taste the journey

The UAE feels like my second home – all shine and skyscrapers on one side, desert stillness on the other. It’s where I chase new food spots, hidden cafés, and those late-night shawarma runs.

Cuba is where it all started for me. The rhythm, the colors, the food that always tastes like family. Every corner still feels like a memory I grew up with.

Southeast Asia is my playground. Street food, markets that never sleep, islands that look too good to be real. It’s where I learned that the best meals usually come from the smallest stalls.

Not an agency, a travel buddy

No scripts. Just stories.

I don’t sell trips I haven’t lived. Every stop, from street food stalls to hidden rooftops is something I’ve tried, loved, and would do again.

You’re not a client. You’re a +1.

Think of me as the friend who knows the way around, so you skip the cookie-cutter tours and get straight to the good stuff.

Travel like we’re in it together.

It’s about laughs, surprises, and ordering that “one more” dessert. If that’s your vibe, welcome to the foodie way.

A bit more about me

Hey, I’m Álvaro, Cuban born and raised, now based in Dubai. I studied psychology in Havana, then moved to Melbourne to explore marketing and communications. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world, from South East Asia to Europe and beyond and work across the global travel industry.

Somewhere along the way, I discovered that my real passion is storytelling through food. I’ve been leading food tours ever since sharing not just great dishes, but the history, people, and culture behind them. For me, food isn’t just about eating; it’s about connection.

With over eight years of experience in the travel scene, especially in culinary tourism my goal is to keep connecting people through culture, travel, and a shared love of good food.