Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Episodes
056. Top 10 European Destinations to Visit in 2026
055. Mindful Travel 101: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling with Tess Cheng
054. MICHELIN Guide Explained: History, Star Ratings, and Top Fine Dining Destinations
053. How a Daily Coffee Ritual Sparked a Filmmaker’s Global Journey with Grant Garry
052. The Future of Travel: 2026 Travel Trends You Need to Know
051. Inside Alcatraz Prison: What It’s REALLY Like to Visit at Night
050. Exploring Europe's Most Haunted Places
049. America’s Most Haunted Places: Exploring the Scariest Sites in the U.S.
048. Italy’s €1 Houses Explained: The Realities of Buying a House for One Euro
047. Oktoberfest 101: History, Tips & What to Know Before You Go
046. Fall Equinox Around the World: Exploring Ancient Sites, Food, and Folklore
045. Unlocking Food & Wine Sensory Science with Isabelle Lesschaeve
044. Exploring Siena, Italy: Six Insider Tips for Your Visit (From People Who Lived There)
043. Uncorking California Wine Month: History, Regions & Why It’s Iconic
042. Cocktail Hour: Mai Tai and the Aperol Spritz
041. Expat Life in Spain: Moira Khan on Travel, Growth, Cultural Shifts, and Adventures from New Zealand to Europe
040. Top Napa Wineries, Irish Pub History + Travel's Dirtiest Secrets
039. True Crime in Napa: The French Laundry Heist & a Shocking Vineyard Murder
038. Culture, Cuisine, and the Intersection of Travel and Tradition with Chef Paul Iglesias
037. TSA Travel Changes, Bonnie & Clyde's Fried Chicken Mishap, & Top-Ranked Cities for Food & Drink
036. Wine Buying Tips on a Budget (from a Sommelier!)
035. The Carnival Poop Cruise, Meghan Markle's Rosé Wine & No Tax on Tips Bill
034. Travels, Transformation, and Healing through Global Adventures with Sundari Malcolm
033. Cocktail Conversations: The Aviation and Negroni
032. Clarkson's Farm Season 4: Recap & Thoughts on the Chaos