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.

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Here is a quick video clip from our walking food tour in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦! Walking food tours is one of the pillars of my Culinary Travels group trips along with wine tastings, cooking classes and fine dining. 

This was absolutely one of my favorite experiences during our Culinary Travels group trip to South Africa! I love walking tours in general because you get oriented to the city, learn about its history, see important landmarks and in this case eat some of the yummy traditional foods!! 

Cape Town’s cuisine is diverse and Cape Town Culinary Tours did a great job of capturing that!! @ct.culinary 
We made several stops & ate some of my favorite things! 

1- Bo-Kaap Deli- Koesisters (traditional spiced doughnuts) and local Rooibos teas ☕️

2- Zannes Fare - Under the Vine. A beautiful restaurant! It is situated in the historical Heritage Square. We enjoyed the aromatic Cape Malay Spices in Bobotie, with a Apricot Chutney and Sambal. It was paired with wine and sparkling Sauvignon Blanc! 

3- Meeting Point-Tanzanian East African Cuisine located on Strand street. We got to try a variety of their best dishes-Vegetable curry - Mboga za binzari, Coconut rice - Wali wa nazi, Fried kale - Sukimi wiki, and slow stewed beef with tomato, garlic and ginger - Nyama nyama mchusu. At this point I was not even hungry but everything was so good that I just kept eating! 

4- The Fireman’s Arms. It was established in 1864 making it the second oldest bar in South Africa. We had Yoan Inverroche Amber Gin. This was paired with Bunny Chow (tasty like sweet BBQ meat), a syrupy Malva Pudding and local custard to end on a sweet note! This is their signature dessert and it’s a cake soaked in alcohol vs a “pudding”. 

I highly recommend trying one of their tours when you are in Cape Town and tell them I sent you!
Do you enjoy walking food tours? 
#blacktravel #walkingfoodtours #lovecapetown #visitsouthafrica #tslculinarytravels #culinarytravel 

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I absolutely loved the Northern Italy 🇮🇹 tour I did with them last year with @culinarytravels_thesophislife The experiences were immersive and unique!! Every single day they kept getting better from alba truffle hunting to balsamic vinegar tasting to Ragu bolognese pasta making class!! Also the local guides are very knowledgeable! 

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During my Culinary Travels group trip to South Africa, we had the pleasure of visiting Creation Wines on the stunning Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge—and it was nothing short of spectacular! 🍷✨

My group indulged in their sophisticated food and wine pairing menu, where every bite and sip showcased the best of local, fresh ingredients and cool-climate wines like their award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 🌿🐟 Each pairing felt like a love letter to the region, perfectly balanced and thoughtfully crafted. The peri peri chicken was a big hit! I was pleased that Viognier was served. It’s become one of my favorite white varietals! 

The experience was made even more magical by the breathtaking views of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Imagine enjoying world-class cuisine while surrounded by rolling vineyards and endless natural beauty. 🌄 It was the perfect fusion of food, wine, and scenery—a true highlight of our trip! 🥂 
#CulinaryTravels #CreationWines #SouthAfricanWine #tslculinarytravels #hermanuslife #lovecapetown #blackwinelovers #blackluxurytravel
ARE YOU READY FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA COVERAGE?! 
I spent 2 weeks in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Botswana 🇧🇼 and South Africa 🇿🇦 and I can’t wait to tell you about it!! 

This was my 6th @culinarytravels_thesophislife group trip! It’s hard to believe that since June 2023 I have done that many! I’m really proud of myself 😊

**** SAVE THIS POST FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP TO CAPE TOWN! 

One of my favorite experiences on my recent Culinary Travels group trip to South Africa was the walking food tour that we did in Cape Town! I love walking tours in general because you get oriented to the city, learn about its history, see important landmarks and in this case eat some of the yummy traditional foods!! 
Cape Town’s cuisine is diverse and @ct.culinary did a great job of capturing that!! 
We made several stops & ate some of my favorite things! 

1- Bo-Kaap Deli- Koesisters (traditional spiced doughnuts) and local Rooibos teas ☕️

2- Zannes Fare - Under the Vine. A beautiful restaurant! It is situated in the historical Heritage Square. We enjoyed the aromatic Cape Malay Spices in Bobotie, with a Apricot Chutney and Sambal. It was paired with wine and sparkling Sauvignon Blanc! 

3- Meeting Point-Tanzanian East African Cuisine located on Strand street. We got to try a variety of their best dishes-Vegetable curry - Mboga za binzari, Coconut rice - Wali wa nazi, Fried kale - Sukimi wiki, and slow stewed beef with tomato, garlic and ginger - Nyama nyama mchusu. At this point I was not even hungry but everything was so good that I just kept eating! 

4- The Fireman’s Arms. It was established in 1864 making it the second oldest bar in South Africa. We had Yoan Inverroche Amber Gin. This was paired with Bunny Chow (tasty like sweet BBQ meat), a syrupy Malva Pudding and local custard to end on a sweet note! This is their signature dessert and it’s a cake soaked in alcohol vs a “pudding”. 

Try one of their tours & tell them I sent you!
Do you enjoy walking food tours? 

📸 @amilamedia 

#CapeTownFoodie
#CapeTownEats
#WalkingFoodTour
#CapeTownCuisine
#SouthAfricanFood
#FoodiesOfInstagram
#CulinaryCapeTown
#EatLocalTravelGlobal
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How are my fellow Americans doing today?! I’m in South Africa 🇿🇦 with my @culinarytravels_thesophislife group and we are stressed! Going to @goldrestaurantcapetown was a good way to release some of that stress. 

We are 7 hours ahead of ET and 10 hours ahead of PT so we won’t know any results until Wednesday here. 

I’m praying 🙏 that America does the right thing today. The right thing is voting for @vp the right thing is making history in the right way!!! 

#election2024 #harriswalz2024 #electionnight #electionnight2024 #goldrestaurant #capetownsouthafrica #lovecapetown #visitcapetown
Had to use this audio for something!!! 
I had so much fun horseback riding in Essaouira! It may not look like it because I was NERVOUS!! I had hit my head really hard the day before so I probably should not have been doing this but being on that beach 🏖️ at sunset was magical! 

The funniest part though was that shower cap that I had on under my helmet!⛑️ It ruined most of my pics BOOOOO!!! But @kitatheexplorer looked fab and her guide got great pics and videos of her!

But yes we were very DEMUR! VERY MODEST! We were not out there in bikinis 👙 with things bopping all around lol 

#tslculinarytravels #essaouirabeach #essaouiramedina #essaouiramorocco #horsebackride #blacktravelers #essencetravels #travelnoire 

Have you done horseback riding on the beach?
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