Traveling Spoon is a San Francisco, California-based food tourism company that connects travelers with local hosts in 180 cities across 65 countries to share authentic food experiences, from homecooked meals to cooking classes and market visits (online cooking classes are also now offered)
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Tour Meet Sinead and Cindy
Cindy has over 20 years of experience working in aquaculture, beginning with a B.Sc. in Marine Biology from California, then having worked for 6 years at the University of Miami’s experimental fish hatchery, where she raised different species of fish larvae i.e. yel...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Meet Alex
A former foreign correspondent with a background in art history and history, Alex (Aleksandar) is passionate about the food, wine and the truffles of the Istrian region, the home of his ancestors. Alex spent time in his early years working with top wine merchants and restaurants in N...
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Tour Meet Byron
Byron, a born and raised Bahamian, is a true modern-day seaman with his signature red beard and adventurous spirit. A John Watling's pirate at heart, he has a deep love for the sea - whether it's spearing fish, free diving for lobster and conch, or crafting the perfect conch...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Meet Charlotte
Charlotte is an olive oil expert and sommelier who hosts your Provence olive oil and wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate and vineyard in Menerbes, a gorgeous Provençal village. Here in Provence, olive oil is taken as seriously as wine! Charlotte is excited to teach yo...
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Tour Meet Alicia (Puppy)
A warm and dynamic Nassau local, Alicia - better known as Puppy - discovered her passion for mixology while putting herself through school. What started as a job quickly became a craft, as she built connections with guests who trusted her to create unique, personalized cock...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Meet Gabriela
Gabriela is a warm, friendly Buenos Aires native with an infectious love for Argentine food culture—especially helado (Argentine ice cream). A true local foodie, she’s passionate about sharing the flavors, stories, and traditions that make Argentine ice cream so uniqu...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Maria is a professional chef who has worked in the culinary world since 1998. She is passionate about Greek cuisine and loves to showcase the unique ingredients and flavors that can be found in the various regions and islands of Greece. She loves creating food that has a strong sense of place b...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Sundari is a cheerful, wonderful host whose easy laugh will instantly make any traveler feel at home. Sundari lives together with her husband Krishna in her in-laws' converted home, surrounded by fruit trees and filled with traditional art and decor. Sundari has been cooking since she was e...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Shivani is a Punjabi from the holy city of Amritsar, in northern India, and her husband Kapil is a Peshawari who settled in Delhi after the partition. Shivani has been cooking since she was a teenager and has inherited all her Amritsari recipes and cooking techniques from her mother. Her bigges...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Michiyo's bright home is a peaceful respite from the bustle of Kyoto's city center. Her house, a quick 10-minute train ride from Kyoto station, is nestled in a residential neighborhood and has beautiful views of the famous Hiei-zan mountain. Michiyo enjoys cooking for friends and family...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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Tour Midori has been cooking and researching Japanese and South East Asian cuisine for over three decades and is a wealth of knowledge on Japanese cuisine. She grew up in Akashi city where she learned traditional Japanese cooking from her grandmother. In 1995, Midori decided she wanted to share her ...
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Tour Emi is passionate about cooking traditional Japanese home-style dishes. After years of learning from three renowned chefs, she became a culinary expert who can prepare almost any authentic Japanese or washoku dish. She recently decided to pursue her passion for cooking by opening her own cookin...
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Tour Kiwa grew up in the Kochi prefecture on Shikoku island in southeastern Japan, known for its unique seasonal vegetables and ingredients. Keeping with the Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) tradition that respects the natural beauty by using seasonal and wild ingredients, Kiwa uses fresh, sea...
Last day to book: 12/31/2026
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