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There's a wonderful opportunity to really immerse in Oaxaca, Mexico's rich culinary scene and culture. It's the Oaxaca Food, Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits Festival, happening February 24-28, 2027. With an expanded name (now including craft beer and spirits), there's never been a better year to take in this experiential event. Hear from Donna Shields, director of the Festival, who tells us how the event came to be, what the exclusive opportunities are for enjoying the food, drink, people, arts and culture plus what people can honestly expect when they attend and even tips for making the most of it. We also share that, once tickets go on sale Nov. 1, 2026, you can use the code "REAL" at checkout to save 5% on either level of VIP tickets. Learn more and see photos from past Festivals in the accompanying article to this podcast episode on our RealFoodTraveler.com site. Don't forget to apply that discount code! Our thanks to Donna and the Oaxaca Food, Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits Festival for partnering with us.

After days and nights of eating our way across Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, named the Gastronomic Capital of Spain 2026, I had started to notice some patterns. So, I asked our guide, Fran, for his take on how real Spaniards eat, in real life, on a daily basis. Enjoy this quick podcast episode, recorded in our passenger van while heading to another fantastic meal at a local eatery. Fran gives me the real scoop on how to eat like a local. See images of some of the food we ate in our article on RealFoodTraveler.com.

The October 1-3, 2026 Park City Wine Festival: Fall Edition is upon us which means it's time again for me to talk to the organizer behind it. Kristen Slater, of Team Player Productions, and her team produce both the Spring and Fall Festivals. In this podcast episode, Kristen is back telling us about some of the new and exciting features of the Park City Wine Festival's Fall Edition. She also shares some great tips for getting the most out of the experience which happens in Park City, Utah, a charming, historic and chic mountain town. To get a glimpse of the Festival, you can listen to this podcast and read our associated article about it, with photos and links to the website and social media (PLUS our exclusive discount code), on the RealFoodTraveler.com website.

Steamboat Springs is one of Colorado's most historic mountain towns full of cowboy culture is also a premier ski resort. It's a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to host the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival. Get a glimpse of it in the following article and episode of the Real Food Traveler Podcast.

One of the most memorable experiences I had in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain was a visit with Mauricio Lorente, a third-generation sherry-maker. Jerez literally means "sherry" and is the birthplace of the uniquely-produced wine. In this Real Food Traveler Podcast episode, with me back in the states and Mauricio in Jerez, we discuss his interesting path to co-owning his business Lorente y Barba, while maintaining his "day job" as a doctor. We also discuss the types of sherries, the steps involved in making it that are different than any other wine, food pairing and more. Visit our site, RealFoodTraveler.com to see photos of Mauricio and his property and products.

A visit to New Mexico means experiencing a unique kind of cuisine that lets you know you're someplace special. One of the best ways to explore southwestern cuisine is at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. In this podcast episode, meet Nicole Curtis Ammerman, the Director of the business. She explains the intricacies of the cuisine of the region, including key ingredients and dishes. Nicole also tells us about the various offerings of the Santa Fe School of Cooking, founded by her mother, that includes classes, demonstrations, food tours, shopping for goods and even evenings of jazz and food together! Read our article on RealFoodTraveler.com that accompanies this podcast to see Nicole and other images from the school as well as links to their website and a great recipe she shared with our readers.

Attending a culinary festival in a city is a great way to check out its foodie scene when you visit. That's certainly the case with the Denver Food + Wine Festival, happening August. 26-29, 2026 in Colorado. In this episode of the Real Food Traveler Podcast, we talk to a member of the organization team who gives us the inside scoop on which events to attend, why they are such a great window into Denver's food and drink world and how to make the most of the experiences. Be sure to use our exclusive discount promo code "TRAVELER10" to receive 10% off tickets. Our article on ⁠RealFoodTraveler.com⁠ explains exactly which events are part of that offer.

