Dishes N Destinations

Dishes N Destinations episodes:

• 03.30.2024

  The 2 Minute Layover Series - Local Dining vs Chain Restaurants

  Toya and Clavia are at it again for another 2-minute layover. This week’s topic is dining locally vs dining at chain restaurants while traveling. McDonald’s in Morocco anyone?

  
• 03.23.2024

  The 2 Minute Layover Series - Group Dining (Splitting the check)

  Join us in the lounge for another 2-minute layover! In this episode, we discuss the somewhat controversial issue of splitting the check at group dinners. To split or not to split?

  
• 03.16.2024

  The 2 Minute Layover Series - Spirit Airlines

  Welcome back for a 2-minute layover! In this episode, we discuss Spirit Airlines. Are you a fan? Yay or nay? Find out what we think about them!

  
• 03.09.2024

  The 2 Minute Layover Series - Team Carryon vs Team Checked Bag

  We’re back with a 2-minute layover! Are you team carry-on or team checked bag? Find out how Toya and Clavia feel about this!

  
• 02.19.2024

  The 2 Minute Layover Series - Clapping When The Plane Lands

  Welcome to Season 3 - our 2-minute layover series! On our 2-minute layovers, we take 120 seconds out of your day to talk about random food and travel topics. In our first episode, we dive into the custom...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Female Solo Travel

  Tired of waiting for friends to travel with you? Nervous about globetrotting on your own as a female? In this episode, Rae’Niqua Victorine shares her experience as a first-time solo traveler and if she will ever do it...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Birthday Turn Up

  We are back in the lounge after a long break! We’ll be sharing what we have been up to and recap how Clavia celebrated her milestone birthday.

  
• 12.05.2022

  Gratitude

  The holidays are upon us and we are in the lounge expressing gratitude. Listen in to find out what we are most thankful for and we’ll also share some of our holiday traditions from the Virgin Islands.

  
• 08.16.2022

  Respecting Other Cultures During International Travel

  International travel is one of our favorite things! It’s so interesting to see how people live in other parts of the world. One thing we should recognize is everywhere is NOT like the USA. This week in...

  
• 07.17.2022

  Grilling 101

  This week is a foodie episode and it’s all about grilling! Joining us in the lounge is the “Meat Doctor” Chef Dwayne Thompson. We’ll learn grilling best practices and how NOT to get your eyebrows seared off. ...

  
• 06.15.2022

  We're Back!

  After a small hiatus, Toya & Clavia are back in the lounge. Grab your earbuds and find out what happened on Clavia’s first trip in 2 years. Toya also shares her observations on what’s going down in the...

  
• 12.17.2021

  2021 In the Rearview

  Can you believe 2021 is almost over? Where did the time go?? Join us in the lounge for our final episode of the year as we look back on our favorite episodes. You’ll even get some hints...

  
• 10.23.2021

  Destination Highlight: Peru

  Welcome back to the lounge for a brand new destination highlight - Peru! This country is so much more than Machu Picchu (even though that's pretty important). Listen in to learn about the things to do, sights to...

  
• 10.06.2021

  Ultimate Dream Vacations

  Welcome back to the lounge! As the world is slowly reopening we are talking about our bucket list destinations for an ultimate dream vacation. We are ready to dust off our luggage and hit the skies again. ...

  
• 09.04.2021

  Travel Superlatives

  Hang with us in the lounge this week where we share our favorite (and not so favorite) travel and dining experiences. Find out what we consider some of the best airlines, hotels, and restaurants (and also some places we’d...

  
• 08.23.2021

  Types of Travel Buddies

  We’ve all traveled with someone at one point or another. Were they a compatible travel partner? Would you travel with them again? This week in the lounge we are chatting about the various types of travel buddies...

  
• 07.25.2021

  Destination Highlight: Grenada

  We are in the lounge this week chatting about the “Spice Island” - Grenada. Our special guests are Christine Noel-Horsford of Grenada Tourism Authority and Chef Belinda Bishop of Flavours of Grenada. Find out why this is one...

  
• 07.09.2021

  National Food Holidays

  Join us in the lounge this week as we talk about one of our favorite things - FOOD! Did you know there was National Pizza Party Day? Learn about this and other interesting food holidays to celebrate.

  
• 06.19.2021

  Vaccine Shaming

  We’ve talked about travel shaming, but who would’ve thought vaccine shaming would be a thing too? Chill with us in the lounge this week as we discuss this new trend.

