Traveling Spoon

30/11/2024

✨We're in The New York Times!✨

Exciting news! Traveling Spoon is featured in the New York Times' roundup of the best Travel Tuesday deals!

🌎 If you want to connect with locals and explore the world through authentic food experiences, now is the perfect time. Enjoy a private cooking class, savor a market tour, or dine in a host's home in one of our 230+ destinations.

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Thank you to the New York Times for highlighting our mission to make travel meaningful through food. Let’s inspire deeper connections and unforgettable journeys together.

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03/11/2024

We know you’ll likely be looking at TripAdvisor for restaurant recommendations when visiting the Philippines. But if you’re looking for truly local recommendations, we have asked our local hosts where they eat. Check out our host Isi’s go-to restaurants and the dishes she says you must try!

30/10/2024

A couple in life and in the kitchen! Check out what our guests had to say about our hosts Mirella and Stefano in Florence: "Oh my goodness, this was the highlight of our trip! Mirella and Stefano are just the perfect cooking couple! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Do yourself a favor and take this wonderful class. Delicious and very informative, we learned so much and will be able to use what we learned at home!!! Thank you, thank you Mirella and Stefano!!! Simply the best!!!" - Docswift. Check out their experience here: https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/3666-tuscan-cooking-in-florence-with-an-expert-cook

21/10/2024

Hear what our guest Nathan had to say about this immersive culinary experience in the countryside of Florence. “Fabio and Christiane were far and away our best experience during our Italian Vacation. Fabio and Christiane were unbelievably accommodating hosts. Their house, was nestled in the hills outside florence. On our way Fabio would make stops to show us the olive trees and shows us views of the city and country side. Once we got to their house they poured us a glass of wine and took us on a walk of their gorgeous property. Their olive trees, herb garden and cats were like something out of a movie. My wife and I had so much fun with them and were grateful for the engaging conversation during the cooking lesson. My wife and I rank it among our best experiences in Europe.”

14/10/2024

Want to hear about one of the best things to do in Italy? Check out this owner-led balsamic vinegar tour and tasting that includes parmigiano cheese, ham and fresh bread in a beautiful Italian estate. Here's what our guest Abraham had to say about his Private Balsamic Vinegar Tour with our host Mariangela in Vignola, outside Modena. "This tour was one of the best things we did on our trip to Italy. It is a stunning old farmhouse compound that the city grew up against. The host was so personal and enriching, with the process for TRADITIONAL balsamic vinegar very educational. I would most highly recommend scheduling this tour..."

07/10/2024

Join our brand new host Naina in Atlanta for an authentic chaat and Indian fusion cooking class! Sip on a refreshing drink before rolling up your sleeves to learn to cook Indian-inspired Southern dishes in her beautiful contemporary kitchen. Naina also offers a guided market visit Your Dekalb Farmer's market (or an authentic Indian grocery store if you prefer). Naina is excited to share her culture through food and offer a cooking experience that excites your palate!

02/08/2024

🌿🍋 Experience the flavors of Hvar with Kornelija and Morana in Croatia! 🌞🦑 Enjoy a farm-to-table feast with homemade herb brandy and local delicacies like goat cheese and olives. Savor main dishes like pasta with tomato sauce or octopus stew, ending with a lemon olive oil cake and wine. 🍷🥖

Begin your cooking adventure with a garden tour to handpick tomatoes and herbs, then learn to make Hvar salsa from scratch. Use your freshly made salsa to create delicious bruschetta and a traditional octopus stew. 🍅👩‍🍳

Reserve your private booking class now for a delicious island adventure! 🏝️🍽️



https://travelingspoon.com/hosts/20139-a-farm-to-table-experience-in-hvar-on-a-unesco-protected-field

01/08/2024

🇨🇱🍴 Dive into Chilean cuisine with Cristian in Chile! 🌽🦪Join Cristian for an evening cooking class filled with oysters and stunning city views, then learn to cook pastel de choclo pastel de choclo (Chilean beef and corn pie) and cardamom ceviche. Dine outdoors with wine pairings and cheesecake with strawberries. 🍷🍓



https://travelingspoon.com/hosts/19593-chilean-cooking-class-in-santiago-with-wine-pairings

31/07/2024

🇪🇸Join Nicole, a passionate chef and culinary teacher, on a delicious journey through Spanish and Catalan cuisine in Barcelona! From rooftop cooking classes to market tours and in-home meals, experience the magic of (Spanish seafood vermicelli) or marisco paella (seafood paella), and more! 🍤🍚 Reserve your private cooking class now and savor the flavors of Spain! 🌞🍷



https://travelingspoon.com/hosts/20428-hands-on-fideua-or-paella-cooking-class-in-barcelona

