Best Foodie Travel Experts

Co-Creator, Mangoes & Palm Trees | Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | Nutritionist THE GLOBAL DISCOVERY: MANGOES & PALM TREES I am a food and travel writer and the co-creator of Mangoes & Palm Trees. Alongside my husband and our son, Victor, I lead a nomadic life documenting the world’s most vibrant flavors from our base in Southeast Asia. As a medically trained professional, my mission is to find the scientific truth in cultural traditions. We specialize in mapping "Safe-Plate" street food protocols, fusing cultural immersion with clinical travel safety to prove that global adventure can be healthy and vibrant. CLINICAL SCIENCE MEETS HOLISTIC WISDOM My perspective is built on the discipline of elite athletics, the precision of clinical medicine, and a deep curiosity about global health rituals. - The Discipline of Performance: As a former elite rhythmic gymnast, I learned early that nutrition is a chemical requirement for resilience. This immersion in high-performance biology defines my work today. - Medical Precision (DMD): As a Doctor of Dental Medicine, I spent years on the front lines of systemic health. I saw how inflammation and nutrition manifested in patients long before they reached a general physician. To bridge the gap between clinical science and vitality, I immersed myself in nutriciology, turning "wellness" into a measurable, biological reality. GLOBAL VITALITY & WELL-BEING Living and studying internationally, including time in South East Asia, transformed my perspective. I believe you cannot truly understand well-being without seeing how the world lives—finding the harmony between movement, environment, and tradition. I strip away the noise of the wellness industry and replace it with science-backed, soulful wisdom. EXPERTISE FOR MEDIA & FEATURES I provide expert commentary on the intersection of medicine, nutrition, and travel: - Nutritional Chemistry: How diet dictates mental and physical performance. - Systemic Health: Why oral health is the window into longevity. - Global Vitality: How world food cultures and "Safe-Plate" travel impact human biology. I don’t just teach well-being; I live it. My mission is to help you understand your own biology so you can write your own story of health. Connect for expert commentary, wellness consulting, and global partnerships.

Passionate traveller and co-founder of CheckinAway.com, where I share detailed reviews and guides for upscale hotels and unique destinations. Exploring the world one trip at a time—here to share insights and help you plan unforgettable adventures!

My perspective was forged by 15 years directing luxury operations. From managing elite properties to overseeing maritime logistics on Spanish yachts, I mastered the true standard of excellence. That chapter taught me the intense attention to detail required to run world-class operations—precision, integrity, and the ability to anticipate a guest's every need before they even realize it. A decade ago, I pivoted from managing luxury to documenting life. For the last 10 years, I’ve been a culinary nomad, traveling the world to meet the people behind the plates. This decade has been about more than just food; it’s been about the stories told in night markets, the friendships forged over shared meals, and the sheer joy of discovery. I traded boardrooms for back alleys and spreadsheets for spice markets, learning that the most "five-star" experiences are often found in the most humble places. Today, I blend those two worlds. I bring the rigor of my professional background to the curiosity of a traveler. Whether I’m researching guajillo chilies or mapping regional spice routes in Southeast Asia, my mission is to find the soul of a destination through its people and its food. I believe every hidden culinary gem deserves to be documented with respect, and every journey should be an adventure shared with the people you love.

Founder of TRAVI World, a comprehensive travel guide platform covering 17+ destinations worldwide. With expertise in global tourism trends, destination insights, and travel industry analysis, I provide in-depth knowledge on hotels, attractions, and experiences across Dubai, UAE, Bali, and other popular destinations. Passionate about helping travelers discover authentic experiences and make informed travel decisions.

Why do some travel experiences stay with us for the rest of our lives while others disappear before we've even unpacked? That question has shaped my career. As a Travel Sommelier and founder of Hidden Travel™, I explore what transforms an ordinary trip into an unforgettable experience. After years of firsthand exploration and an earlier career in alternative medicine working with elite athletes, executives, and performers, I came to see travel differently. The most memorable journeys aren't defined by a single landmark or luxury hotel—they're shaped by hundreds of intentional decisions working together. Today, I combine that systems-based perspective with years in the field to help travelers, destinations, and hospitality brands create experiences that are more meaningful, immersive, and memorable. My work spans editorial storytelling, destination ecosystems, custom travel design, and Ageless Explorer, a movement built on the belief that our greatest adventures shouldn't have an expiration date. Learn more at JenAhana.com or contact me directly at jen@jenahana.com for media opportunities and collaborations.

