Brent met up in Dublin with Gráinne Lawlor from Flavour Trails last summer where she told Brent about the little rooms in pubs called snugs and the new tours she has planned for her company. Now that those tours are live, Gráinne is back to tell Brent about the storytelling tour and storytelling tradition, creatures like banshees and the Puca, and Halloween traditions in Ireland. Plus, lots of whiskey recommendations, daytrips to Cliffs of Moher, Donegal, and much more! [Ep 362]
Arriving in the Puglian town of Trani, I had one beverage-based mission. Find and sample the local sweet wine, Moscato di Trani.
Get ready for one of the wildest and most unique festivals in Portugal! Brent travels to Setúbal to witness the Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta — also known as the Bathtub Regatta of the Sado River. 🛁🚤
In this hilarious and unforgettable event, locals build homemade boats out of bathtubs and creative materials. Some sink, some capsize, and a few manage to race all the way to the finish line! It’s chaotic, fun, and a true celebration of Portuguese culture and community.
🌍 If you love travel adventures, offbeat festivals, and crazy competitions, this is a must-watch.
Heimata Hall from Tahiti Food Tour has a fascinating story. Born in Tahiti, Heimata was destined to work in his family’s lucrative pearl business. But, fate intervened and he found his own way, first in Hawaii and then in his home of Tahiti. Heimata tells Brent about Tahiti reclaiming its culinary heritage and getting out of its “time capsule”. Plus, why Snack Shops are the place to be in Tahiti. [Ep 361]
A quaint town on the Adriatic, Trani held great importance in the Middle Ages. Today, it’s more sleepy with a lovely port and a sweet wine named for the town.
Forget Pastel de Nata—Portugal’s pastry game goes way deeper! 🍩✨ Join Brent as he travels across the country tasting legendary convent sweets in Évora, nautical-inspired treats in Aveiro, a one-of-a-kind tart in Beja, and plenty more hidden gems. If you love food, desserts, and travel adventures, this guide to Portuguese pastries will make you want to book a trip ASAP. 🇵🇹
Avik Mitra from A Chef’s Tour is back on the podcast to talk about the cuisine of the Bengal region…
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Avik Mitra is a foodie tour guide from Kolkata (aka Calcutta) India. He tells Brent fascinating stories from his childhood…
In Polignano a Mare, they pay tribute to their favorite son, Domenico Modugno. Who was Domenico Modugno? In 1958, there…
Get ready for the ultimate sugar rush in Portugal! 🇵🇹 Brent goes on a sweet adventure to taste some of…
Lima, Peru is one of the top rated food cities in the world, recently boasting the best restaurant in the…
A coffee drink in Puglia is as delicious as it is decadent. Coffee in Italy I’m always amazed at the…
Experience one of Portugal’s most colorful festivals in Viana do Castelo! Brent explores the Romaria de Nossa Senhora da Agonia,…
If Lecce is the sophisticated historical center of Puglia and Bari is the rough and tumble port, Monopoli is the…
Portugal is home to one of the world’s wildest sandwiches — the Francesinha! 🍴 In this video, Brent heads to…
Food and wine expert Gabor Banfalvi from Taste Hungary is back to talk about Hungarian wine. He tells Brent about…
Discover the ultimate Bologna street food tour in Italy’s culinary capital! 🇮🇹 From a rum-soaked cake to tortellini en brodo,…
Need to cool off in hot Lecce? Don’t get a soda, have a coffee! Caffe Leccese origin story Lecce is…
Modena, Italy is a food lover’s paradise — and in this episode, Brent dives deep into its culinary treasures. 🇮🇹✨…
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A Michelin recognized chef has opened a humble-looking sandwich shop whose food is next-level. Sandwich Club Louise Bourrat is a…
Discover Ravenna, Italy — a city of dazzling 1,500-year-old Byzantine mosaics, medieval history, and incredible food you won’t find anywhere…
Food doesn’t recognize borders, so Brent explores some of the best Transplanted Cuisine from around the world. There’s a famous…
One of the most popular dishes in Portugal is Bitoque, a steak dish you can get in any traditional Portuguese…
Discover the hidden flavors of L’Aquila, Italy — a city that rose from the 2009 earthquake to become one of…
Bruges is a gorgeous Medieval city in Belgium. Besides the centuries old site, we learn about the best eats and…
Inside the Parque Eduardo VII is a massive greenhouse filled with tropical plants. Passeio Público The earthquake of 1755 leveled…
Join Brent on a mouthwatering road trip through Scanno, a hidden gem in the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy. 🍝🍷 We’ll…
Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji joins Brent to talk about the surprising British colonial history in South America. He…
Portuguese grocery stores are well-stocked with delicious food and handy household items. But for me, an American living in Portugal,…
Brent is in Pescara to sample the food of Abruzzo. That means homemade pasta named after a musical instrument, a…
You’ve probably had French Toast, but what about Rabanadas? Rabanadas origin story What’s known today as French Toast can actually…
