La Carmina

Award-winning journalist La Carmina writes about travel, culture and food for Travel + Leisure, The New York Times, National Geographic and more. La Carmina published several books with Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster and appears as an expert on leading TV shows (Bizarre Foods, World's Weirdest Restaurants, No Reservations etc). Follow her adventures in over 70 countries on Instagram and on her blog.

Michelin Star Chef Ryan Ratino Brings Japanese Hospitality and ’90s Hip-Hop to Florida Fine Dining

By La Carmina

Chef Pepe Salinas’ Interactive Tasting Menu Addresses Climate Change and Women’s Equality

By La Carmina

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