If Málaga is only on your radar for beaches or cruise stops… you’re missing the best part! In this episode, Tara sits down with Málaga-based travel guide, content creator and foodie Cristina Reina to explore a deeper, more flavorful side of southern Spain—one that most visitors completely overlook. From historic neighborhoods and over 40 museums […]

Podcast, Travel

May 5, 2026

Málaga, Spain Travel Guide: Food, Culture & Hidden Gems Beyond the Beach with Cristina Reina

Málaga, Spain Travel Guide: Food, Culture & Hidden Gems Beyond the Beach with Cristina Reina on Taste Toast Travel

In the episode, Tara sits down with Certified Health & Wellness Coach Tess Cheng for a deep dive into mindful traveling, staying healthy on the go, and finding the sweet spot between wellness and wanderlust. Tess has explored all seven continents, and she brings a wealth of real-world travel insight. From navigating jet lag and […]

Food, Podcast, Travel

November 26, 2025

Mindful Travel 101: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling with Tess Cheng

Mindful Travel 101: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling with Tess Cheng on Taste Toast Travel

Today we’re taking you on a trip to Siena, Italy! Siena holds a special place in our heart because we lived and worked at a winery just outside of the city for several months in 2018, and were married there in 2022. We’re sharing stories, travel tips, and our favorite experiences in one of Tuscany’s […]

Food, Podcast, Travel

September 8, 2025

Exploring Siena, Italy: Six Insider Tips for Your Visit (From People Who Lived There)

Exploring Siena, Italy: Six Insider Tips for Your Visit (From People Who Lived There) on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

This week, we’re unpacking a handful of headlines in the food, drink, and travel industries, including Wine Enthusiast’s top Napa Valley wineries to visit (and adding our own insider picks you won’t want to miss!). We’ll also spill the tea on: 🧳 The dirtiest spots in hotel rooms, and even your suitcase🍺 Why so many […]

Drink, Food, Podcast, Travel

August 23, 2025

Top Napa Wineries, Irish Pub History + Travel’s Dirtiest Secrets

Top Napa Wineries, Irish Pub History + Travel's Dirtiest Secrets on Taste Toast Travel

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 […]

Drink, Food, Podcast, Travel

August 10, 2025

Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias

Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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 […]

Podcast

August 10, 2025

TSA Travel Changes, Bonnie & Clyde’s Fried Chicken Mishap, and Top-Ranked Cities for Food & Drink

TSA Travel Changes, Bonnie & Clyde's Fried Chicken Mishap, and Top-Ranked Cities for Food & Drink on Taste Toast Travel

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 […]

Podcast

June 23, 2025

Cocktail Conversations: The Aviation and Negroni

Cocktail Conversations: The Aviation and Negroni on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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