How To Connect With Europe Through Food with Angelo Carotenuto of LivTours
Want to go deeper than guidebooks and monuments?
Try connecting with a place through your taste buds.
In this episode, I chat with Angelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, about how to connect with Europe through food — one bite, one story, one unforgettable experience at a time.
Angelo shares how food is more than just fuel when you travel.
It’s a sensory gateway into culture, history and daily life — whether you’re sipping wine at an outdoor cafe in Paris or rolling pasta in a local Tuscan kitchen.
What we dish up in this episode:
- Why food is one of the most meaningful ways to connect with Europe
- How regional traditions shape what (and how) people eat — spoiler: not all carbonara is created equal
- What makes a truly great food tour (hint: it’s not tiny samples)
- Cooking classes that feel like home — and actually teach you something you’ll cook again
- Why small groups create deeper, more personal food experiences
You’ll also get a peek into LivTours’ new cooking school and the delightfully personal cooking class set in Angelo’s mom’s Roman kitchen (yes, for real — it’s the dream).
If you’re craving a more authentic way to experience Europe, this conversation will inspire you to explore it one plate at a time.
🎧 Hit play and get ready to connect with Europe through food — the most delicious way to travel.
Want to chat more about the Europe travel?
Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.
In this episode:
1:29: Introducing Angelo Carotenuto of LivTours
3:34: Meeting Angelo and Hearing His Story
7:37: Becoming a Tour Guide and Starting LivTours
14:08: Food & Culture
24:03: Tips for Good Food Tours
39:25: Meaningful Travel
44:25: Wrapping Up with Angelo
45:05: Final Thoughts & Wrapping It Up
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