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Travel with Taste:
Elegant Culinary Adventures
Welcome to Your Destination for Boutique Culinary & Culture Trips, Authentic Recipes & Insider Travel Tips.
Hi, I’m Julie, and I’m here to turn your travel dreams into unforgettable realities. Whether you’re joining one of my chef-led group trips or working with me to plan your perfect private getaway, every journey is packed with incredible food, wine, and cultural experiences you can't access without insider connections. Picture yourself sipping champagne with a Michelin-starred chef, rolling fresh pasta in a cozy Italian kitchen, or exploring hidden culinary gems most tourists never see. My trips are all about authentic connections, luxury meets local charm, and memories that are uniquely yours.
Let’s make your bucket list happen!
Real Encounters
Discover the heart of every destination by connecting with passionate chefs, winemakers, and artisans. From private tastings to hands-on cooking, it’s all about personal experiences that immerse you in local culture.
Elevated Taste
Forget cookie cutter menus and tourist packed spots. Enjoy chef-insider access to world-renowned culinary masters, local makers, and hidden gems. Skip trip planning stress and enjoy a perfectly planned and curated journey designed by a pro.
Hands-On Luxury
From spa visits and posh boutique hotels to connecting with local artisans and exploring with private drivers, my trips combine luxurious touches with meaningful, hands-on experiences. Create memories while enjoying every comfort.
BOUTIQUE CULINARY & CULTURE ESCAPES
Skip the Chicken Fingers: Travel, Taste, and Live Like a Foodie VIP
Ditch the dumbed down, Americanized menus and overrun spots for a thoughtfully crafted adventure featuring standout flavors, exclusive dining experiences, and the true essence of each destination. Picture traveling in a small chef-led group, hands on culinary experiences, private local guides, intimate wine tastings with the actual winemaker, and exclusive encounters with award winning chefs and artisans.
What you’ll find in all my trips
Unparalleled Elegance
Picture yourself on a sun-drenched terrace of a luxurious Tuscan resort, popping bottles of champagne and sabering like a pro alongside a Michelin-starred chef. This is your vacation—not the one packed with crowds and clichés.
Hidden Culinary Treasures
Roll up your sleeves and master the art of making fresh pasta from scratch or discover the secrets of traditional dishes during lively cooking sessions. Top it off with custom tasting menus crafted just for you by award-winning chefs.
Hands-On Gastronomic Joy
I’ll take you beyond the tourist trail. You’ll savor private tastings at intimate, family-run enotecas where each bottle has a story, handpicked from the most exclusive, off-the-beaten-path vineyards.
ABOUT ME
Travel, Taste, and Live it Up with Me!
Hello, I’m Julie! From VIP foodie experiences to cozy boutique stays, I’m here to share my passion for fun, flavorful adventures.
I’m all about making travel fun, delicious, and totally unforgettable. Whether you’re joining one of my small-group tours or letting me plan your dream getaway, expect boutique stays, amazing food, and all the local secrets you won’t find online. Let’s create adventures that are as unique and fabulous as you are—because life's too short for cookie cutter trip.
MY GROUP TRIPS
Chef-led Group Trips
Cherry-picked, chef-designed and hosted trips, immersing you in the best locals-only food and wine geek experiences and special stays in dream destinations.
I host group trips for people who NEVER do group trips!
SMALL CO-ED GROUPS OF FELLOW FUN LOVERS
FEEL LIKE YOU'RE PART OF A FOOD TRAVEL SHOW
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF LOCAL MEETS LUXURY
UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS
Don't Put Off Your Travel Dreams for "Someday"
OCTOBER 2026 - COMING SOON!
Morocco
Join me in magical Morocco, for a once in a lifetime experience! You’ll stay in exquisite luxury riads, wander ancient medinas and Roman ruins, sip wine at a French-Moroccan vineyard, and cook farm-to-cave in mountain villages. Drift into the Agafay Desert for a glamorous night under the stars, then end in vibrant Marrakech with souks, spice-scented streets, and intimate Berber bread-baking in the High Atlas. A richly layered journey where timeless culture meets refined luxury at every turn.
COMING SOON! NOVEMBER 2026
Portugal
Calling all food & wine lovers! Join me for a Culinary & Culture journey through one of Europe’s most soulful destinations, where history, food, wine, and beauty unfold at every turn. From Porto’s historic streets and iconic pastéis de nata to private port tastings and vineyard stays in the Douro Valley, this tour is a love letter to Portugal. We’ll sip, stroll, cook, and explore our way through Porto, sleep among the grapevines, meet winemakers, then head to Lisbon for a stay in a 14th-century monastery, a day in storybook Sintra, and coastal moments in Cascais. Thoughtfully curated, luxury-meets-local, and designed to be savored.
FINALLY IT’S YOUR TURN
Incredible Trips You Can Actually Take
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MY PRIVATE TRIPS
Private Trip Planning
Can't make my Group Trip or prefer a more intimate experience? No problem!
My custom travel itineraries are designed just for you, blending luxury and authentic local experiences. With my insider access and exclusive connections, you’ll enjoy a trip that’s anything but typical.
Planning something special?
Let me create a private trip just for you!
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