EP17: Malta. In the middle of the Mediterranean is the tiny nation of Malta, a place that packs a big foodie wallop with dishes like Pastizza, Ftira, Timpana, and a liqueur made from Prickly Pears. Plus, we talk with Malta based Sasha Shumara about living the good life in Malta and sharing her experiences on YouTube.

EP16 Jason Ringenberg of the legendary Jason and the Scorchers talks about opening for the Ramones, being an Artist in Residence at the Sequoia National Park and his favorite Nashville restaurant on this week’s podcast.

EP15: Kevin Russell of Shinyribs talks Boudin, Okra Chips, a restaurant called Donut Taco Palace, and playing with the legendary Doug Sahm.

EP14: We visit a secluded beach restaurant, learn about the famous Amalfi lemons used in limoncello, and talk with Kathy McCabe host of TV’s Dream of Italy about her favorite spots on Italy’s most famous waterfront.

EP13: In Wellington, New Zealand we discover a local shellfish, Malaysian street food, and visit a bar named for a felony. Plus we talk with restaurateur and executive chef Asher Boote about his famous Wellington restaurants and foraging for ingredients in the countryside with his dogs.

Tacos, BBQ, live music, and enough weird to keep you entertained. This week we’re in the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas.

EP11: The Sherry Triangle of Spain has sherry, of course, but also features some of the world’s best tapas restaurants, beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, and stirring Flamenco performances.

EP10: Liverpool has plenty of Beatle sites, but it’s also famous for pirates, rum, and a soup that kept British sailors’ stomachs full.

Ep9: Las Vegas is famous for casinos and mobsters and there’s still a few places where you can capture the glitz and glamour of old Las Vegas, but it’s not on The Strip. Instead, we’re heading to revitalized Downtown Las Vegas where you can still drop a quarter in a classic slot machine and get the best Thai food outside of Bangkok.

Ep8: Auckland is the called the City of Sails so we spend some time on the water traveling to a wine island and then enjoy a dessert named after a ballerina. Plus, we visit the Hobbits!