Streets and Eats
Streets and Eats, with Jim and Corinne Vail, provides the ultimate podcast for independent travel enthusiasts! With over 40 years of exploring the world, they share their passion for local dishes, culinary delights, and unforgettable experiences from European destinations and beyond. Whether planning a cross-country road trip or crafting the perfect itinerary for your next getaway, this podcast is packed with innovative ideas and insider tips for your travels. Tune in to discover hidden gems, savor mouthwatering street food, and get inspired to embark on your next adventure! Hit subscribe and take the first step toward delicious exploration around the globe!
How to Plan Your Dream African Safari

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Is going on safari one of your dream bucket list items? It certainly was for us, and after having done a number of them, we're hooked! There's something magical about seeing African animals in the wild.
Join us in this exciting episode as we delve into the ultimate guide for planning your dream African safari! We've done safaris in various countries of Africaa, and we'll explore different types...
How to Road Trip in Japan

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Do you love road trips? Have you ever thought of doing one in Japan? I know, I know there are some obstacles. Don't worry, we've got you. We break down driving in Japan and where you should go!
In this episode, Jim and Corinne talk about driving in Japan and how rewarding it is. Getting out of the cities and finding places you've never heard of before, makes r...
Our Favorite Unique Stays in Europe

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Do you love finding romantic or quirky places to stay during your European trips? We do, and we've listed out some of our favorites.
Join us in this episode as we explore the most unique accommodations we’ve loved across Europe! From the enchanting stone hotels and Ottoman manor houses in Turkey to weird and wonderful places, you can't even believe you are able to spend the nig...
Weekend Getaway in Düsseldorf with Japanese Food and Altbier

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Are you always looking for that perfect weekend getaway where all you have to do is take it easy? We are, and we found the perfect place - Düsseldorf! Here we found tasty Japanese treats and the best beer!
Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into a weekend escapade in Düsseldorf, where the vibrant hipster vibe perfectly complements our culinary journey! We'll explore th...
First Timers Guide to Tokyo, Japan

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Have you always wanted to visit Tokyo, but there's so much to do and see that you are completely overwhelmed? After living in Japan for five years, we can steer you in the right direction. Traveling to Tokyo is a trip of a lifetime.
Join us in this exciting episode as we explore the vibrant city of Tokyo for the very first time! We’ll guide you through th...
2024 Travel Year in Review - Everywhere We Went!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Are you looking for some travel inspiration for 2025? Well, then look no further. Jim and I had a banner year of amazing travel.
Join us as we embark on a thrilling recap of our 2024 travel adventures across Europe! In this episode, we delve into the incredible cultural events that shaped our year, from lively Fasching parades to charming Easter markets.
Discover hidden gems in fascinating museums, i...
Dolomites Road Trip - Massive Italy!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Do you love mountains? Have you ventured into the Alps? You can't get more amazing views, scrumptious food, and a fantastic road trip than if you take a Dolomites Road Trip in northern Italy.
Join us in this exciting episode as we embark on a road trip through the breathtaking landscapes of Italy, specifically the stunning Dolomites!
From the majestic mountains of t...
Top 5 Christmas Markets in Europe

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
What are our favorite Christmas markets in all of Europe? Jim and Corinne have been to so many Christmas markets it's a battle to see which ones they can agree are the absolute best!
This week, Corinne and Jim face off to share their favorite markets, highlighting the enchanting charm of places like Colmar, Montreux, and the mesmerizing Ravenna Gorge.
D...
Volksmarching/ Hiking in Europe!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Are you someone who likes to get off of the beaten path, hike, see the back-country of anyplace that you are visiting? If so, volksmarching is for you!
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the world of hiking in Europe through the lens of Volksmarching—a unique and non-competitive fitness walking experience that has captivated millions.
Discover how this cultural phenomenon promotes a hea...
Our Top 5 Museums in Europe - We Battle it Out!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you a museum lover? In this episode, Jim and Corinne, debate which museums in Europe have been their favorites.
As two people who love to travel, they want to include some museums but are definitely not self-proclaimed museum-lovers, so the trick is finding the most fun and interesting ones to enjoy without overdoing it.
Along the way, they'll let...
Almabtrieb - Celebrating the Cows Coming Home from the Alps