I’m the Founder & Managing Director of Eating Europe, where I’ve been helping travelers discover Europe’s food, culture, and local life since 2011. My journey started when I moved to Rome in 2009 and fell in love with how food was woven into daily life. What began as casual walks through my neighborhood — introducing friends to the local butcher, gelato maker, and chefs — grew into food tours that offer travelers authentic, personal connections to the cities they visit. Since then, I’ve worked closely with local chefs, artisans, and small businesses across Europe to create immersive food experiences in cities like Rome, Lisbon, Amsterdam, and London. My expertise is in European food culture, culinary traditions, and experiential travel — showing people how food can tell the real story of a place and its people. Topics I can speak to: European food culture & traditions Experiential travel & food tourism How food connects people to place Building authentic food experiences Local food scenes in Rome, Lisbon, Amsterdam, London, and more

I’m the founder of Wander in Paradise, a travel platform focused on Bora Bora and the Pacific Islands. Living on Bora Bora since 2022, I share practical, real-world advice on transportation, tours, and what travelers actually need to know before they arrive. My work combines on-the-ground experience with over 15 years in content writing, helping visitors plan smarter and avoid common mistakes.

I'm the founder of Spritzience, where I help culturally curious travelers plan trips around Europe's festivals, food and wine culture, and cultural traditions — not just its sights. I'm a New Yorker who has lived in Switzerland, Germany, and now Italy, with more than 60 countries behind me and a decade based in Milan. I have a broad travel expertise for Italy and Europe including: -European festivals & cultural celebrations — firsthand coverage of events like Brussels' Ommegang, Barcelona's La Mercè, and Venice Carnival, plus more than 60 European Christmas markets across 7 countries -Italy's UNESCO wine regions — the Langhe, Val d'Orcia, and Prosecco Hills, with a focus on Slow Food culture and the towns behind the wine -Food, wine & cocktail culture — meals and bars worth building a trip around, not just aperitivo hour -Italy's lakes and coastline — Como, Garda, Iseo, Maggiore, the Italian Riviera, and Portofino, covering both the famous stops and the towns just off the beaten path -Affordable luxury & boutique hotels— where design and detail matter more than star ratings I write from firsthand experience — I've been to the places and events I cover — and I'm available for quotes, on-the-ground photos, or commentary on tight deadlines, including real-time perspective while traveling.

I'm a mom of 2, and travel often with my husband and kids. I've travelled to nearly 40 countries and lived in 7. My website, Tiny Footsteps Travel, reaches tens of thousands of readers each month. With almost 10 years of experience as a school teacher, I create thoughtful, eco-conscious travel guides on my site that are family-friendly and inclusive for kids of all ages. I create itineraries, videos, and resources that make meaningful travel accessible for parents and their children. I primarily cover the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, Scandinavia (especially Sweden, Denmark and Iceland) and the British Isles. I ensure that my readers have a true picture of what their trip entails through honest feedback based on real personal experiences.

Kerry Gaffney is the founder of Scene on Gozo (sceneongozo.com), a niche travel website dedicated to filming locations across Gozo and Malta. She covers the islands' growing profile as a filming destination, including productions such as Madame Blanc, Two Weeks in August, and the islands' long history as a backdrop for film and television, from The Count of Monte Cristo to major international shoots. Based on Gozo, Kerry combines hands-on local knowledge with a journalist's eye for detail, helping readers and visitors find the real locations behind their favourite on-screen Gozo and Malta moments, from specific streets and villages to practical visiting information. She is the author of Gozo in a Day, a film and TV locations guide, and is currently writing a companion guide to the filming locations of Madame Blanc, due for release in late 2026. As a member of the Gozo Tourism Association, Kerry has a wider view of the islands beyond film, and is well placed to speak on: - Gozo and Malta as filming destinations, and the impact of TV/film tourism on small islands - Practical travel advice for Gozo specifically, often overlooked in favour of mainland Malta - The villages, landscapes, and lesser-known corners of Gozo that feature on screen - Self-publishing a niche, location-specific travel guide - Building a content business around a very specific travel niche Kerry is happy to speak with journalists on deadline, can provide location photography from her own archive, and can usually turn around a quote or interview within 24 hours.

Mallory Morgan is the co-creator of The Curly Spoon, a food blog focused on desserts, brunch, and party food recipes for home bakers and hosts. With a degree in dietetics, plus a background in food safety and recipe development, she brings a well-rounded perspective to baking, kitchen practicality, and food content creation. Mallory shares original recipes, baking tips, and entertaining inspiration designed to help readers create food that feels simple, special, and worth sharing. She is especially interested in desserts, brunch recipes, seasonal baking, and practical ideas that make gatherings easier and more memorable. Mallory is available to provide expert commentary on baking, recipe creation, dessert trends, entertaining, and everyday kitchen tips.

