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Bites And Sights
by Tatiana Mejía, Gastronomic Tourism Pioneer in South America and astuviaje gourmet´s CEO.
Hello! I'm Tatiana Mejia, and I find joy in traveling and exploring different cuisines. As a pioneer of gastronomic tourism in South America, I welcome you to "Bites and Sights." In this podcast, I aim to take you on a journey through gastronomic tourism—a unique way to experience the world through its flavors, traditions, and local communities. Together, we will discover how food is the heart of every culture.If you share my passion for traveling and food, let's connect on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-mejia-astuviaje/ https://linktr.ee/astuviajegourmet
Episodes
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S6/E1- Special Episode: The Arepa: Colombia's Living Heritage
The arepa has been part of Colombian tables for centuries, but only in recent decades has it started to receive the recognition it truly deserves as an important part of the country’s history, anthropology, and culinary heritage. In this episode, I invite you to discover how an everyday food…
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S5/E5 - The Guardians of Ancestral Flavor
In this episode of “bites and sights”, we explore a world of knowledge that has been preserved, practiced, and passed down by women for centuries. Guardians of Ancestral Flavor takes us on a journey through the wisdom found in the kitchens, gardens, farms, and food-related traditions of Latin...
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S5/E4 - United by Flavor and Region
In this episode of bites and sights we explore the power of women’s networks that are revolutionizing culinary tourism in Latin America through collective effort, solidarity, and a deep love for their regions. Through real-life stories, we’ll discover how women—cooks, producers, rural leaders…
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S5/E3 - Those who shape the change
In this episode of “eat by traveling or traveling by eating” we delve into women’s leadership in rural kitchens across Latin America—a leadership that has existed for generations without being acknowledged, yet has sustained entire food, cultural, and economic systems in these regions. This…
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S5/E2 - Cooking to Exist: Invisible Voices
In this episode of “eat by traveling or traveling by eating” we create a space to hear stories that have been sidelined for centuries: those of Afro-Colombian and Indigenous women who have upheld cooking as an act of resistance, memory, and dignity. To understand their legacy, we travel to the...
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S4/E2 - Food and Travel: Rules and Tips for Visiting Chile
Traveling to Chile with your palate as your compass is an unforgettable experience, but to enjoy it to the fullest, it is important to know the rules and regulations that every foodie tourist should be aware of. In this episode, we explore the necessary documentation, practical tips for your…
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S4/E1 - Special episode - Part 2 - A Life Simmered Over Low Heat: How My Book Came To Be
This episode is the second part of the story behind the book “El Viaje: Sabores que nos guían hacia el alma” (The Journey: Flavors that guide us to the soul). In the first episode, I told you how the book came about: the breaks, the grief, the difficult decisions, and how writing became an act of...
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S3/E4 - Special Episode - A life Simmered Over Low Heat: How My Book Came To Be
This is not an episode about how to write a book. It's about everything that happened before writing it. For years, I put it off. There was always something more urgent than sitting down to write: routes to design, communities to serve, passengers to accompany, decisions to make. But life, which...
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S3/E3 - Special Episode: The Wayuu Woman and Her Cuisine
In this episode of “Traveling While Eating or Eating While Traveling,” we travel to La Guajira to talk with Mimi Barros, a Wayuu woman from the community of Yutao. We talk about friche, chichiware arepas made with cariaco corn, goat prepared in different ways, and yotshi, an ancestral drink…
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S3/E2 - Travel with Flavor: Everything You Need to Know for Argentina
Are you traveling to Argentina with your taste buds ready? Before trying empanadas, asado, and mate, there is something essential you need to know: how to get there safely. In this episode, I'll tell you everything about visas, entry requirements, food festivals, and local customs. Because…
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S3/E1 - Your Gastronomic Passport: Travel Regulations in Colombia
Traveling isn’t just about where you’re going—it’s also about knowing how to get there. In this episode, we’re diving into how to prep for an authentic food journey through Colombia—from what you need to know before even landing, to how to truly connect with the vibrant cuisines that live in its...
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S2/E4 - Fusion and Tradition: Uncovering the Legacy of Peru’s Seperfoods
In this episode, we travel to Peru — a land of ancient flavors and bold culinary fusion. We talk about powerful superfoods like maca, its benefits for women’s health, and how ancestral ingredients are blending with modern techniques to make Peru one of the world’s top foodie destinations. It’s a...
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S2/E3 - From the Ocean to the Andes: The Flavors of Chile
In this episode we dive into the flavors of Chile, a country where the sea and the mountains also meet in the kitchen. We explore how the unique geography of this elongated territory has given life to a diverse gastronomy, rich in seafood, Andean products and ancestral knowledge. From coastal…
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S2/E2 - Barbecues and Feasts: Exploring Argentina's Culinary Soul
In this episode, we explore Argentine gastronomy beyond the famous asado. We talk about traditional dishes, native ingredients, and ancient techniques that have shaped its cuisine. We also discover how food reflects the country's identity and culture, connecting stories, communities, and unique...
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S2/E1 -Beyond Coffee: The Untold Stories of Colombian Cuisine
Colombia is more than coffee. In this episode, we explore the hidden flavors of its gastronomy, from ancestral recipes to regional dishes that tell stories of tradition and culture. Discover native ingredients and culinary secrets that make Colombian cuisine a true journey. Taste the world with…
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S1/E4 - From Farm to Table: Gastronomic Tourism in South America
In this episode, “From Farm to Table: Gastronomic Tourism in South America”, we explore how South America has become a must-visit destination for food lovers. Learn about the culinary richness of the region, highlighting the diversity of flavors and traditions of four key countries. A talk that...
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S1/E3 - Flavors of the Past: Rediscovering Ancestral Cuisine
In this episode, Flavors of the Past: Rediscovering Ancestral Cuisine, we explore the power of ancestral flavors and their impact on cultural preservation. We'll learn how traditional culinary practices and the stories behind indigenous recipes are essential to keeping communities' roots alive....
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S1/E2 - Beyond Tourism: Traveling with Taste
In this second episode of Bites and Sigths. I invite you to explore tourism from a different perspective—through the power of flavors. In "Beyond Tourism: Traveling with Taste," we will discover how to connect with destinations in a deeper and more meaningful way. It’s not just about seeing; it's...
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S1/E1 - Taste the world: Introduction to Gastronomic Tourism.
In this first episode of "Bites and Sights", we explore what gastronomic tourism is and how it connects us to the culture and traditions of destinations through their cuisine. From the arepa in Colombia to the asado in Argentina, we travel through flavors that tell stories. Join me to discover…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello! I'm Tatiana Mejia, and I find joy in traveling and exploring different cuisines. As a pioneer of gastronomic tourism in South America, I welcome you to "Bites and Sights." In this podcast, I aim to take you on a journey through gastronomic tourism—a unique way to experience the world through its flavors, traditions, and local communities. Together, we will discover how food is the heart of every culture.If you share my passion for traveling and food, let's connect on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-mejia-astuviaje/ https://linktr.ee/astuviajegourmet
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Tatiana Mejía, Gastronomic Tourism Pioneer in South America and astuviaje gourmet´s CEO.
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