Featured guests:
Lorena Carrillo Pérez | Portugal Grounds Operations & Product Manager at Walks and Devour Tours
Originally from Spain, Lorena has lived in the Netherlands, Brazil, and France, but ultimately found her perfect home in Portugal—where the good weather, incredible food, and warm people won her over. With years of experience in the tourism industry, she started as a guide before moving into operations and now manages Walks & Devour’s experiences across Portugal. Passionate about history and culture, she loves helping visitors uncover the country’s rich heritage. When she’s not working, you’ll find her exploring local markets, trying new Portuguese dishes, or enjoying a sunset by the ocean with a glass of vinho verde in hand.
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch | Award-Winning Food & Travel Writers
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch have been traveling the world in search of their next great meal for more than a decade. Currently based in Lisbon for six years, the American duo publishes popular food guides, videos and articles on the 2foodtrippers site as well as on social media and in their weekly Substack newsletter. Past accolades include Saveur Magazine's Editor's Award for 'Best Travel Blog' and TBC's Gold Prize for 'Best Food Blog'. In 2020, EatingWell dubbed Daryl and Mindi 'Good-Life Gurus' to follow on Instagram. They've also appeared in a range of media outlets including The Guardian, Newsweek and USA Today.
Originally from Spain, Lorena has lived in the Netherlands, Brazil, and France, but ultimately found her perfect home in Portugal—where the good weather, incredible food, and warm people won her over. With years of experience in the tourism industry, she started as a guide before moving into operations and now manages Walks & Devour’s experiences across Portugal. Passionate about history and culture, she loves helping visitors uncover the country’s rich heritage. When she’s not working, you’ll find her exploring local markets, trying new Portuguese dishes, or enjoying a sunset by the ocean with a glass of vinho verde in hand.
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch | Award-Winning Food & Travel Writers
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch have been traveling the world in search of their next great meal for more than a decade. Currently based in Lisbon for six years, the American duo publishes popular food guides, videos and articles on the 2foodtrippers site as well as on social media and in their weekly Substack newsletter. Past accolades include Saveur Magazine's Editor's Award for 'Best Travel Blog' and TBC's Gold Prize for 'Best Food Blog'. In 2020, EatingWell dubbed Daryl and Mindi 'Good-Life Gurus' to follow on Instagram. They've also appeared in a range of media outlets including The Guardian, Newsweek and USA Today.
