Traveling Spoon

16/07/2026

We simply LOVE seeing our incredible hosts celebrated for what they do best, bringing people together through food, culture, and genuine hospitality. ❤️

A huge congratulations to our wonderful Casablanca host, Chamsi Dib Photographie, who was recently featured in a beautiful article by travel writer Julie Diebolt-Price. Julie captures how a simple home-cooked meal became so much more than lunch, it became a lesson in Moroccan hospitality, tradition, and connection.

Thank you, Julie, for sharing Chamsi's story so thoughtfully and for highlighting the power of meaningful travel experiences. We're so grateful for your beautiful words and photographs.

Read the article here: https://worldfootprints.com/cultural-heritage/bread-as-spoon-a-casablanca-lunch-that-changed-how-i-think-about-hospitality/

The tagine lid lifted with a soft clink. Steam rose up in slow, fragrant ribbons of salt, citrus, and warm spice. After a morning of shopping at the market and cooking side-by-side with Chamsi in her Casablanca home, I tasted more than a great meal. I tasted how Moroccan hospitality works. I chase c...

10/07/2026

🇺🇸 Florida: Beyond the Stadium

Let's explore Miami beyond the stadium and discover the Sunshine State through its local food and culture. We'll also be highlighting culinary experiences in Orlando, Tampa, and Naples.

Enjoy an authentic Cuban cooking class in Miami, savor Greek flavors in Naples, experience a BBQ brunch in Tampa, or add a memorable home cooking class to your Orlando itinerary. Sharing a meal with locals is one of the best ways to experience Florida.

08/07/2026

🇺🇸 Atlanta: Beyond the Stadium

Visiting Atlanta for the World Cup? Skip the touristy restaurants and pull up a seat at a locals family table.

Atlanta's food scene is as diverse as the city itself, and there's no better way to experience it than by sharing a meal in a local's home. Learn to make vibrant Indian chaat with Chef Naina, or enjoy an elegant fine dining experience hosted by the fun-loving couple, Annie and Steven.

03/07/2026

🇺🇸 California: Beyond the Stadium

If the World Cup has brought you to San Francisco, let me share some of our favorite food experiences across California that you shouldn't miss!

From a French-Californian cooking class in Dana Point and a farmers' market adventure in Long Beach to Mediterranean flavors in Warner Springs, an Indian fusion meal in San Diego, and a chef-led experience in La Quinta - each takes place with locals, where you'll share food, culture and laughter.

✨ Which California food experience would you choose?

30/06/2026

🇺🇸 New York: Beyond the Stadium

Beyond the stadiums, discover a side of New York that most visitors miss - through the kitchens, stories, and traditions of local hosts.

Wander through Flushing on a guided food tour, roll up your sleeves in Astoria to cook authentic regional Chinese dishes, escape to Hudson Valley for a gourmet home cooking experience, or head to New Jersey to bake sourdough and soft pretzels - we have something for everyone!

26/06/2026

🇺🇸 Boston: Beyond the Stadium

In town for the World Cup? Join locals in Boston for an intimate culinary experience that brings together great food, meaningful conversations, and authentic local culture. The best way to experience a city is around someone’s table!

This Pride Month 🌈, we're especially proud to spotlight two of our wonderful hosts, Andrew and Liem, members of the LGBTQ+ community who are passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces where travelers from all backgrounds can connect through food, culture, and meaningful conversation.

23/06/2026

🇺🇸 Los Angeles: Beyond the Stadium

Discover Los Angeles's incredible diversity through its food. Learn to cook authentic Haitian dishes with Kerline, share a Middle Eastern meal and family stories with Jacqueline, or shake up craft cocktails with local mixologists. From food traditions and family recipes to hands-on cooking and cultural connection, experience LA one bite at a time.

19/06/2026

🇨🇦 Vancouver: Beyond the Stadium

Explore the city's historic Chinatown with chef and historian Judy, uncovering the neighborhood's rich Chinese Canadian heritage before learning the art of dumpling making. From hidden cultural gems and tea tastings to handmade dumplings and unforgettable stories, a delicious way to experience Vancouver beyond the usual tourist trail.

 

16/06/2026

🇲🇽 Mexico City: Beyond the Stadium

If you're heading to Mexico City for the World Cup, make time to experience one of the world's food capital.

Go beyond the stadium and discover the city through its food and the people who call it home. Learn the secrets of pre-Hispanic cuisine with Martha, prepare beloved Mexican dishes alongside award-winning chefs Mariana and Geraldine, join culinary historian Lucia for an intimate meal in her home, or explore a vibrant local market with Margarita.

15/05/2025

🎉 We’re in the New York Times! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Traveling Spoon was featured in yesterday's NYT Travel section and our incredible Mexico City host Alex was highlighted for his unforgettable cooking class experience! 🇲🇽👨‍🍳

“What Airbnb is to lodging, Traveling Spoon is to cooking.”

Thank you to all our amazing hosts who make meaningful, local food experiences possible for our travelers around the world. 💛

Check out the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/travel/mexico-city-cooking-classes-budget-travel.html

Instead of an expensive weeklong culinary program, our columnist sampled three day classes, and learned a few things about mole sauce, tacos al pastor and local culture.