The Nomadic Foodist Show

Shelley Ruelle is the managing director for ItaliaPass, an online community of expert advice focused on helping travelers visit Italy. Over the years, Shelley’s had her hands in many projects and jobs helping students and tourists experience the best of the country. With twenty years living in the city, Shelley shares her thoughts on the best foods from Rome, and why every traveler needs to indulg...

Raymond Cua is the blogger behind Travelling Foodie, a website about all the amazing food he’s eating around the world. With over 25 countries traveled, Raymond’s indulged at some of the world’s best restaurants such as Alinea in Chicago and El Celler de Can Roca in Spain. When it comes to food, Raymond’s passion is evident, wanting the readers to follow in his footsteps in traveling the world and...

Anne Ditmeyer is the long-time writer behind Prêt à Voyager (translation: ready to travel), a blog of Anne’s stories living abroad in Paris. Through her up and downs living in the French capital, Anne created her own business as a creative coach and consultant by providing workshops such as Mapping Your Path, a three-month workshop, and community experience setting people up for success on their t...

Todd Smidt started traveling in 2010 and created Of Whiskey and Words in 2013 in the hope of inspiring others to travel and enjoy a nice glass of whiskey along the way.  After growing up in Nebraska and graduating college, Todd landed his first “real job” as a commodities trader but was soon faced with a dilemma of happiness versus responsibility. After a year, Todd had an “F This” moment and scou...

Lisa Futterman is a Chicago based journalist whose work is showcased in reputable publications such as Food and Wine Magazine, Time Out Chicago, The Chicago Tribune and Thrillist. Through her extensive career in the restaurant industry, Lisa wrote on topics that interested her the most such as the specialized ice industry, artesian cheeses and unique spirits. While growing up in Connecticut, Lisa’...

Rose is the blogger behind Where Goes Rose, where she writes about her travels from the perspective of a solo female traveler. Her love of food led her to amazing destinations, eating her way around the world. Every country and city provided her with new insights to share, helping her readers plan their own trips, and inspiring others to take the first steps. Rose couldn’t imagine a life without t...

Helene Jelenc started her blog, Wandering Helene, back in 2012 when she started traveling to other countries and wanted to document her experiences and share her photos. She looked at her blog like an online magazine, where the world could read and understand her insights of every destination. To Helene, food is universal. Everyone eats and everyone can learn about a new culture through food. From...

Emma Ratcliffe is the creator of TravelStyleFood, a blog focused on Emma’s adventures around the world. With every new restaurant and food discovery, Emma discusses the nuances of flavors and the cultural significance of every bite.  Emma began her blog with a desire to express her love of food and travel. She graduated from college with a degree in journalism. With a bleak post-recession job mark...

Brian MacDuckston is the mastermind behind Ramen Adventures, a blog about hunting down the best bowls of ramen in Japan. He is the author of Ramen at Home, a cookbook dedicated to helping anyone with the basics of cooking ramen and learning the art behind every bowl. Through his eating escapades, Brian grew Ramen Adventures along all platforms even hosting his own live Twitch show where you can ex...

Sherri Pengjad is the blogger of thai-foodie.com where she encourages food lovers to discover the wonderful nuances of Thai food.  Her culinary journey began from her first Thai food experience with her friend in college where pineapple fried rice won her heart. After graduating college, she moved to Bangkok, teaching English for two years all while chowing down on delicious Thai food. She met her...

Everyone dreams of a destination that’s captured their hearts with pictures on social media, colorful magazine articles, or immersive television shows. We want these trips to go smooth and spend our time and money enjoying all the beauty a new country has to offer. But how do you plan for such a trip? Who do you call in an emergency? How do you spend your time in great restaurants while avoiding t...

Lorenzo Gonzalez, a Belize native, writes about making the most from your visit to the country. Although he now resides in Toronto, he wants tourists and travelers to make incredible memories and eat the very best dishes that Belize offers.  We begin discussing the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on the restaurants business. Lorenzo’s main job is a consultant for restaurants to create a digital p...

Amie Watson is a journalist, blogger, and podcaster with a wealth of knowledge from her many adventures around the globe. Her blog, multiculturiosity.com, chronicles her adventures with recipes, restaurant reviews, and her recommendations for all things travel.  We discuss the importance of travel with reflections back on her most recent trip to Turkey before the Covid-19 pandemic. Through her ama...

Puerto Vallarta’s Amazing Seafood, Mérida’s Mayan Cuisine, and Relaxing in Cenotes with Nathan Aguilera Mexico’s beaches are notoriously beautiful and easily accessible for most Americans. A short flight leads you to a food-filled paradise with plenty of options within a stone's throw from the hotel.  Nathan Aguilera is a food and travel writer and with his blog, Foodieflashpacker.com, he chr...

I’ve been lucky enough to taste the world through amazing dishes and fabulous experiences. In today’s episode, I talk about my top 10 favorite food experiences where the food, atmosphere, and adventure all mix to make the perfect moment. Visit: nomadicfoodist.com/foodmoments for the full show notes of this page with details on the restaurants discussed. What you will learn:     •    Why traveling...

Comprised of six states, New England is a beautiful region of the United States filled with rolling mountains tops and cold ocean waters. Recalling my own trip to the area, New England is by far one of my favorite trips of all time and one that I would recommend to every American.  Beth Fuller is a professional food photographer and the host of the Food Adventures Podcast. She’s lived in the New E...

With Cincinnati, Ohio bordering two neighboring states, it's easy to see how this quirky city becomes overlooked by travelers. With regional classics such as Cincinnati-style chili and goetta (pronounced GET-uh), any foodist looking for unique opportunities to chow down will have their dreams fulfilled.  In this episode, I interview Jacob Zimmerman, the host of the Seasoned to Taste, a podcas...

California holds a reputation as a world-class wine region, standing firm against more notable European counties such as France and Italy. Discovering and learning about wine is an adventure of its own, and what better place to start than California.  Chris Christensen is a podcaster, blogger, and world traveler hosting long-time running, award-winning Ametuer Traveler Podcast. With millions of do...

Hanoi, Vietnam is a bustling city filled with food adventures around every corner.  If this is your first trip to the city or to Southeast Asia, planning the important details can be daunting. This episode recounts my personal experiences in Hanoi and navigating the planning process. Visit https://nomadicfoodist.com/hanoi/ for the full show notes of this page with details on the restaurants and ti...

Truffles are seriously one of the best foods to eat in the world. Freshly grated over your favorite food or having it masterfully incorporated into the dish, there is no doubt that truffles are special. In today's episode, I interview Zvonimir Pletes, a truffle hunting guide in Zagreb, Croatia where he answers all of my truffle questions. Visit: nomadicfoodist.com/truffles for the full show n...

Emily and Danny Wang are the founders of Fermly, a brew lab dedicated towards helping microbreweries monitor the scientific side of their beers. Through samples and tests, Fermly tells breweries the specific details of their beers from alcohol levels to caloric content. Both Danny and Emily have a wealth of knowledge in the beer industry from previously owning their own brewery, and being dedicate...

Emily and Danny Wang are the founders of Fermly, a brew lab dedicated towards helping microbreweries monitor the scientific side of their beers. Through samples and tests, Fermly tells breweries the specific details of their beers from alcohol levels to caloric content. Both Danny and Emily have a wealth of knowledge in the beer industry from previously owning their own brewery, and being dedicate...

Food is more than nourishment for me. It’s an all consuming passion that drives me to great lengths in search for the world's best culinary specialties.  With this introductory episode, you will learn about my food and travel experiences, and what to expect from this podcast.