Staycation by Localeur

Six months into the pandemic in the U.S., many restaurants have closed while others have stayed afloat, or even thrived. Joah and Cate talked with Austin Localeur and longtime restaurant owner Niraj Mehdiratta about what it'll take for the service industry to survive and the struggle of being business-savvy in a creative pursuit (plus, the surprisingly not-so-hard struggle of maintaining an overseas long-distance relationship in 2020).

PS Don't forget to check out the #eatitforward program, a chance to nominate your favorite Black-owned restaurants to receive $25k to help keep the lights on amid the pandemic, on IG and Twitter. More info is also available at eatitforwardterms.com.

Joah and Cate sit down with longtime Localeur Marta Djordjevic, who's been living in Spain for the better part of a year, to hear how Europe is exploring a new era of travel – plus, what the future holds for travel trends worldwide and how to give yourself the end-of-summer staycation you deserve.

Back from their summer trips, Joah and Cate swap stories and tips for getting out onto the open road safely (and debate whether a road trip is a more intense relationship test than moving in with your S.O.). Later, they introduce Road Trips by Localeur, a new site feature where subscribers can have personalized itineraries built by a community of locals for their own car-driven travel ambitions.

Staycation is back to say hello! In this episode, Localeur CEO Joah and content director Cate open up a new can of worms – or six – by discussing a host of topics, from if and how to take a safe road trip in the age of COVID to keeping yourself engaged in the Black Lives Matter movement.

In the season finale of Staycation by Localeur, the team reconvenes to say Aloha to Larry as he departs on his next adventure. Joah, Cate, and Larry also share a toast to the future of travel – and to shower habits, to their favorite small towns, and to Back to the Future Part III.

Tired of your own cooking? Try someone else's! Lisbon Localeur Melissa Haun brings Cate and Larry a taste of Europe by presenting them with her newly published Devour Tours cookbook, whose recipes are sure to inspire and distract you from the humdrum of everyday eats.

Find Melissa on IG @haun.dynasty

Find the digital download of the cookbook (and newly launched Online Experiences) at devourtours.com

In almost 60 days, Brooklyn Localeur Susan Morgan has left the apartment she shares with her partner and 18-month-old a total of four times. She talks with Joah and Cate about her nonstop video calls, the joy of sharing more of one's humanity with colleagues despite a forced quarantine, and what to order in Bed-Stuy when you can't stand your own cooking anymore.

Find Susan on IG @suzay

Craving some fitness? Craving some food? Mexico City Localeur Ronit Joselevitz has you covered on both fronts. Cate and Larry turn to Ronit for advice on staying in motion while sheltering in place, what to eat in CDMX, and transitioning from a long-distance relationship to cohabitating in quarantine – and they press her for details on the destination wedding where she caught covid before it was deemed a pandemic.

Find Ronit on IG @ronitjoselevitz and @ro_eats_world

Find Ronit's lululemon work @lululemonmx

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Larry and Cate chat with Austin Localeur Darren Griffin to discuss orange wine, redefining masculinity, and why we all ought to tailor our clothes instead of wearing off the rack.

Find Darren on IG at @dgriff123

Fashion designer, entrepreneur, and Atlanta Localeur Megan Huntz makes a living off her creativity — so when the quarantine began, she was quick to pivot her brand accordingly and help support her community to boot. Megan talks with Larry and Cate about using her clothing to help Atlanta’s restaurant industry, naming pieces after inspirational friends, and face masks as fashion in the US.

Find Megan on IG @meganhuntz

Shop the online store at meganhuntz.com