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Have you heard about this amazing Alpine tradition, where cows and other animals parade home, complete with headdresses and huge bells, to celebrate a fantastic summer season? If not, this episode is for you. Learn all about this cultural phenomenon found throughout the Alps, and come take part in the cows coming home festivals.
Cow festivals can be found in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, It...
Christmas Markets in Europe - Get Ready for a Magical Time!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Have you ever wanted to take a trip to Europe during Christmas market time? Do you live in Europe and are looking for the best Christmas markets to go to?
In this episode, we talk about Christmas markets throughout Europe, but especially in Germany. What can you expect? How should you get there? How to choose the best ones? With thousands of Christmas markets to choose from, we t...
Munich's Oktoberfest - All our Tips!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Have you ever dreamed of raising a huge mug of beer in your lederhosen or dirndl at the Munich Okoberfest? In this episode Jim and I recount all our trips to the Oktoberfest and let you in on some tips along the way. Prosit!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and...
Top 5 Things to Visit in London

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you heading to London and want to make sure you don't leave before visiting the ultimate must-sees? In this episode, Jim and Corinne engage in a massive battle on which London sights are the absolute best. Check it out!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask plenty of travel questions: https://www...
English Heritage - Membership and Savings

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you a history lover? Are you planning a visit to England? We discovered a great way to save money while visiting England's amazing historical sites, and we tell you all about it in this episode!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask plenty of travel questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686097975247920
Our Top 5 Places to Visit in England

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you planning a vacation to England and want to do more than just London? We highly suggest you go to these Top 5 places in England. Jim and Corinne battle it out on this episode of Streets and Eats to tell you all about the best things to do and see in this amazing country!
Join our free TRAVEL...
Fantastic Trip to Normandy; World War II Sites and More!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Do you love World War II history? How about castles, beaches, and beautiful small villages? Maybe you love excellent food?! Our trip to Normandy, France, had all of that and much more!
Download to our latest Streets and Eats episode to find out all the secrets, tips, and fun things to do in Normandy!
Join our free...
Hard Core Travel - Phong Nha, Vietnam

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you looking for a high-adventure, hard-core Vietnam experience? We've got just the destination for you.
Phong Nha, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Cave system, is well off the tourist path! While there, you can experience the beauty of a national park, a few different amazing caves, and, of course, great Vietnamese hospitality.
Listen as we tell you all...
Ayutthaya: An Epic Day Trip from Bangkok

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Do you love ancient history? Amazing Thai sights? Explorations that dreams are made of? That's what a day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya is, a magical journey into the exotic past of Thailand. You won't want to miss it!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales...
How to Do Wine Tastings in France

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you all about those wine tastings? We are, especially in France. The best wine, the most fun times we've had! Find out everything we've learned over the years on how to decide where to go and what to do!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap...
First Timers Guide to the Route des Vins Alsace

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Do you love colorful fairytale villages, amazing wines, delectable food, and exceptional scenery? You need to start planning a trip to the Alsace region of France right away.
After countless trips to our favorite part of France, we're letting you in on a few secrets. You are going to love the Route des Vins...
First Timers Guide to the Netherlands

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Do you dream of visiting a small country where you can see windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes and where you can eat some of the best cheese in the world? You need to visit the Netherlands.
In this First-Timers Guide, we tell you all about the Netherlands, from what to pack to how to g...
Tulip Festival of the Netherlands - Amazing!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
What do you think of when you think of the Netherlands? Tulips, tulips, and more tulips! In this episode we tell you all about the Dutch Tulip Festival. You learn what to do, where to go, what to eat, and even where to stay! Check it out!
Join our free...
Best of Crete - Our Epic Trip!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Don't you just love a Greek island? Well, one of the best ones we've been to is Crete. The weather is fabulous; the food is amazing, and yep, there's plenty to do. What's stopping you? Find out more about our trip to Crete and then start planning your own trip!
<...
First Timers Guide to Hoi An, Vietnam

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Looking for a beautiful, historical, and exotic spot to spend a few days on your Vietnam trip? Head to Hoi An, a world heritage city with a great vibe, you will love exploring the charming streets and eating the best food! Find out more here.
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook...
Chiang Mai Elephtant Sanctuary Stay