Brent drives up Monte Gargano to the stunning town of Monte Sant’Angelo. Here, coffee is done right and there’s a…
One of Portugal’s yummiest festivals is held annually in a Portuguese city famous for chocolate. Obidos Castle Obidos is a…
Brent is in Northern Ireland to visit Belfast home to some amazing pubs including one almost 400 years old! In…
Nell Nelson was born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland. She shares with Brent why you gotta do more than the…
Brent’s roadtrip takes him to Trani on the Adriatic Sea. He searches for a unique local liqueur and pastry (only…
John Warland is an expert on pubs and pub culture in London. He takes thirsty travelers around the city to…
Daphne Galizia was so dedicated to exposing corruption in her beloved Malta that it cost her life. Daphne’s life as…
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Unlike Malta’s other famous bread, Ftiria only takes 20 minutes to bake. Malta’s incredible sourdough bread, Ftira, is traditionally made…
Brent is in the seaside town of Monopoli for homemade pasta and a giant slab of delicious rustica! Plus, a…
Honey Rings were traditionally a Christmas treat. Today, they’re available all year round. Honey Rings origin story Honey Rings are…
Brent kicks off his Italy roadtrip in the far southern tip of country with an amazing food crawl in Lecce.…
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Brent is in Northern Ireland on a day trip from Belfast to see the natural wonder known as the Giant’s…
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Lille delicious cheesy, beery dish actually originated in Wales. Welsh Rarebit In Wales, there is a famous dish called Welsh…
Brent visits the Lisbon neighborhoods of Marques de Pombal and Parque. He enjoys a flat white at a 3rd wave…
The word Merveilleux translates to Marvelous in English. Never was there a more appropriate name for a pastry. Merveilleux Likely…
Brent is in Obidos, Portugal for the annual chocolate festival. He samples the latest social media chocolate sensation Dubai Chocolate,…
I’d owned a car ever since I was 16 and my parents gave me a ’74 Plymouth Duster with a…
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Brent takes a ferry to the island of Gozo in Malta for a day trip to the fortified citadel. Plus,…
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Belgium is known as a beer lovers paradise, with hundreds, if not thousands, of delicious beers to sample. In Bruges,…
Brent is in Malta to visit ruins from 5,000 years ago and a famous location from Game of Thrones! Plus,…
Chocolate tasting is a highlight of any visit to Belgium. But, there’s another chocolate experience you can’t miss! Chocolate If…
Brent has been living in Portugal for 3½ years. He shares how he chose Portugal as their new place to…
The little cookie that you often get on plane flights has stirred up a controversy. Speculaas When I was a…
Brent is on the hunt for a unique cocktail made with a local soda. Plus, he tries a spirit made…
Brent is on the island nation of Malta to sample the most delicious in the capital city of Valletta. He…
Brent is in Lille, France where they drink beer, not wine. He samples a strong local cheese, a dish imported…
Brent is in Lille, France to try the best sweets & treats the city has to offer. From the famous…
The classic Brown Bar in Ghent, Belgium has found a way to prevent the theft of glassware. Dulle Griet Probably…
Brent has been living in Portugal for 3 1/2 years. He breaks down the cost of living from Rent, food,…
Brent is in Ghent to try some amazing Belgian beer including one with over 10% alcohol and named for the…
The Azores is the only place in Europe where tea is grown commercially. Azorean Tea origin story The Azores is…
Brent visits Ghent to try the best dishes in this fantastic Belgian city. He samples soups to warm you up…
Brent is in Ghent, Belgian to sample the best chocolate the city has to offer. He samples fancy little chocolates…
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Brent is in Bruges, Belgium to try the city’s famous chocolate. He has orange slices dipped in dark chocolate, hot…
Brent is in Bruges, Belgium for a beer named after the crazy people of the city, another brewed by refugee…
Brent is in Lisbon to sample the best African food from former Portuguese colonies. There’s Cachupa from Cape Verde, Calulu…
Brent visits a cafe in Lisbon made to look like the iconic trams of the city and outlines the things…
Every city and town in Portugal has its own unique pastry. Brent counts down his five favorite from around Portugal…
Brent lived in Rhode Island for 22 years, but even he didn’t go to Bristol more than a handful of…
Brent is in Rhode Island and visits Providence’s Federal Hill, or Little Italy, for an espresso with Sambuca and some…
Brent is in his city of Setubal to see how a brand new bar is built and opened. Starting from…
Brent is in Setubal, Portugal talking about how he came to live there. What was his criteria and “must haves”…
Brent is in the Azores and the city of Ponta Delgada to visit the local market in an underground parking…
