Beyond what the cruise lines tell you in their promotional materials, here's a glimpse into a Discovery Princess Cruise that provides been-there-figured-that-out tips from the editor of RealFoodTraveler.com, a digital, culinary travel magazine. You'll discover tips and tricks to make your time onboard and on shore more relaxing, less rushed, and way more enjoyable. Read more about it and see beautiful photos and video on our site at RealFoodTraveler.com ..read more

There's a new distillery on the scene that's doing things differently, taking advantage of local crops (including potatoes and quinoa), emphasizing renewable energy in the process. Get to know the owner of Dune Valley Distillery in Masca, Colorado, near the famous Great Sand Dunes National Park ..read more

Our efforts to be mindful about what we eat don't have to go out the window just because we're traveling. Sure, there's a lot of amazing food to be had out there in the world, but it IS possible to balance that with healthy eating too. Enjoy this podcast interview between Real Food Traveler's Europe Editor, Irvina Lew and Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Huggins of Hilton Head Health, a destination wellness resort. Together, they share information and tips for eating healthy and (staying) well when traveling. Learn more at https://www.realfoodtraveler.com/podcast/eating-healthy-and-well-when-tra ..read more

On a recent trip to Green Bay, Wisconsin, I met Ashley Grant, owner of Bountiful Boards, a small business helping to promote and nurture small dairy farms and cheesemakers around the state. Although her shop is reason enough to go, and stock up for picnic fare, it's her own story and the stories she wants to tell about the local cheese scene that got our attention. Read more about the shop and see photos on our website: https://www.realfoodtraveler.com/podcast/meet-ashley-grant-of-bountiful-boards-in-green-bay ..read more

Enjoy this special podcast episode with a lively conversation between Real Food Traveler's Europe Editor, Irvina Lew, and Restaurant Manager Claire Sonnet and Chef Emmanuel Pilon of Le Louis XV Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. Gain a good sense of what it's like to experience an exquisite meal of this standard. Read the accompanying article here: https://www.realfoodtraveler.com/podcast/le-louis-xv-alain-ducasse-dining-experience ..read more

Make reservations on a cruise ship and you have access to a seemingly endless supply of food included in your fare. But many cruise lines go a step further with specialty restaurants. Here are our tips for making the most out of those dining experiences ..read more

It's one thing to commit to living a more eco-friendly life when we're at home. It's not hard to remember to take our reusable bags to the grocery store, use recyclable containers, and be more aware of where our food comes from. But does that all have to go out the window when we hit the road (or air, or sea) to travel? No, says Jimmy McDonough, Real Food Traveler’s new Eco-Friendly Food, Travel & Adventure Editor, who wrote an article on the subject for our site. Here's the audio version of that article, via the Real Food Traveler Podcast ..read more

What we eat impacts our personal health and that of the planet. As described in this article, I learned a great deal about the body/planet connection at a conference where one of the most impactful speakers was Jennifer Bushman. She introduced me to the concept of blue foods and the vital importance of healthy water ecosystems for food supplies across the globe. Jennifer shared facts about sustainable ocean farming that upended my understanding of fresh fish versus frozen. As Eco-Friendly Food, Travel & Adventure Editor, I knew she had important and interesting information to benefit the R ..read more

Learn how to save money, time, and stress (and maybe your back too!) with these concepts and tips for packing better when you're traveling. You'll get our quick list of 11 things to keep in mind as you plan what you want to take on a trip and how to pack it within your bag(s).  ..read more

There’s a lot to love about Cheyenne, Wyoming. And there are a lot of ways to discover the wide variety of things to do, places to go, and ways to experience the city. We visited with someone who has literally made it his business to know as much as possible about Cheyenne and to pass that information on to perspective visitors. See some images from Cheyenne in this article on RealFoodTraveler.com: https://www.realfoodtraveler.com/podcast/an-insider-view-of-cheyenne-wy ..read more