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

In this episode of the Taste Toast Travel Podcast, we’re raising a glass and celebrating California Wine Month! 🍷 From iconic varietals like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon to legendary regions including Napa Valley, Paso Robles, and Mendocino, we’re exploring what makes California a global wine powerhouse—literally, we’re 4th in the WORLD in wine production! The […]

Drink, Podcast

September 1, 2025

Uncorking California Wine Month: History, Regions & Why It’s Iconic

Uncorking California Wine Month: History, Regions & Why It’s Iconic on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

Join Tara as she chats with Moira Khan, a Grief Coach, educator, and seasoned traveler whose journey has taken her from New Zealand to the UK and now to sunny Spain. In this inspiring conversation, Moira shares: ✈️ How she navigated expat life in Spain and adapted to cultural differences.✈️ Her experiences moving across continents […]

Podcast, Travel

August 23, 2025

Expat Life in Spain: Moira Khan on Travel, Growth, Cultural Shifts, and Adventures from New Zealand to Europe

Expat Life in Spain: Moira Khan on Travel, Growth, Cultural Shifts, and Adventures from New Zealand to Europe on Taste Toast Travel

In this crime lovers episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re unpacking two shocking true crime stories from Northern California’s wine country in Napa. First, we investigate the infamous French Laundry wine heist in Yountville, CA, where thieves made off with over $300,000 in rare, high-end wine—a burglary of a Thomas Keller restaurantthat rocked the food […]

Podcast, Travel

August 10, 2025

True Crime in Napa: The French Laundry Heist & a Shocking Vineyard Murder

True Crime in Napa: The French Laundry Heist & a Shocking Vineyard Murder 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

Struggling to choose the right bottle of wine without spending a fortune? In this episode, Certified Sommelier John shares expert wine buying tips to help you shop smart—whether you’re browsing the aisles of Trader Joe’s, Costco, or your favorite wine shop. We break down exactly how to choose a great bottle of wine on a […]

Podcast

July 14, 2025

Wine Buying Tips on a Budget (from a Sommelier!)

Wine Buying Tips on a Budget (from a Sommelier!) on the Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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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