ExtraVirgin Food & Travel

Meet the adventurous and brave Alienor le Gouvello who challenged herself to walk Australia's 5300km National Trail. Ask Alienor and she says her journey wasn't a solo one - she was part of a team that included her three tamed brumbies and her faithful dog Fox. Alienor's journey started in Victoria's wild and snowy high country alps and ended after 13 months of emotional highs and lows in the coun...

This episode of ExtraVirgin "Postcards" comes from a tiny and remote island in the Pacific Ocean, over 1400 km from mainland Australia. At just 35km square, Norfolk Island is home to around 1750 inhabitants, many of whom are the direct descendants of the Bounty mutineers.  Islander Sharyn Quintal talks to us about her beloved island home and its fascinating history - the unique language spoken, th...

Italian-born cook and restaurateur Stefano de Pieri discusses authentic Italian food and why such a small country as Italy has such a diverse food culture - expect everything from food for feasts to the genius food of the "cucina povera" or poor kitchen. Stefano, who has run a successful eatery in regional Victoria for 30 years, is also passionate about using the food of his local area in the Murr...

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Postcards , where we travel the globe talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live, we hear from Tim Cox, in Hobart , Tasmania. A local, off-and-on for the past 30 years, Tim talks about Hobart's vibrant arts scene, dismisses a few preconceptions about Australia's least populated capital city and shares some of its secrets, including his favourite e...

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Postcards , where we travel the globe talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live, we hear from Tim Cox, in Hobart , Tasmania. A local, off-and-on for the past 30 years, Tim talks about Hobart's vibrant arts scene, dismisses a few preconceptions about Australia's least populated capital city and shares some of its secrets, including his favourite e...

In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, we discuss the fascinating subject of 'wild' foods. Our guest, Gina Rae La Cerva is an award-winning writer, author of " Feasting Wild In Search of the Last Untamed Food ," a geographer, and environmental anthropologist originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Equipped with both insatiable curiosity and absolute fearlessness, she's researched tsun...

Fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Dubai where Farida Ahmed grew up and now runs a food tour business. Farida's postcard takes us beyond the ultra-modern urban landscape you may know to the hidden gems of old Dubai,...

Whether you're headed to New Zealand imminently, or are dreaming of a future visit, you'll want to listen to this ExtraVirgin Food & Travel episode. We were lucky enough to have the extremely knowledgeable Stephanie Holmes on the podcast for this episode on New Zealand. A British-born, now Auckland local, Stephanie is the travel editor of The New Zealand Herald , so is perfectly placed to talk us...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets.   This week's postcard is from Madrid, Spain where Australian-born writer Juan-Carlo Tomás now lives and thrives. Juan-Carlo takes us through a day in the life of a Madrileños - there's...

Award winning Travel writer Tracey Croke is a fan of 'roughty-toughty' travel - adventurous, off-the-beaten track journeys preferably on two wheels. In this epsiode of ExtraVirgin Food and Travel Podcast we talk to Tracey about how her love of bike travel developed and her international adventures, including cycling among the wildlife in Botswana, travelling the Masar Ibrahmi Al-Khalil, in Palesti...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets.   This week's postcard is from Invercargill, New Zealand's southern-most city. Linc Pottinger fled his hometown as a young adult only to find himself drawn back and enamoured of its 4-sea...

Do you want to know more about the complex topic of sustainable seafood? What about how to choose fish at the shops?  Should you only buy local? Fresh or frozen? Our guest, seafood advocate and purveyor John Susman (@fishheads), answers all these questions and more, and shares his top tips for choosing seafood, as well as how to make the most of your selected seafood so it's delicious - and sustai...

Have you ever wondered where Italians go to holiday in their own country? The answer is Puglia , an unspoiled southern region of Italy at the 'heel' of Italy's boot. With the Adriatic on one side and the Ionian sea on the other, it has miles of ruggedly beautiful beaches, while the interior has the greatest population of olive groves in the country. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Postcards , we ta...

We chat with Australian Monique Ceccato who followed her heart to the other side of the world - in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic. We hear how she met her love, how she got permission to travel despite lockdowns, and all the incredible bucket list experiences she's had along the way.  Listen to hear if there's a happy ending for Monique. Support this podicast at https://ko-fi.com/extrav...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Meghan Gearino who lives in Richmond, the capital of Virginia on the US East coast. Richmond is famous for its well-preserved historic architecture and cobb...

Anas Atassi, author of: "Sumac - Recipes and Stories from Syria ,"  was born in Homs in Syria and split his time growing up between Saudi Arabia, where his father was based for work, and long summer holidays with extended family in Syria.  Now based in Amsterdam, Anas stays connected to his former home and the memories of his family by cooking. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel , we tal...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, our postcard is from Samuel Meiji who lives in beautiful Manizales, in the coffee region of Colombia. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, Manizales boasts world-renown...

Learn about the customs, food and people of Bali. Not just a party destination for Aussie tourists, we hear from Janet DeNeefe that Bali retains its unique and rich culture. Australian-born, Janet first visited Bali more than 30 years ago, falling in love with the island and then a Balinese man who became her husband. Janet shares her love for Bali, and gives her top insider tips on what and where...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live - exploring beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets. In this episode Kuala Lumpur local and (like most KL-ites)  obsessed foodie, Karen Ho talks about her city - a place where colonalist architecture and gleaming glass skyscrapers co-exist...

Dale Chapman, chef and bush tucker advocate, is passionate about bringing Australia's indigenous foods into everyday cooking for both taste and well-being. Dale explains  how these foods can play a role in good health. Keen cooks will appreciate her insights into the flavours and uses of bush tucker which Dale sources through Aboriginal communities that grow and harvest bush ingredients. We also h...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. This episode, we hear from Cat Woods, a writer and yoga/pilates teacher in Melbourne, Australia, where a big city incorporates a multitude of eclectic neighbourhoods that entice you with...

Saké, a fermented drink, has much more in common with beer than spirits. A simple mix of steamed rice, water and culture, saké has been made in Japan since around 710AD. In this episode of ExtraVirgin Food & Travel Podcast, we talk all things 'nihonshu' with saké educator Melissa Mills. We find out how it's made, discuss the myths around saké, learn what the different names and numbers on the bott...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we meet Travis Curie of Atlanta, Georgia. Travis describes Georgia as a big city with a small town charm. He explains why Atlanta is nicknamed "the city in a forest", an...

We all know how good fermented foods are for our gut health, but many people don't realise how easy foods like sauerkraut and kombucha are to make at home. And, says The Fermentary's Sharon Flynn, wild fermented foods have a far greater number of health-giving microbes compared to most supermarket products. In this episode Sharon, who became a professional fermenter after healing her young daughte...

Come on an adventure and fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live. We explore beyond the guide books and tourist traps and discover local secrets. In this episode, we meet Fanny Gabas who calls Paris home. Fanny loves all of Paris but the 11th arrondissement is her "hood" and holds her heart. Fanny tells us what it's really like to...