I discovered something absolutely incredible while I was at TBEX travel bloggers convention. Something that will change the way I eat around the world forever. And no, it’s not found in a restaurant.
It’s called VizEat, and it hooks you up with a home cooked meal made with love by a local, in their very own kitchen… anywhere in the world. Well, almost anywhere. Currently, 18 cities worldwide. But the fabulous news? It’s growing, and fast.
And now for the big announcement: I will be working with them to help grow their Madrid branch come September! Why, you ask?
Because it’s something I truly believe in.
Since living in my tiny ol’ village of Spain for the past year, I’ve become extraordinarily close with local families who have invited me to their homes to eat. However, there is one very special family in particular who has taken me in as their own. Their name is Elena and Andrés, and I go to their home every Wednesday, where they cook up a homemade dinner seasoned with layers upon layers of love (and Spanish paprika). Did I ever tell you guys how much I love Wednesdays? Well, I really, really do. Like, a lot… Anyway. As you can imagine, they are both absolutely incredible cooks, and all of their food is TO-DIE-FOR.
But what makes my Wednesdays with them so special is not just the food, (although that’s a huge part of it), but the exchanging of cultures. By watching them cook, learning how to cook traditional Spanish dishes with them, and experiencing how a Spanish family eats in the comfort of their own home…
It’s worth a price that the finest restaurant in the world could never compete with.
Now, I realize that not every traveler has the luxury of living in an authentic foreign village where families are practically chucking homemade fish at you –
The good news? With VizEat, now you don’t have to.
So, How does it work?
1) Search VizEat for your location of choice. A selection of local hosts will come up, along with their planned meal. Each host has a profile, where you can check out their age, language spoken, interests, profession, and their food story.
2) Pick your awesome host and delocalicious meal. Then, chat with them and get to know your hosts a little better beforehand!
3) Put your stretchiest pants on, show up to your host’s house…and bon appétit! Eat, drink, exchange cultures, and be merry.
Disclaimer: There is a high chance you will fall in love with their culture, and maybe even them. Why? There’s no better way to a person’s heart than through their stomach.
Check out photos from other people’s VizEat meals here. I couldn’t help but to crash…
WhatdoIthink????? I think you’re amazing!!!!!Don’t worry about money – follow your bliss – the rest will come!!!! I long to see you!!!!!
Great post! We don’t know whether we’re booking holidays based on the food provided through Vizeat’s host or actually going for the destinations themselves, lol!
Haha! Following Vizeat’s hosts around the world definitely is not a bad way to travel 😉 would love to hear afterwards how they go and your fave destination!
We’ll certainly keep you in the loop! :))