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Do you just love the idea of spending a couple of days pampering elephants? In Chiang Mai, we stayed at the Happy Elephant Sanctuary and did just that. Find out what we did, and how much fun it is!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group...
First Timers Guide to Rothenburg ob Tauber

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you planning an amazing vacation to Germany? If so, you must have Rothenburg ob Taube on your itinerary! It's the most charming city in the country, and maybe in all of Europe. Yes! It's that amazing.
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask...
Trip Notes: Toronto to Niagara Falls

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you looking for a cosmopolitan city as well as an iconic natural wonder to visit? Start planning your trip today with our Toronto to Niagara Falls trip notes.
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask plenty of travel questions: https://www.facebook.com/g...
Bucket List Achieved! Picking German Wine Grapes

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Is picking grapes in a vineyard on your bucket list? It was on ours. Woo hoo! Bucket list achieved, and we had a blast doing it.
In this episode, we talk about German wine, wine experiences, and how to go about setting up your own grape picking adventure.
Jo...
Our Top 5 Places to Visit in Greece

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you planning to visit Greece? Aside from Athens and the almighty Parthenon, do you have a good idea of where to go? Well, we do. After countless visits to this amazing Mediterranean country, we battle it out to let you know what our top 5 places in Greece are.
Enjoy!
First Timers Guide to Prague, Czechia

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Wouldn't you love to visit one of the world's most beautiful and gothic cities? Yes! Prague is all at once stunningly beautiful, steeped in history, and has amazing food. In this podcast, we tell you everything you need to know when visiting.
Enjoy!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook g...
Southwest England Road Trip - Cornwall Beauties!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Who loves a road trip that includes gorgeous little fishing villages, stunning sandy beaches, romantic castles, and delicious food? Raise your hand!
Our trip to Southwestern England had it all, and we tell you all about it in this latest episode. Enjoy!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group w...
Vietnam's World Heritage Sites with Coffee Pairings

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Planning a trip to exotic and beautiful Vietnam? You will want to listen to our latest episode. We've paired all the stunning Vietnam world heritage sites with the amazing tastes of local Vietnamese coffee.
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask plenty of travel q...
Our 2023 Year in Review! Travel, Travel, Food, Food!

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Looking for some ideas of where to travel in 2024?! We recap all the amazing places we went during 2023 which will give you plenty of places to add to your list. I promise!
Join our free TRAVEL Facebook group where you can swap tales and ask plenty of travel questions: https...
Best Things to Do With Kids! Our Experiences in 2023 - Top 5

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you always looking for things to do with your kids while you travel? We are. Our grandson is important to our traveling family, and it's not fair to him to just drag him along to places he's not interested in. Thankfully, we've found some amazing kid things to do all over the world. Check it...
Best Bucket List Experiences in 2023

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Hasn't 2023 been epic! Our travel year was more than we could have hoped for, and the best way to enjoy a country is to do something. We did a lot! Our year was full of firsts, full of bucket list activities, so Jim and I had to battle it out to come up with our Top 5.
Top Foodie Experiences of 2023

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
What were some of your best eats this past year? We recount ours on this latest episode. From motorbike tours and cooking lessons to just great food, we tell it all. If you are wondering where to go for great food in 2024, you will want to check this out!
...
Top 5 Most Beautiful Places We Visited in 2023

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
2023 has been a fantastic year for us. We visited over 13 countries, completely circumnavigated the world by flight, and along the way, saw some of the incredible scenery.
Join us on this exhilarating journey as we explore the most beautiful places we had the opportunity to enjoy during this past year. We'll share our...
First Timers Guide to Munich, Germany

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Looking to travel to the Bavarian capital of Munich? You should be! It's a city with an amazing vibe and tons of things to do.
Join us on our latest journey as we explore the stunning city of Munich, a treasure trove of Bavarian culture and history. Our podcast will guide you...
Top 10 Stops on the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text. Make sure you have an email address in there if you'd like a response! Cheers!
Subscribe to the podcast: https://podfollow.com/streets-and-eats
Are you planning a trip to Ireland? If so, you won't want to miss the amazing landscapes, great sites, and friendly towns along the Wild Atlantic Way. We've been numerous times, and it's always fun!
Show Notes
09:00 - Some facts about the Wild Atlantic Way
14:30 - Musical Heritage on...