  
• 06.04.2021

  Destination Highlight: Cayman Islands

  We are hanging in the lounge this week with our special guest Dan Taugher of the Cayman Islands Dept. of Tourism. Discover the unique personalities, culture and cuisine of these three islands. This is more than just...

  
• 05.21.2021

  Destination Highlight: Arizona

  Meet us in the lounge this week where we will be highlighting the Grand Canyon State - Arizona! Our special guest is Joanna Tejeda of the Arizona Office of Tourism. This episode only scratches the surface of what this...

  
• 05.07.2021

  Destination Highlight: Las Vegas

  This week we are taking it to none other than Las Vegas! Join us in the lounge as we chat with Scott Fujinaga of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. This is so much more than buffets...

  
• 04.23.2021

  Destination Highlight: San Diego

  This week we are headed to the west coast to hear all about San Diego. We'll be in the lounge chatting with Benjamin Eastman, Director of Tourism Development for the San Diego Tourism Authority. Benjamin gives us the...

  
• 04.09.2021

  Destination Highlight: Nevis

  Join us in the lounge this week as we chat with Jadine Yarde, CEO of Nevis Tourism Authority. Known for its unspoiled beaches and old-world charm, Nevis is considered a hidden gem in the Caribbean. Learn about the...

  
• 03.26.2021

  Destination Highlight: Ft. Lauderdale

  To kick off Spring, we’ll be chatting about sunny Ft. Lauderdale. We will be joined by Caitlan Etchevers of the Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Not ready to travel internationally? Caitlan fills us in on...

  
• 03.13.2021

  Unmasked

  The pandemic has brought out the best and worst in many people. This week in the lounge we talk about the controversy surrounding wearing a mask to protect against COVID-19. Are you for or against it?

  
• 02.26.2021

  Travel Shaming

  This week it’s all about travel shaming. Is this really a thing? Join us in the lounge where we take a deep dive into this not-so-new phenomenon.

  
• 02.12.2021

  Destination Highlight: Los Cabos

  This week we are lounging with our awesome guest, Susie Albin-Najera of Los Cabos Tourism Board. We hear about Lovers Beach, Divorce Beach, and the best farm to table cuisine. Find out what truly makes this modern and...

  
• 01.29.2021

  Destination Highlight: Antigua & Barbuda

  In this week’s episode, we are hanging in the lounge with our special guest, Norrell Joseph of Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority. Norrell fills us in on why “the beach is just the beginning” on the twin-island nation. ...

  
• 01.15.2021

  Destination Highlight: Puerto Rico

  We are back in the lounge with our first destination highlight of 2021, the lovely island of Puerto Rico! Our special guest is Narciso Moreno of Discover Puerto Rico. Listen in as we chat about how the island...

  
• 01.01.2021

  Travel Then and Now

  Join us in the lounge for our New Year's episode where we discuss the vast differences of travel in the past and present. Our guest, flight attendant extraordinaire, Leonardo Miller also gives us the scoop on how things REALLY...

  
• 12.18.2020

  Destination Highlight: Dubai

  In this week’s episode we talk about Dubai, an international melting pot and home to the world’s tallest building. We’ll be joined by our special guest Soraya Al Olama of Dubai Tourism. She will fill us in on...

  
• 12.04.2020

  What Would You Do?

  On this week's episode we find out why Clavia got kicked out of a prominent restaurant and Toya reveals who the REAL gatekeeper is of dinner reservations.

  
• 11.20.2020

  Destination Highlight: US Virgin Islands Part 2

  We continue our celebration of the USVI. Discover a unique dish Ralph replicated that we should all taste! We then reminisce about the great times growing up in the islands.

  
• 11.06.2020

  Destination Highlight: US Virgin Islands

  A two part special where we honor our hometown, the US Virgin Islands. We will be joined by 2 very special guests, Kay Milliner-Kitchens, Director of Sales for the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Ralph Motta, Executive...

  
• 10.16.2020

  All About Etiquette In Dining and Travel Situations

  This week we are talking about etiquette. Does it still exist in dining and travel spaces? Find out some of the inconsiderate behaviors we’ve experienced!

  
• 10.03.2020

  COVID Impacts and Destination Highlight: Bali

  In this episode we discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on our industries. We also jump into our first destination highlight – Bali. One of our favorite places on the planet!

  
• 10.01.2020

  Let’s Get Acquainted

  Welcome to the Lounge! Get to know Toya & Clavia and what Dishes N Destinations is all about.