Mattie Bamman

Ravenous Travel is all about getting the best local food for local prices worldwide. From wine to white truffles in Alba to lobster on the docks in Maine, food connects people. Life is rich, and food is a universal language. Mattie interned at ZYZZYVA Literary Journal and McSweeney’s publishing and has written for international tattoo and music magazines. He moved to Italy in 2009, and he’s written culinary travel ever since. Today, he lives in Portland, Oregon.

Drinking Up South African History

9 October 2012

There’s history, philosophy and culture to be found in a simple glass of wine. Here’s your detailed guide to wine tasting in South Africa’s Stellenbosch region, served straight up by the Ravenous Traveler.

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Driving the Fabled Garden Route

4 September 2012

Dramatic coastlines, enormous beaches, thick jungles, the highest bungee jump and one of the world’s best surfing beaches: This road trip loop shows off South Africa’s most beautiful — and adventurous — drive, the Garden Route.

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