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Tatiana Mejía, Gastronomic Tourism Pioneer in South America and astuviaje gourmet´s CEO.
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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

  1. S4/E2 - Food and Travel: Rules and Tips for Visiting Chile

    FEB 27

    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 trip, and local regulations that protect Chile's rich culinary culture. In addition, I share recommendations for unmissable gastronomic events and festivals so you can experience Chile through its flavors in a conscious and respectful way.     Follow me on social media:    Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube - Facebook⁠   And visit our website to continue discovering the world with your five senses:  www.astuviaje.com

    46 min
  2. S4/E1 - Special episode - Part 2 - A Life Simmered Over Low Heat: How My Book Came To Be

    FEB 2

    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 healing. But this second part... is another journey. It's the true story of what happened after writing the book: the journey to the Gourmand Awards ceremony. A 52-hour trip, crossing seven countries, with ticket errors, unexpected route changes, falls from a horse, a marriage proposal, and many acts of faith. I'll tell you how I didn't make it to the ceremony... but I did make it to the award. How I let go of control, trusted, and arrived exactly where I was meant to be. Follow me on social media: Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube - Facebook⁠ And visit our website to continue discovering the world with your five senses: www.astuviaje.com

    42 min
  3. S3/E4 - Special Episode - A life Simmered Over Low Heat: How My Book Came To Be

    12/30/2025

    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 has its own way of putting us on pause, forced me to do it.      And there, between forced pauses, unhurried cooking, a swollen body, and thoughts that could no longer wait, the book began to write itself.  Not with an editorial calendar or advisors, but with what I had: lived stories, processed pain, and much to be thankful for.  It's not a cookbook, but there is cooking.  It's not a travel book, but it has roads.   It's not self-help, but it helped me keep going.  And although it didn't fit into any traditional category, it ended up representing South America at the Gourmand Awards.  In this episode, I share with you the story behind that book:  the before, the during, and everything you don't see when an achievement is celebrated.  Calmly, truthfully, and with an open heart.      Follow me on social media:    Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube - Facebook⁠   And visit our website to continue discovering the world with your five senses: www.astuviaje.com

    18 min
  4. S3/E3 - Special Episode: The Wayuu Woman and Her Cuisine

    11/28/2025

    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 similar to other traditional Colombian spirits such as biche and ñeque. We also delve into Wayuu crafts, the colors that define their culture, and the places that, according to Mimi, you can't miss if you visit this beautiful region. 🎙️ Recorded from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, this episode is an invitation to discover La Guajira through its flavors, its worldview, and its people. Follow me on social media:    Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube - Facebook⁠       And visit our website to continue discovering the world with your five senses: www.astuviaje.com

    21 min
  5. S3/E2 - Travel with Flavor: Everything You Need to Know for Argentina

    10/31/2025

    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 savoring Argentina begins with respecting its culture, its people... and its rituals. Get your passport and spoon ready: the journey begins here.      Follow me on social media:    Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube - Facebook⁠     And visit our website to continue discovering the world with your five senses: www.astuviaje.com

    28 min
  6. S3/E1 - Your Gastronomic Passport: Travel Regulations in Colombia

    09/30/2025

    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 markets, festivals, and local communities.  So get ready to start tasting Colombia from the very first step.  Follow me on social media:  Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube – Facebook⁠  And keep exploring the world with all five senses at: www.astuviaje.com

    48 min
  7. S2/E4 - Fusion and Tradition: Uncovering the Legacy of Peru’s Seperfoods

    08/29/2025

    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 delicious journey through tradition, creativity, and conscious travel.  Follow me on social media:  Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube – Facebook⁠  And keep exploring the world with all five senses at:  www.astuviaje.com

    17 min
  8. S2/E3 - From the Ocean to the Andes: The Flavors of Chile

    07/31/2025

    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 coves to inland valleys, we discover emblematic dishes, native ingredients and culinary traditions that connect communities and landscapes. Join us on this journey from the ocean to the Andes, where every bite tells a Chilean story!  Follow me on social media:  Instagram – LinkedIn – YouTube – Facebook  www.astuviaje.com and www.Tatomejia.com

    20 min
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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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  • Creator
    Tatiana Mejía, Gastronomic Tourism Pioneer in South America and astuviaje gourmet´s CEO.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Tatiana Mejía, Gastronomic Tourism Pioneer in South America and astuviaje gourmet´s CEO.
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