Brent is in the capital of the Azores to try the best drinks. He samples the famous local liqueur made…
Brent is on the island of São Miguel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for a foodie trip to…
Brent visits the thermal baths of Furnas, Portugal for a warm dip. Then, he tries the famous local bread and…
Brent visits the famous Livramento Market in Setubal and buys some of the most delicious fruit and veg, honey, pastries…
Brent visits several incredible markets in Lisbon. From organic markets to covered food halls to Lisbon’s best wine & cheese…
Brent talks about people threatening to leave the United States after the most recent election results and why most will…
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The vast majority of visitors to Mafra come for one reason: The Mafra National Palace. And, for good reason. It’s…
Brent visits one of his favorite cafes in Lisbon to talk about the difference between Immigrants and Expats. Which one…
Brent takes a boat ride to stunning Berlenga Island, off the coast of Peniche, Portugal. He marvels at the views…
Jian Tayaban is an expert on the food and culture of Manila. He shares the best dishes to try in…
Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a…
Susan & Tim Darcy have been living in Portugal for 6 years. They talk about why they chose Portugal as…
Brent is in the “Venice of Portugal,” Aveiro to take a ride on the characteristic boats of the city. Plus,…
Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to…
Logroño, in the Rioja region of Spain has turned into a foodie hotspot because of the iconic tapas streets of…
Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in…
Maybe the small painting discreetly displayed in a church in Logroño is by the master. Then again, maybe not. Concathedral…
Brent visits the World Surf Reserve city of Ericeira, Portugal to check out the waves and sample some local food…
We’re discovering some of the best markets in the world as we visit Bordeaux, France in a motorcycle sidecar, find…
Brent talks with Lorraine, a Canadian who moved to Portugal on a D7 visa. She talks about why she moved…
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Brent is in Marfra, Portugal to visit the incredible National Palace. Then, he seeks out the city’s famous bread (which…
Grape growing and wine making dates back about 3,000 years in northern Spain. Today, Rioja is one of the most…
Brent follows Carlo as he builds a new restaurant from scratch in Setubal, Portugal. Everything from construction to painting to…
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Donostia / San Sebastián is known for its amazing food culture. But, is it hard to find good vegan food…
Brent is in the foodie city of Donostia-San Sebastian to try the iconic Basque Cheesecake. Will it be worth the…
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Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn’t start that way. He…
Brent is in the Basque city of Bilbao for a vegan food crawl at La Ribera Gastro Plaza, a 100%…
Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from…
Monica Eng is an award winning journalist from Chicago who has worked at the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, WBEZ…
Laurel Street in Logroño is lined with amazing tapas bars. Many only have a single item on the menu, so…
Brent visits Seville, Spain to learn about buying cakes from nuns. Then, we’re enjoying an ice cream from New Zealand…
Brent is in the famous Rioja region to enjoy the gastronomic delights of Haro, Spain. He sips a glass of…
Brent visits 4 incredible wineries in the wine capital of Rioja, Spain. He samples the unique white Tempranillo, a winery…
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Diego Velázquez was a master painter born in Seville. His baroque works are considered some of the best of the…
Lisbon has an incredibly vibrant Brazilian community with an amazing food culture. Brent samples an Acarajé, a bowl of Feijoada,…
Brent is in Fernando Po, a village an hour from Lisbon. He visits some local wineries, samples wines, and gets…
Little plates or snacks served to accompany a drink are called Tapas in Spain. These days, it seems every city…
Brent is in Graca to ride the new funicular and gave in wonder at the views. Plus, he visits some…
Brent visits some fancy and not so fancy spots in Seville for Sherry, Cava, cocktails, and beer including a bar…
Brent visits Seville’s Alcazar & Cathedral and some of the best places to eat near these famous sites including sweet…
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Brent is in Seville, Spain to try modern and traditional tapas including a restaurant that’s been doing it for 350…
Brent is in Cadiz, Spain to visit some incredible tapas bars where he samples an Andalusian soup, potatoes prepared several…
Brent is in Andalusia, Spain and the town of Jerez de la Frontera to try the treat the city is…
Brent visits Jerez, Spain, a city famous for the production of the fortified wine called Sherry. He samples different kinds…
Brent is in the exciting city of Jerez in Andalusia, visiting the characteristic Tabanco bars where sherry reigns supreme and…
