The idea for the WellFed Traveler began while sampling some wonderful etouffee and jambalaya at the Gumbo Shop in New Orleans’ French Quarter followed by a stroll to Cafe Du Monde for some chicory coffee and beignets. I was in New Orleans for a conference but the siren call of the city was more powerful than any PowerPoint presentation so I skipped out and explored the city.

Over the next three days I rode the street cars up and down Canal Street, went to Mid-City Bowling Lanes Rock n’ Bowl for Zydeco Night. Explored the nooks and crannies of this fascinating city , visited Emeril’s in the CBD, had a late night Creole dinner at Mulate’s and danced to an awesome Cajun band, visited record stores (yes there are still record stores in the worl) in the French Quarter and listened to jazz at Preservation Hall. I was enraptured by this wonderful city.

It had been almost twenty years since I was last in Nawlin’s and it was like I never left. My memories of that trip long ago centered on the culture, music and food of this great city. I don’t know why I stayed away so long but the city was a forgiving lover who welcomed me back with open arms, a big bowl of gumbo and a song in her heart.

As this visit back to the Crescent City reminded me culture, music and food are wonderful ways to explore, savor and experience a destination.

The WellFed Traveler seeks to become a meeting place for those who savor the perfect combination of food and travel. This website will offer four main services:

• a forum to share culinary related news and adventures
• a quarterly web magazine highlighting culinary fare and events from around the world
• interviews with some of the top chef, artists and vintners about their craft
• hosting first-class culinary and wine themed tours that allow our guests to mix and mingle with local experts, craftsmen and chefs.

We aim to offer a program that is fun, convivial, educational and inspirational. We strive to nourish both the mind and body through travel.

The WellFed Traveler is a division of It’s Your Trip! Travel & Tours, a full service travel management company based in Central Ohio. Our team of professional travel consultants can assist with any travel related request from a simple airline ticket to complete conference planning or incentive travel for corporations and nonprofits.

The owner of Its Your Trip! Travel & Tours is John Stacy who has been professional travel consultant since 2000. He holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree as well as a Masters in Marketing and Communications and is a lifelong learner who loves assisting with his clients travel needs.  Prior to starting his own agency, he spent over two decades working in both the governmental and nonprofit arenas as a staff member of the Ohio House of Representatives and for several Ohio based non-profit organizations. He has written one book, Get Funded Now: A Guide to Grantwriting, and is working on his second centered on the best foodie cities in the United States. Needless to say, the research is grueling.  

Thank you for visiting us and learning about our tours. We appreciate your feedback and interest in exploring and experiencing the world through culture, food and music. See you on the road!

John Stacy, Publisher

The WellFed Traveler

jstacy@itsyourtrip.com

614-306-6091 (Columbus, OH office)

1-888-685-0260 (toll free)