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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.