Brent is in Viana do Castelo, Portugal to try the local treat, Torta de Viana. Plus, he tries a giant…
Brent is in Viana do Castelo in the North region of Portugal to try some of the best food there…
Brent is in Lisbon and Setubal, talking about some of the Pros and Cons of living in Portugal. About the…
Brent tries his hand at preserving olives at home. He tries several different methods of curing and brining and one…
Brent is in Beja, Portugal to try the local Bambina, Azevias, and Tosquiados treats! Plus, he visit a Roman museum…
I’ve read a lot of so-called “plane etiquette” articles complaining about people who stand up as soon as the plane…
Brent visits Cuba, Portugal where some people think Columbus was born. He enjoys wine served in a tiny cup made…
Brent is in the Alentejo region of Portugal to visit the small city of Beja. He enjoys some local wine,…
Brent visits some stunningly beautiful spots including Watch Hill and Narragansett, Rhode Island while talking about the surprises of visiting…
Brent visit’s Providence, Rhode Island’s “Little Italy,” Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…
Brent visits Rhode Island for some classic Ocean State drinks. He may or may not add a little something extra…
Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…
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Brent travels to Rhode Island for some classic and unusual Rhode Island dishes like Pizza Strips, & Johnnycakes. Plus, a…
Brent takes a break on Cape Cod, but not before sampling a Pastel de Nata in New Bedford recommended by…
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Brent returns to his hometown of Chicago to try the Chicago style pizza that locals eat. Hint: It’s not Deep…
Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…
Brent is in the Santos neighborhood of Lisbon visiting the famous Green Street and enjoying a chocolate salami with his…
Brent returns to Lisbon’s non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…
Brent visits Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique, a non-touristy neighborhood in the popular city. He samples gelado in an amazing food…
Brent is in Lisbon talking about how he moved to Portugal, what it is like living there, and how he…
Brent is back in Lisbon for more great bakeries serving up the famous custard tart, Pastel de Nata. He hits…
Brent is in Lisbon to try Portugal’s famous custard tart, the Pastel de Nata. He visits the place where it…
Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…
Brent is in Milan visiting the coolest wine bar, sipping a “broken” Negroni, and enjoying decadent truffles. And, he caps…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to see Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece and try some of the city’s best gelato, coffee,…
Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…
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Brent is on the hunt for the sour Ginja cherry at the Livramento Market in Setubal. He uses them to…
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Brent is in Portugal’s Algarve to visit the ancient city of Loulé. He starts the day in an historic pastelaria…
Brent visits Braga’s stunning churches and enjoys some of the best ice cream in Portugal. Plus, he explores the local…
Brent samples lots of delicious food including a vegan version of a famous monster sandwich. He also visits a massive…
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Brent takes a day trip from Porto to the oceanside town of Foz do Douro. He checks out the lighthouse…
The Strawberry Tree produces a fruit used to make a local firewater in Portugal Aguardente de Medronho origin story Aguardente…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to gaze in wonder at the amazing tile murals in churches & at the iconic…
Brent returns to Almada to try some local pastry, drink a little wine, and order a hard boiled egg (just…
Brent visits Almada, just a quick ferry ride from Lisbon to eat at the restaurant made famous on “Somebody Feed…
Brent is in Lisbon to try eight different coffee drinks at both historic and neighborhood cafes. He tries uma bica…
Brent samples an unbelievable number of delicious pastries in Évora, Portugal, including many that were originally developed in local convents.…
Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…
Brent visits the decidedly non-touristy Lisbon neighborhood of Alvalade. He starts the day in the Alvalade market for a coffee,…
Brent is in one of Portugal’s most popular cities, Sintra to try the famous local pastries. Plus, he visits sites…
Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. He samples Galão, Abatanado…
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Brent is in Azeitao, Portugal for the town’s namesake treat, Torta de Azeitao. He visits the place where the dessert…
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It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. “Could you stop shaking the…
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There are two things about Italian food that I like the best. First, they waste NOTHING. Second, each town has…
