Tastebud Traveller

In this episode we visit Jordan, home of Petra, Amman and Wadi Rum. Both Julia and Ben are keen to visit this historically rich place. To talk all about travelling through this ancient land – from archaeological sites to desert camping and star gazing – they're joined by Dana Kharoufeh of the Jordan Tourism Board who has top tips such as getting a Jordan Pass and exploring the Jordan Trail from the north hills to the Red Sea. Maria Haddad, one of three sisters who runs Beit Sitti, a cook and dine experience in the capital city of Amman where you can prepare and enjoy traditional cuisine, talks about Jordanian food, including her favourite recipes. Then Firas Haddad of Eagle Distilleries takes us through Jordanian winemaking through the millennia and how today they grow grapes in the desert!We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Antarctica, home of penguins, natural ice sculptures and research stations. Both Julia and Ben are determined to tick this one off their bucket list sooner rather than later. To talk all about travelling to the icy continent, they're joined by Stephen Scourfield, travel editor of The West Australian newspaper and Travel Club. He breaks down how to get there by plane and boat, and what sailing the Drake Passage is really like, plus the amazing experiences waiting for you such as getting up close to the wildlife and taking a dip! Noel Tennant, the chef's advisor of the Australian Antarctic Division lifts the lid on what the people on research stations eat and the amazing moments that are part and parcel of living and working in the southernmost continent. We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Chile, home of the Atacama Desert, the Patagonian Andes and the gateway to Easter Island! Ben has travelled through Chile and has lots to say about what he saw and ate along the way. Julia hasn't been but dreams of skiing the Andes and visiting the amazing national park Torres del Paine. They’re joined by Manuela Nielsen from Chile Travel who takes us up and down the country from the desert to ice fields, volcanoes and black sand beaches, and out to the extraordinary island that is Rapa Nui. David Stevens-Castro from Paired Media talks about the food in Chile and what to try when you’re there, plus his recipe for humitas – a savoury corn dish. Sommelier Dennis Roman from Senses At gives a rundown on Chilean wine, which is exported all over the world, and his top pick to drink which is Carmenere from a grape variety that originated in Bordeaux. We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit the western United States, home of iconic cities, canyons and cowboys. Julia and Ben both love this destination, from Nevada to New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona, with its wild west past and contemporary charm. Julia can’t get enough of the Native American culture and Ben recalls an epic road trip. They’re joined by Celina Sinclair of the Utah Office of Tourism who guides us through this beautiful state, including ‘The Mighty Five’ national parks, Salt Lake City and famous film locations! Bethany Drysdale of Travel Nevada takes us out of Las Vegas and from neon to nature in The Silver State. Then KJ Howe of Vegas Valley Winery talks the history of wine in the west and what’s happening right now in the scene.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit the United Arab Emirates, home of the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building), the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Emirates Palace. Julia and Ben have both been to Dubai and loved it, and Ben has also visited Abu Dhabi. They wax lyrical about the desert, beaches, souks, malls and cocktails! They're joined by Suzanne Tobin of Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to talk about all the things to do in the capital of the UAE from drinking a 24-carat gold cappuccino to seeing nesting hawksbill turtles, visiting an ancient date farm and experiencing an expat brunch bonanza. Then Farida Ahmed of Frying Pan Adventures takes you on a tour of Emirati food and all the international cuisine you can enjoy in this cosmopolitan country. To finish, it’s cocktail hour at the Gold on 27 bar at the Burj Al Arab – called the most luxurious hotel in the world – with mixologist Mohammed Jayah.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit South Africa, home of the Cape Town, Table Mountain and Nelson Mandela. Julia shares her very memorable trip, including a bicycle ride through the famous township of Soweto and a wildflower safari! Ben hasn’t been but is primed to go and has lots of questions. They're joined by Mosilo Sofonia of South African Tourism to talk about travelling this amazing country from the Big 5 experience to exploring the cities. Abigail Mbalo-Mokoena foodie and founder of 4Roomed eKasi Culture talks about the cultural influences on South African cuisine and what a traveller must try when there. And after all that adventure and food, it’s time to tour the Cape winelands with Chris Zeiher from Lonely Planet who shares the varieties you can enjoy and where you can find them here. We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas from the Tastebud Traveller team! In this episode, Julia and Ben reminisce on their best Christmases and New Year’s at home and abroad. Maria Sykes from Visit Britain comes on to talk about how you can have a magical holiday season in the UK, from amazing bars, shopping and festive experiences. Rupert Geiger from Munich Travel comes on to talk about Julia’s favourite thing – the Christmas market! Get ready for mulled wine, lots of ornaments and memories in the making. And to round off the episode, the CEO of Collette, our wonderful sponsor, comes on to talk all things travel and Christmas.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Egypt, home of the Sphinx, the pyramids and the Nile river! Julia and Ben haven't visited but have a bucket list of things they want to see and do. Ben is keen on Alexandria while Julia wants to sail on a felucca. They're joined by Skye Peacham of Travel Associates to talk about travelling in the land of the Pharoahs by rail, river and road and all the must-see destinations. Cookbook author and TV personality Dyna Eldaief comes on the show to showcase Egyptian food. Then intrepid world traveller Matt Wan shares his experiences in this ancient land plus goes into what you can expect to drink when you're there.