TastesOf contributor stories — writers and travellers

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Personal perspectives from the writers, photographers, and travelers who shape TastesOf™

Our Contributors

Every Story Has a Voice

TastesOf™ is built on the belief that the best travel writing comes from people who are genuinely curious — about food, culture, design, and the human connections that make a destination unforgettable. These are their stories.

Alyssa Ross — TastesOf contributor
Travelling

Culinary Travel · Fine Dining · Global Cuisine

Alyssa Ross

How Food Became My Map

Growing up in Texas, food was always connected to gathering and making people feel welcome. Travel deepened that understanding in ways I never expected — from farmers markets in California to soulful hospitality in New Orleans, every table told a story.

"The most unforgettable experiences are rarely about extravagance alone. They are about how people feel."

— Alyssa Ross
Culinary TravelFine DiningGlobal Cuisine
Julia Ross — TastesOf contributor
Travelling

Arts & Design Contributor

Julia Ross

Seeing Every Destination as a Work of Art

An artist first, a traveller always — Julia finds the artistic qualities of every destination, from the architecture of boutique hotels to the beautiful presentations of top chefs. She travels to see, and writes to share what most people walk past.

"Every city has a visual language. Learning to read it changes everything."

— Julia Ross
DesignArchitectureLocal Dining
Christelle Auzas — TastesOf contributor
Travelling

Filmmaker & Storyteller

Christelle Auzas

Telling Stories Through a Lens

Christelle Auzas is a filmmaker and storyteller with an eye for capturing the beauty, culture, and human connection that make a destination memorable. Through thoughtful visual storytelling, she brings places to life by focusing on the details, people, and experiences that reveal their unique character.

"Sometimes the best memories come from following the music. ❀"

— Christelle Auzas
Film/PhotographyVisual StorytellingCultureFood
Erik Carlson — TastesOf contributor
On the Road

Travel Photography · Landscapes

Erik Carlson

Light, Clouds, and the Stories Between

Entirely self-taught, Erik photographs for the pure love of it. His lens is always watching how light hits trees, buildings, and people — aware of clouds, their colour and texture, every sunrise and sunset. He sees the world as a collection of stories waiting to be told.

"I find beauty in everything big and small. That's not a philosophy — it's just how I see."

— Erik Carlson
PhotographyLandscapesTravel
Brandi Leblanc — TastesOf contributor
Houston, TX

Contributor

Brandi Leblanc

The Spirit of Discovery

Brandi brings her own perspective and passion to TastesOf, exploring destinations and sharing the experiences that make travel meaningful. Her contributions reflect the spirit of discovery that sits at the heart of everything we publish.

"Travel is less about where you go and more about what you notice when you get there."

— Brandi Leblanc
TravelExperiences

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