Food for Thought with The Red Headed Traveler
Food brings people together. When traveling, sharing a meal is often a great way to break the ice and get to know people. Even when language is a challenge, people really connect through food. In fact, some say that to truly experience a culture, you have to taste it. When we eat local foods, or better yet work […]
Food for Thought with Slightly Astray
Most travelers, whether we agree with the label or not, are foodies. We are explorers and experimenters, open to new experiences. Eating (and cooking) local cuisine, we gain insight into the places we visit. Whether it’s a national dish or a new-found local favorite, getting food tips from local residents is a great way to make […]
Food for Thought with Spilling the Beans
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are,” wrote Anthelme Brillat-Savarin back in the 1800s. This phrase lived on, uttered again by Chairman Kaga on Iron Chef. What were they getting at? Food and drink affect every person on the planet, but it’s more than just “you are what you eat.” The […]
Food for Thought with LandLopers
Food brings people together. Even when language is a challenge, sharing a meal breaks down barriers quickly. Some of our fondest travel memories involve meals we’ve shared or recipes we’ve brought home from a trip. Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the role food plays for them. A […]
Food for Thought with The Crowded Planet
Through a country or region’s foods, we make meaningful connections that we might never otherwise. Whether it’s learning a new recipe or sharing a meal with new friends, food memories are powerful. Culinary travel is becoming more and more popular, and with good reason. Food influences the way we experience the destinations we visit. Through our Food […]
Food for Thought with Odd Years Travel
Some say that “To truly experience a culture, you must taste it.” While it’s not the only way to get to know a destination and the folks who live there, food plays an undeniably integral part in our lives. We all have to eat, after all! Through a country or region’s foods, we also make […]
Food for Thought with A Cook Not Mad
Through our Food for Thought series, we hope to learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the role food plays. A new installment is published each Friday for the duration of the series. We find that in our own travels, one quick (and delicious) way to immerse ourselves in another culture is through its cuisine. Seeking out local […]
Food for Thought with A Taste of Travel
As we travel, we realize more and more how focused we are on food. We spend time researching, photographing, talking to people about what and where they like to eat. Some of our best travel memories involve sharing a meal with friends, old and new. Through cooking and eating together, we gain a deeper understanding […]
Food for Thought with The Hungry Partier
Have you ever found yourself reminiscing about your travels by discussing the meals you had? We do it all the time. Food is a powerful memory trigger. Certain smells remind us of childhood. A single spice can transport us back to a place. Through a country or region’s foods, we also make meaningful connections with others. Sharing […]
Food for Thought with Twenty Years Hence
As the Food for Thought interview series continues, we learn more about other travelers’ journeys, and the role food plays. Each new interview confirms our belief that food is one of the best ways to experience a culture more deeply. In our travels, we’ve come to realize how important discovering, eating, and sometimes even making local dishes is to understanding local culture. Food […]