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Brazil, home of Rio de Janeiro, the Iguazu Falls and Carnival! Julia hasn't visited but listens avidly to Ben’s stories of travel in this huge country! They're joined by Tig Martin of Eclipse Travel who spent years in South America. Ana and Jason of Brazilian Style Imports come into the studio to lift the lid on wines from Brazil and soft drinks, too! Then Andre Felicio from Braza talks about delicious Brazilian barbecue and all things food.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit India, home of the Taj Mahal, Bollywood and spicy food. Julia hasn't visited but is inspired by Ben's memories of the vibrant, chaotic and unforgettable trip he took. They're joined by celebrity chef Christine Manfield who has been to India more than 40 times and written both a cookbook and travel guide to the country. Ian Hemphill of Herbie's Spices comes on the show to talk about the flavour of India and how you can get it at home. Then ultra-marathon runner Pat Farmer recounts his 2016 Spirit of India run and the amazing experiences he had in this unique destination.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Vietnam, home of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and banh mi. Julia and Ben wax lyrical about this vibrant destination. They're joined by Diane Lee an Aussie expat who gives an insight into living in Vietnam, while chef and TV host Luke Nguyen, who has a new show on SBS, takes us on a culinary tour of the country. And Eddie McDougall of The Flying Winemaker talks to us about all things Vietnam wine.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Argentina, home of the Perito Moreno Glacier, Malbec and chimichurri! Ben has visited Argentina and takes it from the glaciers in the south to the incredible waterfalls in the north. Julia hasn't been but dreams of dancing the tango with a gaucho. Our duo are joined by three guests who each share valuable tidbits about travelling to Argentina. Tig Martin from Eclipse Travel dives into top tourist attractions, Elvis Abrahanowicz from Porteno tells us what we should eat (it’s not just Asado) and finally, David Stevens-Castro from Paired Media talks about the food and wine pairings we should try to tantalise our tastebuds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit China, home of The Great Wall, The Terracotta Army and Peking duck! Ben has lots to share about his experiences in this vast and amazing country and Julia has a lot to say about the food. They're joined by Stephen Scourfield, the Travel editor of The West Australian, to talk about must-see places and blogger Maggie Zhu, of The Omnivores Cookbook, to talk about Chinese cuisine. Then wine critic and author Jeremy Oliver explains what's happening in the Chinese wine industry.We love to hear from you, so please drop us an email with 'Tastebud Traveller' in the subject line.And for more travel and food inspiration, follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, Tastebud Travellers! Listen up to find out when Julia and Ben will be back with season two. Spoiler alert, it's very, very soon. We'll have more great guests and our fabulous sponsor Collette is back on board, too. Let's go on a gourmet globe trot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit France, home of Champagne, canals and croissants! Ben has only been to Paris but it ticked all his boxes of a great walking city. Julia has visited France many times, so fills him in on all the amazing places to go beyond the famous capital city from the Loire Valley to the French Riviera. They're joined by Sandrine Le Gaillard from Entire Travel who gives her top tips for holidaying in France, from barge cruising to the beaches of Brittany, and acclaimed chef Guillame Brahimi on how to enjoy food the French way. Then Paul Diamond from Selector magazine is back to talk about wine from Epernay to Burgundy and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Austria, home of Vienna, wiener schnitzel and the waltz! Julia waxes lyrical about the skiing and – once again – the Christmas markets! Ben is keen to learn all he can, having only zipped through a corner of the country once on a train. They’re joined by Kathrina Denk from the Austrian National Tourist Office who shares must-sees and hidden gems, then chef and wine importer Andreas Puhar from Enoteca takes you beyond schnitzel and strudel when it comes to the cuisine. Then Paul Diamond from Selector magazine visits the studio with a bottle of Domäne Wachau Riesling for a wine tasting.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Ireland, home of glorious green hills, Guinness and the Blarney Stone! Julia hasn’t visited the Emerald Isle so picks Ben's brains about his trips, involving iconic Dublin and a country wedding. Ben has seen the incomparable Book of Kells, visited stone-age monument Newgrange and patronised the hostelries of Temple Bar. They're joined by Sofia Hansson from Tourism Ireland to talk about travel in this warm and welcoming country, which is full of folkore, rich in literary history and also a must-visit for golf lovers! Then Tastebud Traveller regular Paul Diamond from Selector Magazine is back to talk about his personal connection to Ireland, and what to eat and drink when you're there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Japan, home of skiing, sushi and sake. Julia hasn’t been but desperately wants to see the cherry blossom festival. Ben has been and is going again for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and also finds validation for his food-on-a-stick fetish. They're joined by Sally Miles from the Japan National Tourism Organization to talk about travel in Japan, revealing hidden gems and lifting the lid on ‘adult’ beverages, then foodie Sarah Tiong a former MasterChef contestant to talk Japanese cuisine!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Canada, home of Niagara Falls, maple syrup and skiing! Julia wants to cuddle a grizzly bear and Ben is all about the Calgary Stampede (and food on a stick.) They're joined by Donna Campbell from Destination Canada to talk about travel in Canada, then Anita Stewart founder of Food Day Canada who puts this amazingly diverse country on a plate. Paul Diamond from Selector magazine is back to talk wine and reveal his link to this stunning country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we visit Germany, home of beer (hello, Oktoberfest), BMW and Berlin! Julia talks night markets and knickers (you’ll have to listen to make sense of that) and Ben is all about the Berlin Wall! They’re joined by Annette Haertl from Simply Munich to talk all things Bavaria, then Ralf Ostendorf Marketing Director of Visit Berlin breaks down that exciting city. Paul Diamond from Selector magazine is back to talk wine – rieslings, moselles and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.