We’re back for part two of our Florence deep dive! And this time, we’re exploring the views, palaces, gardens, and local gems that make this city unforgettable. In this episode, we’re heading beyond the Duomo to uncover some of Florence’s most iconic viewpoints, history you probably don’t know, and everyday local life. From panoramic terraces […]

Join me as I travel to New York City and spend four unforgettable days in Manhattan for a book launch—including seeing my face on a billboard in Times Square (still surreal 😭). This NYC travel vlog captures a mix of real-life moments, milestones, and iconic New York experiences. I was invited to co-author Resilient A.F., […]

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 […]

Travel has a funny way of revealing who we really are. And when you’re traveling with a partner, that truth comes out fast! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re talking about how travel tests relationships—and ultimately strengthens (or breaks) them. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re reflecting on how traveling together has […]

In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re sharing the travel mistakes we’ll never make again and the lessons we learned the hard way. From overpacking and booking flights with way-too-tight connections to forgetting to check the weather, local holidays, and transportation logistics, we’re diving into the missteps that have shaped how we travel today. […]