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Abbey Algiers is back for another Real Food Traveler Podcast episode about Spain. This time, it's Valencia where Abbey recently visited, coming back with a wealth of useful and delicious information to help us plan our visit there. She gives us the ins and outs of the foodie scene, including what time it's appropriate to eat Paella, unique places to get authentic cuisine an

Imagine the opulence of the Court of King Louis XIV, hosting lavish balls and welcoming dignitaries from around Europe to the Palace of Versailles, France. Among the delicacies that were served were Bissinger's chocolates. The family was granted the title of Confiseur Imperial (Confectioner of the Empire) by Louis. Those scratch-made, hand-crafted chocolate treats are still mad

First, she was an actress in New York. Then she ran a car dealership. Then, she made ice cream for a living. Listen to how these seemingly unrelated careers blended together perfectly, much like the creative flavors of ice cream Erika Thomas makes. Her Colorado-based company, High Point Creamery, may have started as a favorite treat she made for her family at home but it now includ

With a long, rich history, plentiful seafood and a supportive restaurant scene, it's easy to experience the culinary scene in Galveston, Texas. The city's Restaurant Weeks offers an annual opportunity to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at special price points that enable restaurant owners and chefs to show off the best of their best each year. Learn about what Restaurant W

My guest for this episode is Abbey Algiers, a fellow travel journalist, whom I met in 2024 in Mallorca. Abbey has had a passion for Spain for years and years and has been fortunate enough to return many times. Hear Abbey tell about some of her local foodie experiences around Spain but, specifically, about the real experiences of dining - beyond just eating good food. You can see ph

You'd be amazed how much of Vienna, Austria you can experience in a short time! As part of a river cruise on the Danube, my husband and I had the opportunity to experience a quick stay in Vienna through an excursion tour offered by Viking River Cruises, plans we made on our own, plus a lovely overnight stay at a very unique hotel. For the first time on the Real Food Traveler Podca

Thanks to its health benefits and delicious flavor, olive oil has never been more popular. Enjoy this podcast conversation with Tiffany Blackman of Aubocassa, makers of extra virgin premium olive oil on the island of Mallorca. Learn about their revolutionary techniques for harvesting and production and how best to use and store olive oil. And, you'll learn why you might have been t

Meet Luis, the owner of MOLTAK Kitchen Life, which provides hands-on cooking experiences (and dinner afterword) inside a centuries-old windmill in the heart of Palma Mallorca. His classes are a great way for Real Food Travelers to get to know the stories behind, and flavors of, the local cuisine. Read the article that accompanies this podcast where you can also watch our YouTube v

With the third of his 3-part series about travel in Peru now available on Real Food Traveler, here's a conversation that shares some of the best tips and memories from a sibling trip that included a visit to Machu Picchu. Learn more and get the links to all three articles on our site, RealFoodTraveler.com.

Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana is enjoying a refresh. With a revitalized riverfront area, world-renowned genealogical center, thriving arts and culture scene, bold mural walk and new places to stay, there's a lot to see and do. And their restaurant scene has been experiencing a big boost as of late. Enjoy this conversation with Johnny Perez, owner of Te Gusto Hospitality which en