From MasterChef to World Traveler: Michael Motamedi's Culinary Quest

What if the best way to experience the world was to live in it—one month at a time?In this episode, we meet Michael Motamedi: former MasterChef Canada contestant, marketer-turned-full-time traveler, and passionate culinary explorer. For the past three years, Michael has been traveling the globe with his wife and young daughter—living in one city at a time, uncovering local food gems, and sharing stories through his podcast No Fixed Address and viral food videos.From pig nipples in Spain to baby eel breakfasts in Barcelona, Michael’s adventures are anything but ordinary. But beneath the fun is a deeper message: that food is a universal language, and community, not convenience, is what really nourishes us.We talk about:🌎 How selling everything led to a nomadic, food-filled life with a toddler🍽️ Why tinned baby eels, fish juice, and Anthony Bourdain changed his view of food💬 What it means to truly live in a place—beyond tourism, with real localsWhether you're craving off-the-grid food stories or dreaming of a lifestyle less ordinary, this episode is a reminder to pause, savour, and rethink what truly fills you up.HELPFUL LINKS📸 Follow Michael on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok🎧 Tune into Michael's podcast No Fixed Address🧳 Download my free Travel Planning ToolSUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEWIf you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review.SAY HELLOIn My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food.  We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers.  More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes.DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at [email protected]