Salt & Wind Travel

Expert Travel Guides & Tested Recipes for Food Lovers

Explore more than 1,000 articles, including nearly 600 recipes, at Salt & Wind, a food and travel publication founded in 2014 by Aida Mollenkamp, a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and luxury travel expert.

Our team of food and travel experts shares professionally tested recipes, firsthand destination guides, and practical travel advice informed by years of culinary experience and on-the-ground research.

From how to take trains in Italy and the most iconic California food to which Hawaii island to visit and tips for how to plan a trip to Switzerland, to the best arrondissement to stay in Paris, our guides help you explore the world’s most compelling culinary destinations with confidence.

Whether you’re planning your next journey or bringing the flavors of your favorite destinations home, we’re here to help you travel and cook in good taste.

About Salt & Wind Travel

Founded in 2014 by food and travel expert Aida Mollenkamp, Salt & Wind brings together two complementary pursuits: helping curious travelers discover the world’s most compelling destinations and creating exceptional journeys through Salt & Wind Travel.

Our California-based luxury travel planning company specializes in bespoke, five-star journeys rooted in food, culture, and local connection. Our experienced planners combine firsthand destination research, professional hospitality expertise, and longstanding relationships with local experts to create highly personalized trips.

We believe the best travel experiences are the ones you can’t find anywhere else. That means taking time to explore, getting to know the people behind a place, and supporting the local communities that make each destination distinctive.

Learn more about Salt & Wind or explore our luxury travel planning services.

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Great travel starts with curiosity. At Salt & Wind, we believe that food is one of the best ways to understand a place, whether you’re exploring a neighborhood market, meeting a winemaker, learning a regional recipe, or sharing a meal with locals.

Our destination guides draw on years of firsthand experience living, working, and traveling throughout California, Hawaiʻi, Italy, France, Switzerland, Mexico, Spain, and beyond. We regularly revisit the places we cover, build relationships with local experts, and share recommendations that help you travel more thoughtfully.

Want help turning that inspiration into a personalized journey? Our team at Salt & Wind Travel designs bespoke luxury itineraries, handling everything from exceptional hotels and private guides to dining reservations and meaningful cultural experiences.