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Rosemary Kimani is the co-founder and editor-in-chief at Authentic Food Quest, where she helps travelers connect with cultures through food and immersive cooking vacations. Since 2015, she and her partner, Claire, have explored the cuisine of 45 countries and 290+ food cities. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Huffington Post, and more. A co-author of three books, including a collaboration with Costa Brava Tourism, she blends storytelling with culinary exploration. When not discovering new flavors, she’s an avid runner, having completed eleven marathons. Previously, she held senior strategy roles in advertising.

Food Travel Near And Far: 10 Tips To Become A Great Food Traveler

by Rosemary July 23, 2025January 26, 2025 Categories Food Traveler Tips
Food Travel Dish to Share in the Philippines by Authentic Food Quest

Food travel, also called food tourism, offers a unique perspective on a city or destination. It involves biting, sipping, and

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The Ultimate Street Food Survival Guide – 12 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick!

by Rosemary January 26, 2025 Categories Food Traveler Tips
How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick by Authentic Food Quest

Street food tends to be approached cautiously. One question that many ask is, “Is the food safe?” Or another variation,

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10 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Stomach For Travel

by Rosemary January 26, 2025 Categories Food Traveler Tips
How To Prepare Stomach For Travel by Authentic Food Quest

Eating the local food is by far one of the greatest pleasures of traveling.  Yet, despite the appetizing foods and

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10 Must-Have Travel Wine Bags For Safe Trips

by Rosemary January 24, 2025 Categories Drinks, Food Traveler Tips
Vinarmour Travel Wine Bags by Autentic Food Quest

Wine lovers know the best way to protect their precious wine is by carrying it in a sturdy bag or

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Top 10 Cooking Vacations in Portugal To Savor Lusitanian Cuisine

by Rosemary July 23, 2025January 24, 2025 Categories Cooking, Portugal
Cooking Vacations in Portugal by Authentic Food Quest

The best cooking holidays in Portugal immerse you in centuries-old cooking traditions while exploring fascinating destinations in the country. Throughout

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74 Street Food Quotes To Inspire The Adventurous Eater in You

by Rosemary January 24, 2025 Categories Food Traveler Tips, Street Food
Street Food Quotes by Authentic Food Quest

Street food quotes have a way of capturing the novel experiences of street foods that feed the soul. Street foods

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The 100 Most Popular Food And Travel Quotes (Of All Time)

by Rosemary January 24, 2025 Categories Food Traveler Tips
Intriguing Puppets Food and Travel Quotes by Authentic Food Quest

I love this quote from Auguste Escoffier “Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” Food has the unique ability

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9 Dreamy Cooking Vacations in Tuscany to Savor

by Rosemary January 23, 2025 Categories Cooking, Italy
1200 Cooking Vacations in Tuscany by Authentic Food Quest

If you are serious about Italian food, going on cooking vacations in Tuscany will help you delve deeper into this

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7 Amazing Santorini Wineries Tours to Book Now

by Rosemary April 1, 2026December 18, 2024 Categories Greece, Tours
Santorini Wineries Tours by Authentic Food Quest

One of our favorite experiences in Santorini was exploring the island’s wineries and discovering its unique wine culture. The dry

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12 Puglia Food Favorites You Must Experience

by Rosemary January 4, 2026November 11, 2024 Categories Dishes, Italy
Puglia Food by Authentic Food Quest

About six years ago, I vividly remember a conversation I had with another traveler that sparked my curiosity. “If you

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