In this episode Tara sits down with Susie Stonefield, a Grief and Creativity Coach and artist based in Northern California, to share a remarkable travel story about how living abroad shaped her life. Susie recounts moving to Florence, Italy in 1985 with her mother and 15-year-old brother for a year abroad—arriving with no housing arranged […]

We’re so excited to introduce a brand-new format for the show: “A Taste Of…” In this series, we randomly draw a destination from a jar and take you on a city-focused deep dive… all from home. It’s part travel storytelling, part cultural exploration, and fully rooted in what we love most: food, drink, history, and […]

In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara chats with Brianna and Morgan, co-hosts of the Global Girlfriend Podcast, about their journeys into living abroad, expat life, and creating meaningful careers overseas. They first met while teaching abroad in Albania, and from there, each followed a unique path around the world. Brianna shares how an […]

In this episode of Taste Toast Travel podcast we’re joined by Kelly Forbes, a luxury travel expert with over 25 years in the travel industry and the founder of A’ARU Collective, a community-driven platform connecting travelers with sustainable luxury hotels around the world. Kelly shares her journey through the luxury travel world, from her early […]

In this episode of the Taste Toast Travel podcast we welcome Jenny Eden Berk, a certified eating psychology coach and culinary nutritionist, for a thoughtful conversation at the intersection of food, travel, and mindful living. Jenny shares her personal journey from restrictive diet culture to a more holistic, intuitive eating approach, and how learning to […]

In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re kicking off 2026 by sharing what’s ahead for us, both in our personal travels and on the podcast. We reflect on the fresh energy that comes with a new year, talk about how our travel mindset is evolving, and outline an exciting new direction for the show—including […]

New Year’s is one of the few moments the entire world seems to pause, but the way we welcome a new beginning looks completely different depending on where you are. In this solo episode, Tara takes you on a global journey through New Year’s traditions around the world, exploring how different cultures use food, ritual, […]