28/07/2024

Discover the magic of Persian cuisine with Mahnaz in Stockholm! By day, she conquers cancer research, but by night, 🌙 she transforms into a culinary maestro, sharing flavors from her Iranian heritage. 🍽️ Whether you're indulging in a homemade Persian feast with dishes like fesenjan (stew) and zereshk polo ba morgh (barberry rice with chicken), or rolling up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class, Mahnaz's kitchen is where delicious memories are made. With family recipes, heartwarming hospitality, and stories that bring each ingredient to life, you're in for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Book now and let the flavors of Iran enchant your taste buds! 🌿🍲🍚

25/07/2024

Love food and travel? Traveling Spoon provides private and authentic cooking classes and market tours with locals around the world.

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24/07/2024

Embark on a flavorful adventure in Seoul with Jinsil! ⛩️ 🌄Learn to cook authentic Korean dishes such as japchae (glass noodle dish with meat and vegetables), tteokbokki (rice cake), and mandu (dumplings) in a hands-on South Korean cooking class. 🥟🍘 Hear captivating stories of South Korea's history and culinary traditions. After enjoying your delicious creations, explore a local market to discover unique Korean ingredients. Perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts! 🍜🇰🇷



https://travelingspoon.com/hosts/20321-small-group-korean-cooking-class-in-seoul

22/07/2024

Traveling Spoon is now in Savannah, GA! ☀️🌴A city filled with historic buildings and old live oaks fills the town. We are excited to announce our first host, Ninoska. 🌿✨Ayurvedic vegetarian cooking class, tailored to your dosha (body constitution), is based on Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of natural healing that emphasizes balance. Savor a nourishing four-course meal, and create, cook, and dine in a cozy home filled with love and wellness vibes. 🍽️



https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/20425-ayurvedic-vegetarian-cooking-class-

21/07/2024

🥟✨ Join Shuo and his family for a delicious, hands-on dumpling-making experience in his beautiful Belmont home in Belmont, near San Francisco! Learn to make dumplings from scratch or Peking-duck-inspired baos and enjoy a taste of creative Chinese cuisine with stunning views of the bay. 🍊🏙️



https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/3913-creative-chinese-cuisine-in-belmon

19/07/2024

🍽️ Dive into Icelandic elegance with Albert and Bergthor in central Reykjavik! Indulge in a three-course meal featuring traditional dishes such as salmon with mustard, leeks, and breadcrumbs, roasted mountain lamb with caramelized potatoes, and Albert's famous rhubarb pie. 🍰✨ Enjoy a cooking demonstration and perhaps a grand piano serenade from Albert! An unforgettable blend of culinary art and musical charm. 🇮🇸🎨



https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/4177-traditional-icelandic-cuisine-in-central-reykjavik

17/07/2024

🍽️ Experience an authentic Ethiopian cooking class and traditional coffee ceremony with Daniel and Tigist in their home in Addis Ababa! ☕️✨ 🇪🇹 Here is what our guest’s had to say about their recent experience:

"The only experience to do in Addis! What a fantastic time! Daniel not only facilitated a fabulous cooking class with his lovely family complete with recipes and hands-on training, but also opened his home and toured us around his lovely neighborhood up in the hills above Addis. He answered any and all of our questions about what it’s like to live in Ethiopia and was a fantastic resource for other opportunities for travel in the region. I would highly recommend this cooking class to anybody who wants an inside look into what it’s like to really live in Addis. Great value. The best thing we did while in Ethiopia." - Charlotte and Anthony



https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/4088-authentic-ethiopian-cooking-class-and-coffee-ceremony

15/07/2024

🍷🌿 Join Stella for a wine-tasting adventure, in the heart of Crete! Sip on five exquisite wines (white, rosé, red) and indulge in a platter of local cheeses with dried fruit, jam, and breadsticks or paximadi. 🍞🧀 Savor cherry tomatoes with galomizithra, xinomizithra with sundried tomatoes, fig jam, and apaki (smoked tenderloin) cooked with thyme honey and raisins. 🍅 Veggie lovers, we've covered you with roasted veggies or a local vegetarian pie! 🌞✨



https://www.travelingspoon.com/hosts/18539-cretan-wine-tour-and-tasting