Want to go deeper than guidebooks and monuments?

Try connecting with a place through your taste buds.

In this episode, I chat with Angelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, about how to connect with Europe through food — one bite, one story, one unforgettable experience at a time.

Angelo shares how food is more than just fuel when you travel. 

It’s a sensory gateway into culture, history and daily life — whether you're sipping wine at an outdoor cafe in Paris or rolling pasta in a local Tuscan kitchen.

What we dish up in this episode:

• Why food is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with Europe
• How regional traditions shape what (and how) people eat — spoiler: not all carbonara is created equal
• What makes a truly great food tour (hint: it’s not tiny samples)
• Cooking classes that feel like home — and actually teach you something you’ll cook again
• Why small groups create deeper, more personal food experiences

You’ll also get a peek into LivTours' new cooking school and the delightfully personal cooking class set in Angelo’s mom’s Roman kitchen (yes, for real — it’s the dream).

If you’re craving a more authentic way to experience Europe, this conversation will inspire you to explore it one plate at a time.

🎧 Hit play and get ready to connect with Europe through food — the most delicious way to travel.

In this episode:

1:29: Introducing Angelo Carotenuto of LivTours

3:34: Meeting Angelo and Hearing His Story

7:37: Becoming a Tour Guide and Starting LivTours

14:08: Food & Culture

24:03: Tips for Good Food Tours

39:25: Meaningful Travel

44:25: Wrapping Up with Angelo

45:05: Final Thoughts & Wrapping It Up

Important links:

LivTours

Surprising Countries for Good Food in Europe

LivTours Instagram

Wander Your Way

Wander Your Way Adventures

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