustenance into cultural identity. As a conservation...
There's something magical about contrasting destinations that showcase humanity's relationship with water and land. As someone who grew up exploring the sun-baked landscapes of the American Southwest, I've always been drawn to places where urban innovation meets natural splendor. When...
Standing in the early morning light of Kandahar's central bazaar, the air thick with the scent of cardamom and woodsmoke, I found myself transported by sensory overload. Men in traditional turbans hustled past with carts of fresh pomegranates, their ruby...
My relationship with Brussels began as many do—with a conference on educational methodologies that had me extending my stay through the weekend. What started as a business necessity evolved into one of my most cherished culinary pilgrimages, one I've since...
The first thing that hit me when I stepped out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport wasn't Manila's infamous traffic or humidity – it was the *smell*. Sweet, savory, smoky, and tangy aromas mingled in the air, instantly triggering my culinary...
The rhythm of a city reveals itself not in tourist brochures but in the steam rising from food carts at dusk, in the cadence of vendors' calls, and in the symphony of spices that perfume the air. After years of...
Standing amid the autumn-gilded vineyards of Saint-Émilion, watching the morning mist retreat across rows of Merlot vines, I was reminded why Bordeaux has captivated wine enthusiasts for centuries. The region's terroir tells a story that began long before our modern...
There's something deeply spiritual about breaking bread in a new place. As someone who has spent years exploring the sacred connections between food, culture, and community across continents, I find that a city's true essence often reveals itself not in...
When I first landed in Chengdu with my daughter Mia last spring, the air was thick with the intoxicating aroma of Sichuan peppercorns wafting from street-side vendors. Having explored markets from Valencia to Vietnam, I thought I understood the language...
I've traveled to over 40 countries during my career as a fitness consultant, but few destinations have captivated me like Mendoza. This Argentine wine region sits in the shadow of the majestic Andes Mountains, creating a backdrop that makes every...
The scent of *arepas* frying in the early morning mist. The vibrant colors of exotic fruits I couldn't name. The gentle hum of conversations in Spanish floating through café windows. My first morning in Bogotá felt like stepping into a...
Stepping off the overnight bus from Ho Chi Minh City, I was greeted by something I hadn't felt in weeks – a cool mountain breeze. After sweating through coastal Vietnam, Dalat's highland climate was a literal breath of fresh air....