Turning the world into words Travel writer and journalist specialising in solo adventure and story-led travel for women. I'm Nika—a journo, adventurer and author with a 25+ years of experience across radio, TV, print, digital and social. My passion is solo travel and slow adventures—not just seeing places but getting under the skin of them. Walking my way to stories - my feet are wiser than my head, finding cultural connection and a deeper understanding through the people who live there: local families, creatives, journalists. And always, the taste of place. I've worked with global media and brands, including the BBC, Emap, News UK, DMGT, Bauer, Wizja TV, Foxtel, Expedia Group, Weber Shandwick, Havas and Publicis Groupe. 12x book babies on health & wellness. I mentor journos through the NUJ and host a Writers' Café in Hastings & St Leonards. Work and collaborate with me → https://nikatalbot.io Since 2020, I've been building Bold Types, recommended by Hotflash Inc. as “a helpful newsletter for the intersection of writing, the digital world and entrepreneurship, which can be a lonely place for many of us.” 🌐 Bold Types Adventures in journalism, from a GenXy writer who walks. Your weekly hit of optimism and grit. Join us → https://www.nikatalbot.io Professional memberships National Union of Journalists (London Freelance SoMe officer), Women in Journalism, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Digital Creator Association, The Media Society, Talking Travel Writing, TravMedia. Wall of Love “They should frame this newsletter in the Louvre—simply a joy to read!” – Eoin Whyte, Chief Revenue Officer & co-founder, Savvy. Here to fix your content gaps! 💎 “Two things to say from all of us… BRAVO & AMAZING! It was really engaging and fun to read. This is the reference we should keep for upcoming work.” — Daniel Mondragón, Global Brand Lead, Nestlé, The Science of Growing Up Happy Book "Recommended reading for Workforce Futurists!" - Andy Spence, Founder, Workforce Futurist “I was impressed with how much you connected to people and the place when you were here. You’ve got a gift for it. Not everybody is like that – comfortable striking up conversations with strangers.” — Marianne Lehnis, Founder, The Green Techpreneur Gold star for reading this far 🤩 Working in travel media? I'd love to connect. Get in touch - nika@nikatalbot.io.

Professional freelance travel and culinary writer with an emphasis on destination history, regional food culture, and immersive dispatches across Asia and Europe. Work featured in publications including WorldAtlas and Cookly Magazine. Open to media inquiries, culinary trends, press opportunities, and editorial assignments.

I'm Hamid, the founder of Chegaga Travel, a Morocco-based travel company specializing in private tours, tailor-made itineraries, Sahara Desert adventures, cultural experiences, and luxury travel throughout Morocco. With more than 15 years of experience in Moroccan tourism, I have helped travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe discover Morocco through customized journeys designed around their interests, travel style, and pace. My expertise includes Morocco travel planning, Sahara Desert tours, cultural tourism, luxury travel, family vacations, private transportation, and authentic local experiences. I regularly share insights on Morocco's destinations, travel trends, safety, culture, and sustainable tourism. Since 2010, I have worked directly with travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe, helping them design personalized Morocco itineraries that combine cultural immersion, authentic local experiences, and comfortable private travel.

Hedman Soto is the founder of Hedman Soto (hedmansoto.com), an authentic Puerto Rican pantry brand bringing small-batch Chulería en Pote seasoning by Chef Ventura Vivoni and single-origin Wepa Coffee from the island to home cooks across the US. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Hedman grew up cooking with his mother and baking with his father — that kitchen foundation became the bones of the brand. Hedman speaks to the underserved demand for authentic Latin pantry goods in the US: 5 million Puerto Ricans on the mainland, 60 million Latinos who recognize sazón as the taste of home, and almost no brands willing to do the work of sourcing it honestly from the island. He launched Hedman Soto as the answer to that gap. Available for commentary on: Puerto Rican cooking and culture, authentic Latin pantry essentials, sazón vs. adobo (and what makes Chef Vivoni's blend different), Wepa Coffee and Puerto Rican specialty coffee, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latin holiday recipes (pernil, arroz con gandules, coquito, Three Kings Day), DTC food brand founding, and the diaspora's relationship with familiar flavors.

