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 […]

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July 7, 2025

The Carnival Poop Cruise, Meghan Markle’s Rosé Wine & No Tax on Tips

The Carnival Poop Cruise, Meghan Markle's Rosé Wine & No Tax on Tips 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 […]

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June 23, 2025

Cocktail Conversations: The Aviation and Negroni

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

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 […]

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June 8, 2025

Maui Trip Recap: What We Would (and Wouldn’t) Do Again & Travel with an Infant

Maui Trip Recap: What We Would (and Wouldn't) Do Again & Travel with an Infant on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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 […]

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June 1, 2025

Exploring the World of Turkish Wine & Tourism with Andrea Lemieux

Exploring the World of Turkish Wine & Tourism with Andrea Lemieux on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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 […]

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May 12, 2025

Parisian Wine Scams, Fear of Flying Reddits & the Best Italian Food Finds

Parisian Wine Scams, Fear of Flying Reddits & the Best Italian Food Finds on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

Today we’re welcoming Gemma Soley, a freelance social media marketer specializing in the UK wine industry. From this conversation you’ll gain insights into various facets of the wine landscape, focusing on the differences between the UK and US markets, cultural perceptions of wine, the influence of Gen Z on the alc/bev industry, and the importance […]

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May 5, 2025

Exploring the UK vs. US Wine Industry & Mastering Wine Marketing with Gemma Soley

We’re going back to our roots (working in the wine industry) and digging into the world of wine and food pairings! We’re chatting about the fundamental principles of pairing wine with food, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective. John shares his expertise as a certified sommelier, explaining why certain wines enhance specific dishes […]

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April 28, 2025

Your Go-To Wine and Food Pairings (from a Sommelier)

Your Go-To Wine and Food Pairings (from a Sommelier) by Taste Toast Travel

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