Culinary Travels

by The Sophisticated Life

Join us for epic experiences

Welcome to Culinary Travels by The Sophisticated Life! Culinary Travels are luxury group trips curated for food & wine enthusiasts by award-winning blogger & entrepreneur-Dr.Nadeen White. Launched in 2023, Culinary Travels has journeyed to Morocco, Northern Italy & Southern France. 

Imagine wine tasting in France & South Africa, doing a tagine cooking class in Morocco, truffle hunting in Northern Italy, dining at Michelin Star restaurants in Spain & also experiencing amazing street food in Thailand. Nothing is off limits when it comes to full immersion into the food & beverage culture of our destination.

 

Our trips

Meet Nadeen!

I am Nadeen of The Sophisticated Life Blog. After 10 years of travel blogging and content creation, I have decided to take this show on the road! I have visited 6 continents-who is coming with me to Antarctica? :-)-all while indulging in great food & wine. It is a wonderful way to communicate with and get to know other people.


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Frequently asked questions

Are the trips domestic or international?

Both. The trips will focus on food & wine destinations around the world. There be land and sea-based itineraries.

Are the trips for adults, couples, women, men, coed, or families?

Most trips will be for adults over the age 18, all genders. But some trips will be women only. Some will allow for children. The trips will be small from 12-15 people except for cruises.

What will be the cost and length of the trips?

The lengths will range from weekend trips of 3-4 days, trips from 5-7 days and longer trips of 8-10 days. It will depend on the destination and itinerary. Pricing will depend on the length and location.

What about pricing? Are the trips budget friendly or luxury trips?

Expect affordable luxury tours with 4–5-star hotel accommodations. For most itineraries, some meals and tours will be included. Airfare will not be included but may be quoted as an add-on. Pricing will depend on the tour and length. Deposits and cancellation policies will vary per trip.

Will roommate pairing be available for double-occupancy rooms?

This service will not be provided. You will need to book with your own travel companion or pay for a single room. There may be an additional charge for a single room i.e., a single supplement.

Are vaccines required?

Vaccine requirements will depend on the destination. Some countries will require COVID-19 vaccines and/or testing for entry. Other vaccines may also be required for entry. Please read these requirements before making any deposits. voluptatibus commodi numquam, error, est. Ea, consequatur.

Is travel insurance required?

Yes. Travel insurance is required. It is highly recommended that you include medical coverage and evacuation.

You may have done a cooking class while traveling but what about a farm-to-table cooking class?!! 
I am always in search of unique and immersive experiences for @culinarytravels_thesophislife and this was a definite hit!! 

I felt soooo relaxed and at ease at this lovely farm/restaurant/cooking school! 👩🏽‍🍳👩🏽‍🍳. I knew I had to use this song! 🎶 

@akalessaouira 
This beautiful place is owned by a French chef 👨‍🍳 who fell in love with Morocco and Moroccan cuisine. He opened up a restaurant and decided to go even further with a farm growing his own herbs 🌿 and vegetables. 

We walked through the farm smelling and chopping the delightful ingredients we would use for our dishes! 

We made a 
1) Herb Tabouli Salad 
2) Beef & Pumpkin Tagine with Almonds-Moroccans love almonds! 
3) Almond Briwates for dessert which are little triangular crispy pastries made with phyllo dough and usually fried but he baked these and they were served above a “melon soup” with Verbena ice cream 🍨!!! 

Omg I am still thinking about that dessert!!! 

Is this something you would enjoy on a trip?!! 

🙌🏽🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾 #tslculinarytravels #morocco #moroccanfood #CulinaryJourney #essaouiramorocco
You have heard of The Sahara in Morocco 🇲🇦 but what about Agafay Desert 🏜️?

Visiting the Agafay Desert near Marrakesh is a perfect alternative for travelers short on time but still wanting an authentic desert experience. Here’s why:

	•	Proximity to Marrakesh: Only a 40-minute drive from the city, Agafay offers a quick escape to desert landscapes without a long journey.
	•	Sahara-Like Views: Although it’s a rocky desert, Agafay offers stunning vistas with rolling dunes
	•	Unique Experiences: Enjoy camel rides, quad biking, or a peaceful sunset dinner in a luxury camp—without the need for an overnight trip.
	•	Perfect for Day Trips: With limited time, you can easily fit in a desert adventure and be back in Marrakesh by evening.
	•	Avoid the Crowds: While popular, Agafay is less tourist-heavy than Sahara destinations

For travelers looking for a quick desert escape, Agafay is an unbeatable option!