Becca Marsh is a certified travel advisor affiliated with Fora Travel, based in Southern Oregon. She specializes in food-forward family travel and writes about it at wandersandwink.com. Becca has personally traveled to Thailand, Vietnam, France, the UK, Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, and across all 50 US states. She takes her own family — including her young son — on multiple trips per year, which means her expertise is current, first-hand, and genuinely field-tested. Her specialty is helping families travel in a way that doesn't require choosing between good food and kid-friendly logistics. She has taken her five-year-old to Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, flown business class on points, navigated multigenerational travel, and eaten her way through markets, hole-in-the-wall spots, and tasting menus across three continents. She can speak to: family travel planning, food-focused travel itineraries, traveling with young kids internationally, points and credit card strategy for travel, how travel advisors work and what they actually cost, and destination-specific planning for Europe, Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest. She is available for quotes, expert commentary, and sourcing for travel, parenting, lifestyle, food, and personal finance stories.

I am the founder of sevenbrrewmenu.com, a website dedicated to providing accurate information about coffee drinks, menu pricing, ingredients, nutrition facts, and seasonal beverages. I regularly research coffee industry trends, beverage formulations, calorie information, and consumer preferences to help readers make informed decisions about their favorite drinks.

Jacki Norrie is the founder of Adventure Afoot, a travel planning and inspiration brand that helps travelers choose better destinations, plan smarter trips, and feel less overwhelmed by the research process. Through Adventure Afoot, Jacki creates practical, beginner-friendly travel guides focused on destination inspiration, trip planning, where-to-stay advice, hotel guidance, cultural experiences, itineraries, travel styles, and bucket list travel ideas. Her work helps travelers understand not just where to go, but what kind of trip they actually want to have. Jacki’s travel expertise centers on making complex travel decisions feel approachable. She specializes in helping travelers compare destinations, choose neighborhoods and hotels, understand travel seasons, avoid common planning mistakes, and match trips to different travel styles, including adventurous travel, culturally immersive travel, and leisure or luxury-focused travel. Her perspective is especially useful for travelers who feel overwhelmed by too many tabs, opinions, and conflicting recommendations. Adventure Afoot was built around the idea that travel planning should feel exciting, not chaotic. Jacki’s guides combine practical logistics with the emotional side of travel: atmosphere, timing, culture, comfort, energy, and the small details that shape how a trip actually feels. Jacki writes about destinations across the Caribbean, Europe, North America, and beyond, including Rome, Paris, Venice, Kyoto, Seoul, Las Vegas, Mexico City, New Orleans, Banff, Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Santorini, Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Barbados, Ambergris Caye, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. She is available to comment on travel planning, destination selection, trip-planning overwhelm, hotel and neighborhood choice, travel styles, itinerary building, bucket list travel, family travel planning, first-time visitor mistakes, Caribbean travel, European city travel, and European city breaks. Her guiding belief is simple: the best trips are not always the most expensive or the most packed. They are the ones planned with enough clarity to leave room for curiosity, comfort, and memorable moments.

Vanessa Kromer is an award-winning luxury travel advisor, founder and Editor in Chief of Maison Voyage Magazine, podcast host, and luxury travel creator with more than 16 years of experience designing bespoke journeys for discerning travelers worldwide. As the founder of a seven-figure luxury travel business, she specializes in luxury hotels, Europe, Italy, France, luxury cruises, safari, and emerging high-end travel trends. Vanessa is recognized for her expertise in boutique and independently owned luxury hotels, destination strategy, premium air travel, luxury rail, expedition and ocean cruises, and personalized itinerary design. She works closely with luxury hospitality brands and tourism partners around the world while helping affluent travelers discover exceptional destinations beyond the obvious. In addition to advising hundreds of clients each year, Vanessa leads the editorial vision for Maison Voyage Magazine, where she writes about luxury hotels, destination trends, culinary travel, wellness escapes, and meaningful travel experiences. She also hosts the Maison Voyage Podcast, interviewing global travel experts, hotel leaders, and destination specialists. As both a travel advisor and media publisher, Vanessa offers a unique perspective on how luxury travel is evolving. She regularly comments on luxury travel trends, consumer behavior, hospitality, boutique hotels, cruises, destination strategy, travel planning, creator partnerships, women in business, entrepreneurship, and building a modern luxury travel brand. Her work has been featured in regional and national media, and she is frequently sought after for expert commentary on the future of luxury travel, premium hospitality, and the experiences today's affluent travelers value most. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, Vanessa continues to inspire travelers through editorial storytelling, strategic partnerships, and expertly designed journeys that celebrate authentic luxury and meaningful connection.