Enjoying All Inclusive Resorts, Thailand Beaches, And Driving Around Iceland With Takera Gholson

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Takera Gholson created Flights and Foods back in 2018 showcasing unique stories from the restaurant industry while highlighting her own travels around the world. 

Through the art of her lens, Takera photographs amazing food and wonderful travel destinations showing her adventures to new countries and cities one bite at a time. 

Our interview covered a variety of unique topics with one area specifically sparking my interest:  all inclusive resorts. With Takera’s experience visiting a variety of all inclusive resorts in several different countries, I picked her brain about what to expect and how to find the right resort. 

We also discuss her experiences growing up in South Carolina, adjusting from her upbringing in New York. Takera also talks about her amazing experiences in Thailand and road tripping across Iceland. 

In today’s episode you will learn:

  • What sparked Takera to start her blog.
  • How growing up in New York affected her world view and outlook on food
  • The challenges she faced moving to South Carolina 
  • Where Takera traveled for her first trip outside the USA. 
  • Which Jamaican resort Takera loves.
  • The differences in resort packages available to prospective guests
  • Why Thailand was such an impactful trip
  • Which area of Thailand has amazing beaches
  • What to expect from Thailand’s mall food court
  • How Takera saw the Northern Lights for the first time
  • Tips for renting a car in Iceland

Follow Takera

Website: https://flightsandfoods.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flightsandfoods/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/flightsandfoods
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flightsandfoods

Jamaican Beef Pattie: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRICHfCB07Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Takera’s Highlights From the Past Year

Jamaica: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdYMtSRub3v/?utm
Iberostar Grand All Inclusive: https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/montego-bay/iberostar-grand-rose-hall/ 
Austin: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cfouk9bjBfz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Asheville: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODU0ODUxMjYwNzYxNDA4?story_media_id=2879321778603916119&igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Impactful Moments 

Southeast Asia: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAYQcMRFSlk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link, https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BcFcOF9a1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Iceland: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGU6cml3QI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/B3C8WD3lVll/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/tv/B3MrBNKlafD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/B3SMk2mFPz6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/B3m2VpyFLST/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

Greece: https://flightsandfoods.com/hytra-michelin-star-restaurant/