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From West Africa to the World…with Love !

  My first international collaboration of 2023 is finally out and I couldn’t be more excited about this. ⁣⁣ I can’t tell you how many times I have read international publications/articles where not a single one African destination was featured. Not only was it frustrating but also unfortunate knowing our rich our culinary cultures are …

Taste of Botswana

Taste of Botswana šŸ‡§šŸ‡¼

Words cannot adequately express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to participate in the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards in Gaborone, Botswana . This year’s theme ā€œIgniting Intra-Africa tourism through inclusive intra-Africa trade, partnerships and investmentsā€ set the tone for thought-provoking ā€œhard talksā€ among leaders and actors of both …

About Afrofoodie | Yasmine Fofana

First Ivorian Ambassador appointed for the World Food Travel Association

2022 started on a really good note for me. Indeed if you recall, I had shared the news of my exciting collaboration with the narrative change organization Africa No Filter as a Narrative Champion. Thanks to this partnership, I launched the ā€œTaste of…seriesā€ – a series of content showcasing the diversity of African cuisines in …

TASTE OF SENEGAL | STREET FOOD EDITION

Taste of Senegal šŸ‡øšŸ‡³ | Street Food Edition

⁣This amazing trip to Senegal, thanks to Air CĆ“te d’Ivoire, is part of a long-term project of mine to simultaneously promote culinary tourism andĀ  African gastronomy within West Africa. ⁣⁣I am all the more excited and grateful to partner Africa No Filter on this project. Culinary Tourism in West AfricaĀ  Food can be seen as …

New on Afrofoodie : An A to Z Guide to Ivorian Cuisine !

Introducing Taste of CĆ“te d’Ivoire…

I am happy to introduce the “Taste of…series” by Afrofoodie. A new series of content promoting African Gastronomy and our rich culinary heritage in Francophone West Africa. This new series is brought to you by yours truly in collaboration with Africa No Filter : a narrative change organization that supports the development of nuanced and …

Africa No Filter | Partnership with Afrofoodie

Promote African Gastronomy with Africa No Filter

Saying that I am excited to partner with Africa No Filter at the beginning of this year would be an understatement.Ā  Becoming a narrative champion to promote African Gastronomy in Francophone West Africa is the culmination of 10 years worth of work as a food lover, storyteller and culinary content creator as well as a …

A Tour of African Gastronomy

“Gastronomy – A new image of Africa”| UNWTO African Gastronomy Series

My Love for our continent is intrinsically linked to my love for our cultures and our cuisines and there was no better way for me to celebrate #AfricaDay than to talk about African Gastronomy. Following the launch of the publication ā€œA tour of African Gastronomyā€, the UNWTO has been consistently promoting African Gastronomy and its …

Taste of CƓte d'Ivoire | Where to eat in Grand-Bassam ? | For the Love of Ivorian Food !

UNWTO’s Invitation to join a tour of African Gastronomy

As a proud advocate of Culinary Tourism also known as Gastronomy Tourism, I couldn’t be happier to read and to share one of the most recent UNWTO’s publication: A Tour of African Gastronomy. Gastronomy has always been a topic of interest of the UNWTO. Indeed, among many other projects {i.e. Events, Meetings, Campaigns}, they have …

How to Eat like a local…while traveling ! Tips by Afrofoodie

How to Eat like a local…while traveling!

ā€œIf you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might as well stay homeā€ I love that quote and I couldn’t agree more with it. Culinary experiences are essentials when I travel and I firmly believe that there isn’t a better way to appreciate a country and its …