🎙️ Passport to Flavor is finally happening!

👋 Aloha from DC!

The past few weeks I've mostly had my head down, working.

I finally updated my LinkedIn to add my part time role as Community & Operations Manager with She Hit Refresh, a community helping to support women 30+ who want to move abroad.

Don't worry, I've still managed to squeeze in a few adventures too, including testing out a capsule hotel and coworking options near DC's Union Station and finally making it to José Andrés's Zaytinya, where I found a Turkish sparkling wine made from the Emir grape, one of my favorites from the Cappadocia region.

And of course, stops at some of my favorite Smithsonian museums, to visit Julia Child's kitchen at the American History Museum and to check in on the dinosaurs at the Museum of Natural History.

Next up: Richmond, Virginia.

I'm taking the train down for my 10th TBEX conference, looking forward to the conference sessions, networking, and celebrating Bourdain Day with friends.

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Destination Inspiration ✈

AFAR spotlights four women-led restaurants helping define the food scene in Guanajuato, Mexico, from traditional regional cooking to contemporary fine dining.
In case you’ve got some anger issues to work out, Matador Network tells us about the best festivals for throwing things at people 🤣
Hawaii chefs, farmers and fishermen were featured on DIRT’s Hawaii episode which released on YouTube May 28th. Learn more from Aloha State Daily.

🌴 Kama'aina News

A new Hawaii app is helping restaurants reduce food waste by offering unsold meals and baked goods at a discount. Honolulu Magazine shares how Save A Bite works.
Tani Nakamitsu of Ono Hawaiian Recipes was on the Food Network and made Meat Jun for her egg challenge. Get her Meat Jun recipe here.
If you're a dog lover, consider volunteering for Kama'aina Beach Buddies or field trips for shelter dogs from the Maui Humane Society to help give them a break from the stressful shelter environment.

What helps you understand a place best?

🍽 The food

📚 The history

🚶 A local guide

🗣 Conversations with locals

🎨 Museums and Art

Feeling Lucky🍀

Road Scholar is giving away an 11-day Aegean Islands journey for two, including airfare. Enter by 6/30. Details here.
TourRadar is giving away a "Discover the Wonders of Turkiye" trip for 2 worth $5200. Enter by 6/30. Details here.
Visit Costa Rica & G Adventures are giving away a 7-day trip for two to Costa Rica, including airfare, accommodations, and guided experiences. Enter by 6/30. Details here.
Dream Vacations is giving away a 4-night Sandals Caribbean getaway for two at any Sandals Resort. Enter by 7/13. Details here.

✈ Free travel resources

Visit my new foodie travel resource library! It's a work in progress and I'll be adding resources & discounts from companies and creators I trust. The password is “eatlikealocal” since that’s the best way to get to know a place.

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✨ My favorite food tours

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