Taste Toast Travel | Travel Podcast

Drop us a line or voice note! Have you ever felt caught between cultures or wondered where "home" truly is? In this episode, Tara sits down with Urmi Hossain, author, speaker, podcaster, and multicultural storyteller, to explore what it's like growing up between worlds. Born in Sicily, Italy, to Bangladeshi parents and now living in Montreal, Canada, Urmi shares her journey as a thi...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode Tara sits down with Australian-born travel expert Mary Vass, founder of Blue White Dream Tours, to talk about her incredible journey from Perth and Melbourne to Canada, Abu Dhabi, and eventually Greece, where she now lives with her family in Piraeus near Athens. With Greek and Polish roots, Mary shares how years of international living shaped her persp...

Drop us a line or voice note! What does it really take to launch a winery in today’s wine industry? In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with Canadian winemaker and entrepreneur Maddison Violet to talk about building a winery from the ground up in British Columbia’s stunning Okanagan Valley. From working in restaurants and studying wine through WSET and the Court of Master Sommeli...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode, we’re catching up on the latest in travel news, trends, and where we’re dreaming about going next—especially if it involves great food and drink! We dig into: ✈️ Monaco, with the world’s most expensive apartment sale—a $550 million ultra-luxury penthouse that takes “over-the-top” to a whole new level. ✈️ The sudden May 2026 shutdown of Spirit Airlines...

Drop us a line or voice note! If Málaga is only on your radar for beaches or cruise stops… you’re missing the best part! In this episode, Tara sits down with Málaga-based travel guide creator and foodie Cristina Reina to explore a deeper, more flavorful side of southern Spain—one that most visitors completely overlook. From historic neighborhoods and over 40 museums to nearby white villages and vi...

Drop us a line or voice note! We’re sitting down with the incredible Faye Cardwell, whose global story truly embodies what it means to build a life through travel, wine, and culture. Faye describes herself as “British by birth, French by marriage, German by residency, and Italian at heart,” and her journey absolutely lives up to that. What started with an early love of French turned into a year st...

Drop us a line or voice note! What if the life you've always dreamed of—one with more freedom, adventure, and intentional living—was actually more within reach than you think? In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with Suzy May, certified money educator and host of the Wander World School podcast, to explore what it really looks like to slow travel the world as a family, raise...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode Tara sits down with Susie Stonefield, a Grief and Creativity Coach and artist based in Northern California, to share a remarkable travel story about how living abroad shaped her life. Susie recounts moving to Florence, Italy in 1985 with her mother and 15-year-old brother for a year abroad—arriving with no housing arranged and no real plan. During the...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara sits down with Lindsey Tague to share how she left corporate marketing after burnout and a 2018 layoff to build a freelance business and become a full-time digital nomad. Nearly six years later, she’s living what she calls a “slowmad” lifestyle across Latin America, currently based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We unpack the...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, Tara chats with Brianna and Morgan, co-hosts of the Global Girlfriend Podcast, about their journeys into living abroad, expat life, and creating meaningful careers overseas. They first met while teaching abroad in Albania, and from there, each followed a unique path around the world. Brianna shares how an international internship...

Drop us a line or voice note! Travel has a funny way of revealing who we really are. And when you’re traveling with a partner, that truth comes out fast! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re: ✈️ Diving into how travel tests relationships and strengthens them over time. ✈️ Reflecting on our own experiences traveling together as a couple, living abroad early in our relationship, and now navi...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel we’re joined by Kelly Forbes, a luxury travel expert with over 25 years in the travel industry and the founder of A'ARU Collective, a community-driven platform connecting travelers with sustainable luxury hotels around the world. Kelly shares her journey through the luxury travel world, from her early career with a leading to...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re sharing the travel mistakes we’ll never make again and the lessons we learned the hard way. From overpacking and booking flights with way-too-tight connections to forgetting to check the weather, local holidays, and transportation logistics, we’re diving into the missteps that have shaped how we travel today. Fellow travele...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of the Taste Toast Travel podcast we welcome Jenny Eden Berk, a certified eating psychology coach and culinary nutritionist, for a thoughtful conversation at the intersection of food, travel, and mindful living. Jenny shares her personal journey from restrictive diet culture to a more holistic, intuitive eating approach, and how learning to listen to b...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we’re kicking off 2026 by sharing what’s ahead for us, both in our personal travels and on the podcast! We reflect on the fresh energy that comes with a new year, talk about how our travel mindset is evolving, and outline an exciting new direction for the show—including welcoming even more guests to share their unique travel stor...

Drop us a line or voice note! What does it really look like to quit a 9–5 job and move abroad? In this episode of the Taste Toast Travel podcast, we’re joined by Anna Schild, who shares her journey from working a corporate job in the United States to backpacking around the world—and eventually building a life in Germany.  From navigating visas and residency requirements to adjusting to everyday li...

Drop us a line or voice note! New Year’s is one of the few moments the entire world seems to pause, but the way we welcome a new beginning looks completely different depending on where you are.  In this solo episode, Tara takes you on a global journey through New Year’s traditions around the world, exploring how different cultures use food, ritual, symbolism, and community to let go of the old yea...

Drop us a line or voice note! Is wine actually healthier than beer, seltzers, or cocktails, or is that just good marketing? In this episode of Taste Toast Travel, we're diving into one of the most debated questions in food and drink culture: can wine fit into a healthy lifestyle?  With John’s background as a Certified Sommelier and both of our experience working in the wine industry, we unpac...

Drop us a line or voice note! Join us as we unpack major travel trends of 2025! We're digging into our 2025 year-in-review of food, drink, and travel trends, where we break down the biggest moments, shifts, and cultural movements that defined the year. From tinned fish evolving into a luxury pantry staple to golden hour dining, to the rise of AI-powered travel itineraries and airline and trav...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode, we're taking you on a global tour of December holiday traditions around the world—going far beyond the typical Christmas celebrations.  From vibrant festivals to soulful rituals, this cultural deep dive explores how different countries honor light, community, and renewal during the winter season. We break down each tradition with storytelling, hi...

Drop us a line or voice note! Today we're breaking down Condé Nast Traveler’s newest list of the best places to travel in Europe in 2026. From classic cities getting exciting new updates to underrated regions ready for their moment, this episode is packed with insider insights and inspiration for your next trip. This list dives into the cultural highlights, new attractions, and major developm...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode, Tara sits down with Certified Health & Wellness Coach Tess Cheng for a deep dive into mindful traveling, staying healthy on the go, and finding the sweet spot between wellness and wanderlust.  Tess has explored all seven continents, and she brings a wealth of real-world travel insight. From navigating jet lag and long-haul flights, to making thoug...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode we're exploring the fascinating world of the MICHELIN Guide, from its humble beginnings as a tire company’s travel booklet to the gold standard of global dining. We break down how the MICHELIN Star system really works: ⭐️ What inspectors look for when awarding stars ⭐️ How restaurants can earn, maintain, or even lose their MICHELIN status ⭐️ Th...

Drop us a line or voice note! In this episode of Taste Toast Travel Tara sits down with Grant Garry, a filmmaker who turned his personal journey of grief and morning coffee ritual into a powerful exploration of coffee culture.  Grant shares how this morning coffee ritual evolved from a moment of solace into a passion for storytelling—ultimately leading him to create a coffee documentary that conne...

Drop us a line or voice note! We're breaking down Hilton’s 2026 Global Travel Trends Report and uncovering what’s next for travelers around the world. From the growing craving for peaceful, restorative getaways to the rise of solo travel and digitally planned trips, we're exploring how our travel habits are evolving in exciting new ways. Discover why quiet luxury vacations and slow trave...