Have you heard of it or have you been? We had a blast out there even doing a photoshoot at sunset 🌅 and celebrating a milestone BD! And the food was delicious-restaurant quality!! 

#agafaydesert #moroccotravels 
#blackgirlstraveltoo #agafayluxurycamp #agafaycamp #agafay @experiencemorocco @kitatheexplorer @drnicoleredmond #luxurytraveler #culinaryadventure #tslculinarytravels
I can’t believe this group trip to Barcelona and Costa Brava Spain 🇪🇸 for @culinarytravels_thesophislife was over 2 months ago!!
The summer is my favorite season and it always flies by. 
This summer I haven’t done a lot of traveling since I moved to Detroit Michigan and I have been searching for a new home and a new job! 
But I have a bunch of trips coming up!!

1) Napa Valley over LaborDay Weekend for the @bluenotejazzfestival w @robertglasper and @johnlegend and @andre3000 I can’t wait! 🍷🎺

2) @culinarytravels_thesophislife is heading back to Morocco 🇲🇦 in September for a “city, sea and desert escape” to Marrakech, Essaouira & Agafay desert 🌵 

3) Jamaica 🇯🇲 in October for a family wedding in Ocho Rios!! I will be stuffing my face with patties & jerk chicken & ackee! 

4) Southern Africa in November for 2 weeks again with another @culinarytravels_thesophislife for a luxury adventure to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana 🇧🇼, Cape Town & Stellenbosch in South Africa 🇿🇦!! We are staying at all 5 star ⭐️ properties!! 

So what do you have planned to close out the summer and for the fall? 

Don’t miss out on future lux experiences with @culinarytravels_thesophislife !! Sign up for the newsletter! Next year we are heading to Mexico City 🇲🇽 and Portugal 🇵🇹!

#costabravaspain #mediterraneanlife #costabravaexperience #costabravasailing #tslculinarytravels #grouptrips #grouptravelspecialist #visitspainofficial #visitspain🇪🇸 #grouptripsbelike #blackluxurylifestyle #luxurygrouptravel
I’m so tired of this question or statement. I feel like snapping back with “what have you done for our country?” “What were his credentials when he ran in 2016?”!!! Put the @vp credentials up against any other President’s and I am sure she would be more than fine. 
And duh the mere fact that she is VP makes her qualified! That’s the definition of the job! 
Let’s drown out the racists and misogynists and get @kamalaharris and @timwalz elected in November!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💙💙💙

#harriswalz2024 #harriswalz2024🇺🇸 #kamalaharris2024 #kamalaharrisforpresident #whenwefightwewin #wearenotgoingback
I’m not saying you have to be good at math but you have to be good at math to run group trips!! 
This is my second year of doing this and I’m constantly rechecking my numbers! If you are treating this as a business and you want to earn money from all your hard work, you need to be good at math! 

Things to consider:
1) Net rates, gross rates, your commission!!!!
2) do you want to do big or small tours? Bigger tours are less expensive but what do you give up in terms of the experience for your clients and how many can you manage? 
3) will it be budget, upscale or luxury? This determines cost 
4) who is your avatar? Who is likely to purchase your tours? If it’s mostly solo or single travelers then negotiate single occupancy rates at your accommodations 
5) what is most important to include in your tour package? Will it be all inclusive including flights or will it be hotels, some meals & tours? 
6) how will you collect payment? What booking platform will you use 

These are just some of the things to consider!!! Are you  interested in doing group trips? If so was this information helpful? 

#grouptravelspecialist #groupeconomics #grouptraining #grouptravelboss #luxurytraveladvisor #travelmath
🇯🇲 Celebrating Jamaica Independence Day with irie vibes and endless pride! One love to my beautiful island and its amazing people. 🌴✨ We are loud and proud as we should be based on our accomplishments and achievements from such a small island in the sea. Jamaicans ARE EVERYWHERE! 

I am so proud watching the Jamaican athletes at the Olympics!! We are still killing it in track & field!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲& I am proud of our VP & soon to be POTUS who is biracial of Jamaican heritage!! 

These pics are throwbacks to our family reunion 2 years ago in Montego Bay during Independence! We had a blast!! 

#jamaicaindependenceday #OneLove #IslandLife #outofmanyonepeople #jamaicanindependence #jamaicanheritage #🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 #reggaevibes #reggaelovers #montegobayjamaica🇯🇲
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