Dining and sipping next to the winemakers themselves; opportunities to get to know new wineries, wines and trends; a new concert and a charming Colorado mountain town. These are the things awaiting guests at the 2026 Breckenridge Wine Classic this August. Get an insider's look behind-the-scenes at what makes this event a great reason to visit Colorado this summer. As a bonus, get our exclusive discount code, "realfoodtraveler" to save $10 on tickets. Get the live links and see images from the event on our website, RealFoodTraveler.com.

Go behind-the-scenes with us to learn about the 2026 season of the Santa Fe Opera. You'll get a teaser of the storyline of each of the operas plus you'll learn what's so unique about the way the venue is built and how it plays off of the nature all around Santa Fe itself to add to the drama and excitement. You'll also get insider tips for making the most of your visit to the Opera and to visiting the City of Santa Fe itself. Learn more, see photos, and get live links on our associated article on RealFoodTraveler.com.

On a recent trip to Jerez de la Frontera, named the Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2026, I met Enrique Medina, owner of a company called Bilinguo. Enrique was one of our group's guides and knew so much about everything essential in the city of Jerez, from the food, drink, history, traditions and cultural ways, I knew I had to have him on as a guest on the Real Food Traveler Podcast. Listen and learn from Enrique before planning your own trip to Jerez de la Frontera. And check out our associated article on the RealFoodTraveler.com website where you will see photos of Enrique, some of the things he talks about in this episode, and live links to things he references as well.

Hear from Kristen Slater, the organizer behind the August. 6-8, 2026 Vail Wine Classic in Vail, Colorado. Get the inside scoop on what to expect when you attend, tips for making the most of it, including avoiding long lines and how to prepare for the high altitude. Find out what goes into planning the event including how the wine + restaurant pairing meals come together. Also, get our exclusive discount promo code for $10 off all tickets. Learn more, including getting live links to ticketing, see photos from past years, and more on RealFoodTraveler.com. #WineFestival #WineTasting #Travel #FoodAndTravel #VailWineClassic #VailWineClassicRFT

In what is considered Florida's "lake country" is a town called Howey-in-the-Hills (and there's a great story behind that name). And in that town is a beautiful place to stay, Mission Resort + Club (and there's a great story about that too). Join us as we share a his and hers take on ways to enjoy the resort and offerings off-resort too. You can read more about Mission Resort + Club and see images on RealFoodTraveler.com. #travel #foodandtravel #culinarytravel

The Presidio was a military base but now it's an oasis at the edge of San Francisco, a prime example of reuse and community. Learn about the history and transformation of the Presidio as well as what it's like to stay there as a visitor at either the Lodge or the Inn. My guest for the Real Food Traveler Podcast is Terry Haney, Managing Director of Presidio Lodging. You can see photos, get live links and learn more on our website too, at RealFoodTraveler.com. #Travel #TravelTips #CulinaryTravel #SanFrancisco #ThePresidio

What started out as a movement to promote reducing the consumption of alcohol (while still having something special to drink) has become a way of life. No longer just relegated to "Dry January," alcohol-free drinks are big business and can be found on restaurant menus and on beverage shelves everywhere. In this episode of the Real Food Traveler Podcast, we meet the couple behind Madame Mocktail, makers of bottled mocktails that can be enjoyed on their own, or as the foundation of other drinks. Get to know co-owners, Alena Brook Mahoney and James Mahoney and hear the powerful story of what's behind their business, what's so unique about the Madame Mocktails and what the future holds for them, as they take their place in the mocktail market. Learn more, and see photos of Alena and James and their products on RealFoodTraveler.com.

Twice a year, wine (and food) lovers get the opportunity to visit a great mountain town destination and experience wine from around the country and local cuisine. The Park City Wine Festival is back with its Spring Edition, April 9-11, 2026. You may have listened to our episode about the Fall Edition last October. But there's plenty that's new and exciting (including our exclusive discount on all tickets!) to learn about this springtime event in Park City, Utah. Enjoy learning about the Park City Wine Festival: Spring Edition with its organizer and make plans to attend this year. You can learn more on our website, RealFoodTraveler.com.