A thriving culinary scene, that calls on destinations around the world, can be found in Senegal’s Historic Saint Louis area. It's a place writer Ed Placidi says is an area you should explore in West Africa. A building in Saint Louis. Saint Louis was once the...
"When in Rome..." the saying goes, encouraging us to do like the locals do. We're all about that on RealFoodTraveler.com. Here, writer Betsa Marsh shows us how the locals did it way back when, and in present day, where Spain provides the Roman spa experience to...
Writer Leslie Long had the opportunity to explore Anguilla and we were lucky to read about a variety of meals she had there. In this article, she dives deeper, island-hopping for what she describes as the Ultimate Caribbean Lunch (and more) on Anguilla’s Sandy Island....
Grossed out, or fascinated, we have to admit, bugs are having their moment - as food. Nutritious, interesting, trendy and also traditional, you may find yourself chowing down on something you once squashed (or gently took outside between a drinking glass and a piece...
It's wonderful to be able to learn how to cook authentic cuisine, from someone who knows how to do it really well. Even when you don't consider yourself much of a cook! Truly combining food and travel, writer Carrie Dow learned a lot, and...
Writer Leslie Long shows us, one tasty meal at a time, that what she calls the "foodiest island in the Caribbean" has rebounded beautifully from Hurricane Irma. Follow along as she describes her delicious day on Anguilla. My first trip to Anguilla some years ago was...
Culinary writer, Irvina Lew, was so impressed with Portugal, which she first visited in 2016, that she has returned three times! This piece focuses on gastronomy in and near Porto; stay tuned for future articles in RealFoodTraveler.com about Irvina's...
The Baltics offer history, charm, and a plethora of authentic culinary experiences. Travel writer, Betsa Marsh, is back with another in her series, with a new stop, Baltics by the Bite: Tallinn. As a concept, time travel can be so shopworn. But this time it clicks: We...
RealFoodTraveler.com's Ski and Dive Editor, Yvette Cardozo, has had wonderful scuba diving adventures over the years. Recently, she went scuba diving in Barbados at premier Barbados resorts. She not only shares what she saw but she shares considerations for...
Eating the authentic foods of a region is one thing (a really good thing). But having the opportunity to learn how to cook those foods, learning about the ingredients and techniques, working side-by-side with chefs or homecooks? Well, that takes culinary...
Writer Betsa Marsh is taking RealFoodTraveler.com readers on a jaunt to the Baltics. The first stop in our series is Helsinki! Become immersed in the experience of the sights, smells and flavors. Baltics by the Bite: First stop Helsinki! Aren’t all foodies part...
Champagne. The very word conjures up images of elegant celebrations, even though bubbles sell at various price points. RealFoodTraveler.com welcomes award-winning writer, Irvina Lew, who guides us through 12 top choices in the Champagne region and suggests some...
What a treat it is to learn to make an iconic food of a region, from people who live there, while you're there too. Talk about authentic culinary travel! Travel writer, Debi Lander had that pleasure when she learned to make grape leaf rolls, aka, dolmades, in Greece....
Travel writer and photographer, Rich Grant, is Real Food Traveler's resident historian. Specifically, he is our George Washington expert! See links at the end of this article for some of his other stories. This time, Rich shows us why we need to Follow George...
The vibe, the action, the grit, the fun, the tacos. Follow along as Sherry Spitsnaugle, the latest writer to join the RealFoodTraveler.com team, takes us on a tasty journey, day tripping in Tijuana. Day Tripping in Tijuana: TJ outing offers a taste of taco bliss Cars...
In Part 1 of this article, writer Yvette Cardozo broke her ankle just before embarking on a great ski vacation in British Columbia. Always one to look on the bright side of things, she used the opportunity to find out, and enjoy, some of the many activities one can do...
The plans have been made. The excitement is rising. Your upcoming ski vacation in British Columbia is going to be awesome - until it isn't. What do you do when an injury derails your ski time? You discover all of the many other things you can do at your destination....
The flavors of Thailand are varied, colorful, and delicious. RealFoodTraveler.com welcomes travel writer Lavanya Sunkara as she shows us vegan Thai food by region. The first time the sweet and tangy papaya salad made contact with my taste buds, I was in heaven. The...
One of the best things about travel is finding out that other people do things differently. What's a "norm" for you might be completely foreign to someone else and vice versa. We expand our horizons when we travel, discovering that new and different can be delightful....
Travel writer Rich Grant takes us to hallowed ground, in Normandy. With Veterans Day coming up November 11, 2018 and the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on June 6, 2019, his article about the five places to experience the Great Allied Invasion of...
Summer may be waning, but we can extend it a bit with something fresh and lovely to sip on the patio. Here's a Summer Sangria recipe from Blumenthal restaurant, a classic brasserie in Montreal, Canada. Travel writer, Libby Margolis recently told us about the place,...
Welcome writer Joshua Berman to RealFoodTraveler.com. His debut article has a unique twist - a group of Global Dental Relief volunteers each being fueled by eating like a local in Guatemala. The sight of the breakfast table at the Full Moon Cafe, on the first...
Earlier in the summer, Elizabeth Pineo Margolis told us what to expect from the 2018 Montreal Jazz Festival. While there, naturally, she had to eat so she was kind enough to provide us a tale of Real Food Travelers in Montreal! As a bonus, Elizabeth provided us with...
Visit a truly authentic, restaurant that makes divine dumplings, in China, of course. Get a glimpse into how they are made.
Street food is a big thing in British Columbia. It's one of its claims to fame. Writers Yvette Cardozo and Bill Hirsch though, found there's a lot more to the foodie scene, discovering where to eat in Richmond, British Columbia. Yvette also scored a great recipe for...
It's pinkies up (or not) at Flower Afternoon Tea at the Royal Lancaster London hotel. Writer Julie Hatfield tells us what to expect from the delicious and delightful experience. Sure, Queen Elizabeth probably has a nice teatime at Buckingham Palace every...
Welcome writer Carrie Dow to RealFoodTraveler.com. She starts off with a bang, covering exactly the kind of thing we like to show you in our online travel magazine - quintessential dishes the locals love. In this case, it's a noodle dish called Mie Goreng, in Bali!...
Recently, travel writer Ed Placidi shared an article about the colorful, exotic street foods of Sri Lanka, enabling us to imagine how flavorful it all was. Now, he brings us a different kind of food story from that trip in Sri Lanka - the day a Pachyderm stole his...
Intrigue, glamour, turmoil - there's so much wrapped up in how people think about Cuba. Travel writer Jessica Dixon, who recently wrote an article about Havana for us, reviews the book Cuba Then, which provides a perspective on a backstory that only serves to intrigue...
Food tours are a great way to get to know a new destination. Not only are you tasting the iconic foods of the area, but you're meeting the business owners and sightseeing along the way. Yvonne Michie Horn takes us along on a food tour that had her eating her way...
