From Hidden Gems to Local Eats: Why Foodies Need Digital Travel Guides



Here are some reasons why you need a digital travel guide. 

• Say Goodbye to Overwhelm
• We’ve all been there—17 tabs open, trying to figure out if “that one pasta spot” on TripAdvisor is actually authentic or just a tourist trap. Digital guides cut the noise. They narrow down the research rabbit hole into one neat, curated package so you can stop scrolling and start sipping wine, Win-win, right?
• Hidden Gems Without the Guesswork
• Your foodie heart wants the hole-in-the-wall dumpling shop, not the chain restaurant near the train station. But finding those spots? Stressful. A digital guide built by someone who knows food travel (hi, that’s me) guarantees you’ll uncover authentic, local tables worth gathering around. A paid guide filters through all that noise and delivers curated, insider picks that have actually been researched, vetted, or even personally experienced. Less fluff, more substance. I also share plenty of free foodie travel tips and destination guides right here on the blog—perfect for a little pre-trip inspo or when you’re just daydreaming about your next getaway. But when you’re ready to skip the overwhelm and actually plan your trip, that’s where my digital guides come in. Think of the blog as your appetizer, and the guides as your full-course meal.
• Easy to Pack, Easy to Use
• Digital guides live on your phone, iPad, or computer—light, searchable, and accessible whether you’re at a café in Florence or in line for tacos in Austin. Because the easier to access the better, especially when you're busy stuffing your face with tacos!
• Time Saved = More Bites Savored
• Planning eats up hours, and who has that kind of time? (Not you, between work, family, and trying to sneak in a yoga class.) Digital guides give you ready-to-go itineraries, so instead of planning your trip, you can focus on enjoying it—one plate, one sip, one hidden alley at a time.
• Updated, Real, and Relevant
• Digital guidesevolve—new restaurants, seasonal food festivals, and fresh chef-driven experiences can be updated in real time. That means you’re not stuck following “must-try” lists that went stale five years ago. Paying for a resource means the creator has invested time into keeping it accurate, current, and genuinely useful — not just SEO clickbait.

Travel should be about chasing flavors

Travel shouldn't be about stressing over logistics or wasting meals in tourist traps. That’s why I believe digital travel guides are the future for foodies. They’re curated, thoughtful, and designed to help you savor more of what really matters.

At Road and Table, every guide, itinerary, and booking I create is built with hours of research, local insight, and a whole lot of love for both the road and the table. Whether you’re dreaming of a quick weekend getaway or a bucket-list adventure, I’ve got you covered with curated itineraries, full-service bookings, and foodie-approved digital downloads.

Ready to spend less time planning and more time eating? Explore Road and Table’s digital travel guides, and let’s start chasing more of what you love.

You can also find more of my travel content on the travel booking site Plannin. Plannin is partnered with booking.com and priceline for your one-stop shop for pulling together a trip without having 47 browser tabs open. You can search and book accommodations, experiences, and more—all in one place. I love that it combines inspiration with the actual tools you need to book, which makes planning your next adventure way less stressful.Be sure to sign upfor a free account, and the next time you’re getting ready to book a getaway, head over to Plannin to see what they have to offer.

🍴✈️ Ready to skip the endless Googling and dive straight into the good stuff? Grab one of my digital travel guides—built with foodies in mind—and start planning your next trip around unforgettable meals and hidden gems. Your taste buds (and your sanity) will thank you!