Taste Toast Travel | Travel Podcast
Welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast, where travel, food, drink, and culture come together through stories and conversations from around the world!
This podcast is for curious travelers, food lovers, and anyone who dreams about their next adventure—even if they're currently stuck behind a desk, balancing family life, or simply looking for a little inspiration between trips.
Each episode features engaging conversations with travelers, creators, industry experts, and locals who share firsthand experiences, unique perspectives, and fascinating stories from destinations across the globe. Along the way, we'll explore local food and drink traditions, cultural insights, travel trends, hidden gems, and the experiences that make places memorable.
Whether you're planning your next getaway, looking for travel inspiration, or simply love learning about the world through the people who know it best, you'll find plenty to discover here.
So grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and join us as we taste, toast, and travel our way around the world. Cheers!
Episodes
77 episodes
076. Living Between Three Cultures: The Search for Belonging with Urmi Hossain
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 worl...
075. Living in Greece: Expat Life, Hidden Gems & Travel Tips with Mary Vass
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 ...
074. The Truth About Owning a Winery with Winemaker Maddison Violet
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 C...
073. Spirit Airline Shutdown, "Townsising" & a New Travel Scam
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—...
072. Málaga, Spain Travel Guide: Food, Culture & Hidden Gems Beyond the Beach with Cristina Reina
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 Spa...
071. How She Built an International Career Across Europe & Asia with Faye Cardwell
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...
070. Slow Travel, Worldschooling & Raising Multilingual Kids: A Family Gap Year Guide with Suzy May
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 educa...
069. From Living in Florence to a Life of Global Travel with Susie Stonefield
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, It...
068. From Corporate Burnout to Digital Nomad Life with Lindsey Tague
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...
067. Teaching Abroad, Moving Overseas & Building a Life You Love with The Global Girlfriends
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 tea...
066. How Travel Is the Ultimate Relationship Test
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 th...
065. How Luxury Travel Is Changing: From Backpacking to Boutique Hotels with Expert Kelly Forbes
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 h...
064. Travel Mistakes We’ll Never Make Again (and What We'd Do Differently)
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 weath...
063. Intuitive Eating, Mindful Living, and Travel with Jenny Eden Berk
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 sha...
062. Revealing Our 2026 Bucket List Destinations and Travel Plans
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 evolv...
061. Embracing the Leap: Leaving a 9–5 Job in the U.S. for Global Travel & Life in Germany with Anna Schild
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 arou...
060. New Year’s Celebrations Around the World: Global Traditions & Rituals
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 Ne...
059. The Truth About Wine & Health (From a Sommelier)
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 healt...
058. Top Food, Drink & Travel Trends That Defined 2025
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 fi...
057. Global Holiday Celebrations You Should Know (Beyond Christmas)
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...
056. Top 10 European Destinations to Visit in 2026
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 insig...
055. Mindful Travel 101: How to Stay Healthy While Traveling with Tess Cheng
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 ...
054. MICHELIN Guide Explained: History, Star Ratings, and Top Fine Dining Destinations
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:
053. How a Daily Coffee Ritual Sparked a Filmmaker’s Global Journey with Grant Garry
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 coff...
052. The Future of Travel: 2026 Travel Trends You Need to Know
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 e...