Yvette Cook

2 months ago | adventure.com | Yvette Cook

As Saudi Arabia’s government promotes a glitzy USD$800bn tourism program to shift its economy away from oil, many are questioning if now is the right time to visit. Yvette Cook travels on Intrepid’s first women’s expedition to meet some of the women working in Saudi’s tourism industry today and find out what recent changes on women’s rights mean in practice. “We’re so glad you’ve come,” says a hushed voice amidst the rhythmic Adhan—call to prayer—echoing through the hall.

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Yvette Cook

‘We use food to tell stories, to nourish, and to heal’: On the culinary trail through MississippiDelta tamales are thought to have been brought to Mississippi with Mexican immigrants and are made with corn husks and cornmeal (Visit Cleveland)“Food was bussin,” declares the graffiti on the plywood wall. As the glistening juices from the pork rib I’m devouring trickle down my fingers, I can’t say I disagree.

2 months ago | independent.co.uk | Yvette Cook

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. With a hot tamale trail and the world catfish festival, Mississippi has a culinary scene unlike any other in the States – Yvette Cook travels the Delta region to try some of the greatest soul food dishes and hear the stories that inspired them“Food was bussin,” declares the graffiti on the plywood wall.

Jul 6, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Yvette Cook

Travel from New Orleans to San Antonio on a week-long food excursion. Photo / Getty ImagesAmtrak’s Sunset Limited route connects New Orleans with San Antonio; two exceptional food destinations. Yvette Cook investigates how one train journey can offer travellers two different experiences during a week-long holiday. “Keep up or you’ll miss the po-boys,” shouts one member of my tour group above the trumpet’s melody.

May 6, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Yvette Cook |Sophie Lam

Sheltering from the rain under the wooden porch of a neighbourhood café, a mockingbird sung, while my tongue tingled from the jalapeño in the ranchero sauce. After a 15-hour train journey from New Orleans, I was tucking into breakfast tacos, filled with bacon and scrambled egg, and sipping on cafe de olla, a Mexican spiced coffee. It felt like I’d arrived in a new country, yet I’d simply hopped west across the state line to San Antonio, Texas.