A presentation on the topic of "Exploring Cultures through Cuisines". A look at resources to help prep for a food-centric vacation, how to leverage social media and ways to explore a destination's food culture.

1. http://www.babyandlife.com/ @YashYanthi
Exploring Cultures Through Cuisines
During Your Travels

2. “We’re all about being
parents and maintaining the
urban chic pre baby lifestyle,
post baby. Our appetite to
travel, immerse ourselves in
different cultures and
experience life through food
continues…”

3. Let’s chat about…
• Top Food Destinations
• Prepping for Travel with Food in Mind
• Resources once you’re in a City

4. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston

5. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation

6. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand

7. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago

8. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago
Paris

9. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago
Paris
NYC

10. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago
Paris
NYC
Taiwan

11. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago
Paris
NYC
Taiwan
India

12. Top Food Destinations Around the World
New Orleans Boston
Germany
@Dobbernation
Thailand
Thailand
Chicago
Paris
NYC
Taiwan
India
Toronto

13. Prepping for a Foodtastic Vacation…
“Where MUST we eat at?”
“Where the locals eat. Of course.”

14. Prepping for a Foodtastic Vacation…
• TripAdvisor Forum
• Google – “Best eats in ____” or “Where to eat
in ___”
• Food bloggers – find the local ones
• Food personalities
• Wine Spectator / Michelin Star
• Ask your friends

15. Prepping for a Foodtastic Vacation…
Stalk Instagram
#ToEats
#TorontoFood
#TorontoEats
#TorontoFoodBlogger#TorontoFoodie
#YYZEats

16. Prepping for a Foodtastic Vacation…
Take
Notes!
Map
Spots
Out!
“Where MUST we eat at?”
“Where the locals eat. Ofcourse.”

17. Attractions are great…but….
Food tours
Cooking classes
Meet Up Groups

18. Once you’re at the destination
Zomato
Yelp /Open Table/Four Square
LOCALS – concierge, bar patrons, cafes and bookshops

19. How many meals can you eat in a day?

20. @YashYanthi
Travel Writer and Life Style Blogger with a Baby on the Hip
yashy@babyandlife.com
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