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Adam Sachs, an award-winning culinary journalist and magazine editor, is the brains behind Silversea Cruises' S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste) program.
But prior to joining the cruise industry, Sachs graced the masthead of several magazines, from his first gig as a fact-checker for Conde Nast Traveler to his time at GQ and as Editor-in-Chief of Saveur, a food-focused entertainment and culinary travel magazine.
Through his written work, he aims to celebrate the culture of the places he’s visited — and the people he’s met — through the lens of what's on a plate.
Culinary journalist Adam Sachs, director of Silversea Cruises' S.A.L.T. program
Credit: 2022 TravelAge WestIn this episode of Humans of Travel, the three-time James Beard award-winning writer reflects on his early career as a foodie journalist and some of the most meaningful stories he’s written, from an around-the-world trip on a single airline ticket to a New Zealand escapade planned completely by the Kiwis he met along the way.
Listeners will also hear Sachs’ take on how the food media landscape has changed, and what he predicts for the future of travel and food journalism.
And finally, Sachs dives into the ins and outs of Silversea’s new S.A.L.T. program, an onboard and onshore deep dive into the culinary culture of a sailing's ports of call.
Note: This episode is sponsored by Windstar Cruises.
Inside This Episode
01:00 Meet award-winning culinary journalist, Adam Sachs
04:00: Sachs details his early life in Louisville, Ky. and a childhood that didn't include food experimentation.
06:50: Two English teachers helped Sachs develop his love of writing in high school.
14:30: Sachs moves to New York, and his first magazine job was with Conde Nast Traveler as a fact-checker.
16:50: Sachs shares a behind-the-scenes look at two past stories he's written: An around-the-world trip on a single airline ticket, and a trip to New Zealand.
21:50: Sachs reflects on how the food media landscape has changed over the years, and what the future might look like for food and travel journalism.
29:55: Sachs gives listeners a deep-dive on Silversea's new S.A.L.T. project and its components, from onboard dining to onshore culinary experiences.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Silversea Cruises' S.A.L.T. Program
About Your Host
Emma Weissmann is Digital Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly.
TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.
About the Show
TravelAge West’s podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.
