In this flavorful episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with acclaimed Bay Area chef and restaurateur Paul Iglesias, the creative force behind Oakland, California hotspots Parché and Jaji.  Known for weaving Colombian and Salvadorian heritage into every dish, Paul takes us on a journey from his roots in Washington, D.C., to the global […]

Today we’re breaking down notable travel changes, including the new TSA policy that finally ends the dreaded shoe removal at airport security.  Then, things take a turn as Tara shares how an order of fried chicken led to the downfall of the infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde. Finally, we’re exploring the top-ranked U.S. and international […]

We’re digging into the infamous 2013 Carnival Triumph disaster, also known as the “Poop Cruise”. We dive into the chain of events that led to the catastrophic engine fire, the subsequent power and plumbing failures, and how 4,200 passengers were left stranded in unsanitary and dire conditions for five days.  This (disturbing) tale includes firsthand […]

We’re kicking off Cocktail Conversations on the podcast! We’re exploring the origins, deliciousness, and nuances of two classic cocktails: the Aviation and the Negroni.  We start with Tara’s favorite gin-based drink, the Aviation, detailing its Prohibition-era roots that will give you all the 1920’s feels. Then, we dig into John’s Italian favorite, the Negroni, tracing […]

Join us as we break down and recap our recent trip to Maui, including what we would and wouldn’t do if we could do it again. And, we also dig into how it was traveling with our 16-month-old and share what helped (and hindered) us as we traveled with her. We’re sharing where we’d recommend […]

We’re joined by Andrea Lemieux, an expert on Turkish wine! We’re digging into all things Turkey in this conversation. Join us as we explore the overlooked world of Turkish wine, chat about native grape varieties that many wineries are trying to save, the challenges faced by local wineries from a legal and governmental perspective, and […]

We’re digging into a variety of topics spanning wine, food, and travel industries!  🍷 Parisian cafes swapping expensive wines for cheaper alternatives. 🍷 The most heartwarming fear or flying Reddits🍷 Tips for surviving the middle seat on a plane🍷 Middle seat armrest etiquette🍷 Ways to keep comfy on a flight🍷 Airplane facts with Max🍷 Wine futures […]