Cooking Classes

If you’re a foodie and you love to travel, taking local cooking classes is a great way to experience local food, ingredients, and chefs. One of the first things I do when booking a trip to a new-to-me destination is to investigate cooking classes and food tours. Italy is a dream destination for food lovers, and there’s no better way to immerse yourself in its culinary culture than by taking a cooking class. Whether you’re …

For traveling foodies, there’s no better destination than Italy. (Prove me wrong.) I lived in Milan for three years and traveled throughout the country in search of amazing food and wine – and I continue to go back every year. Because I can never get enough pasta and wine. I’ve written about different destinations within Italy including my favorite winery in Umbria and a great food and olive oil tasting in Capri. Italy is a …

It’s no secret that I seek out really cool food and wine experiences everywhere I travel. And Italy never disappoints! After a recent Windstar cruise exploring the Mediterranean Islands of Spain, France, and Italy, we decided to spend a few days on Capri. I was searching for the top restaurants on Capri and looking for a really unique culinary experience when I came across the Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Tasting at Giardino di Capri. …

Are you a foodie who loves to immerse in culinary experiences when you travel? I do! I’m a big fan of exploring a destination through food and I love hyper-local programs like Eatwith. So on a recent trip to France for my barge cruise, I decided to take a cooking class in Paris at Le Foodist. My first ever trip to Europe was to Paris almost 30 years ago. I tagged along with my mother …

I’m an adventure traveler. Or I should say a foodie adventure traveler. I love exploring new places through the food. So when I was invited to spend a week at a cooking school in France, I jumped at the opportunity. I’d be learning classic cooking techniques at this French cooking class, including all those classic French mother sauces, along with exploring the local foods and wines of the region. And in true empty nest style, …

There’s a reason people love to travel to Mexico. For me, I’m torn between the beautiful beaches and the authentic Mexican food. Puerto Vallarta is one of my favorite spots in Mexico. It is home to my favorite Puerto Vallarta restaurant, some really fun food tours, and tons of really unique activities. Take This Taco Tour in Puerto Vallarta Vallarta Food Tours offers some really great experiences. We took the nighttime taco tour. If you’re …