Bruges is a gorgeous Medieval city in Belgium. Besides the centuries old site, we learn about the best eats and drinks from Patrick Verleye, a foodie from Tour in Bruges. He talks about how to find a great chocolate shop, why you should get mayo with your fries, lace cookies, and the best hot chocolate. Plus, lots of Belgian beer talk and several different kinds of waffles! [Ep 352]

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Tour In Bruges website

Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji joins Brent to talk about the surprising British colonial history in South America. He tells Brent about having traditional English tea with dulce de leche, a fourth daily meal, and a giant plate of hangover food. Plus, Welsh football (soccer) fans in Uruguay. [Ep 351]

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Shafik Meghji’s website

Daniel Stables is an acclaimed travel writer who has written guides for DK Travel and Lonely Planet. He’s also contributed to BBC Travel and National Geographic. He shares festival tales from his new book “Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity.” There’s Scots dressing as Vikings, a crazy vegetarian festival that’s anything but mellow, and a ball game that sounds like The Purge. Let’s party! [Ep 350]

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Everyone wants to visit Italy! Brent shares some of the best things to eat and drink in Florence, Venice, and the Bay of Naples off the Amalfi Coast. Except these aren’t the typical tourist haunts. There’s a literary cafe in Florence that has finally reopened, islands that are better than Capri, and hunting truffles in Tuscany. Plus dishes like grass pea soup, braised rabbit, and an alternative to Aperol Spritz [Ep 349]

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Taste Florence food tours

Nell Nelson was born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland. She shares with Brent why you gotta do more than the Royal Mile and castle when you visit Edinburgh. Nell also talks about dishes like traditional haggis, a cow whiskey party, the best markets, and neeps & tatties. Plus, something called Dutch Courage. [Ep 348]

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John Warland is an expert on pubs and pub culture in London. He takes thirsty travelers around the city to experience the best London pubs have to offer. John tells Brent how to find a good pub, the beer you must try in London, and why bartenders are a good resource for your trip. Plus, famous cask ales, snacks to keep you upright, and a whip that’s not a weapon. [Ep 347]

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Gajendra is an expert on the cuisine of Delhi, India and a foodie tour guide for A Chef’s Tour. He tells Brent about the Street of Fried Bread, a market that makes you sneeze, and American spicy versus Indian spicy. Plus, a temple that serves 30,000 free meals every single day! [Ep 346]

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Mickela Mallozzi is a bundle of creative energy. She is the creator and host of the award winning TV show Bare Feet as well as a professor at New York University. She tells Brent about the new season of Bare Feet that includes adventures in Ireland like a distillery in a jail, eating oysters right from the ocean, and the punk rock scene in Northern Ireland. Plus, a little talk about New Zealand and the importance of accessibility. [Ep 345]

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To celebrate the 4th of July, Brent is in New York for the diverse and delicious dishes offered there. From the spicy food of Little Sri Lanka to the food carts of Queens as well as Polish bars in Brooklyn and memorable Italian meals in the city, we’re trying them all. Plus, there’s Tibetan, Colombian, Indian, and Mexican food, too! [Ep 344]

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Aimee Maldonado calls herself an “Experience Curator.” She tells Brent what that means and how she tailors tours to people’s personality. Aimee talks about traveling the Camino de Santiago in a wheelchair and enjoying a second breakfast on the trail. Plus, the best gelato and wine in her second home of Florence and mom’s mole. [Ep 343]

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