Erin De Santiago

Topic Editor - Asian Cuisine
Enjoying a glass of Riesling in Rudesheim, Germany - Photo by Brett Domue
Enjoying a glass of Riesling in Rudesheim, Germany - Photo by Brett Domue

Erin De Santiago is a freelance writer and photographer based in Taipei, Taiwan. An Expat from California, she is currently living in Taiwan with her husband, enjoying the opportunity to explore the beauty, food, and history of Asia. Erin is also the Taiwan and Hong Kong Regional Membership Coordinator for the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

She has a B.S. in Criminal Justice and various Paralegal and Insurance certifications and spent over 12 years in the insurance and rental car industry. She primarily worked in civil litigation/insurance defense for multiple carriers prior to moving abroad.

Leaving behind a stressful career in litigation has finally given Erin the ability to concentrate on freelance travel writing full-time. To date, she has visited over 40 countries. She enjoys the history, architecture, food, and especially the wine of other countries, all of which have led to some amazing photos and quite a wine collection.

Her passion for wine is something she hopes to pursue again professionally at some point. Prior to leaving Northern California, she volunteered in the tasting room for Todd Taylor Wines in Clarksburg, California. Her goal was to learn as much about wine making as possible, hoping to produce her own wine one day. Currently, Erin is enrolled in several formal wine education programs with hopes of sitting for the WSET Diploma within the next 2-3 years.

In addition to being the Asian Cuisine Topic Editor and Feature Writer on Suite 101, Erin writes for several other publications, including:

Erin has written articles for sites like Starwood Hotels, Got Saga, Destinations Travel Magazine, Yahoo! Movies, Yahoo! News, and CNNGo. She has several published trips on Trazzler and had a number of travel photos featured on CNN International, both online and on TV.

Her blog, Our Tasty Travels, was recently named one of the top 50 culinary travel blogs by culinaryartscollege.org, one of the top 10 culinary travel blogs by GoOverseas!, and her travel photography recently won an honorable mention and a spot in the top 25 Readers' Choice Awards for Islands Magazine.

To connect with Erin online:

Twitter: @poohstraveler @ourtastytravels and @DisneyParksXmnr

Facebook: Pooh's Travels, Our Tasty Travels

Google+: http://gplus.to/poohstraveler

Latest Articles

 		Old World Wine: Introduction to Wines of Luxembourg
Often overlooked when discussing Old World wine, the small country of Luxembourg produces some fantastic wines worth checking out.
Mar 31, 2012 - Erin De Santiago
Five Lesser-Known Old World Wine Regions
When talking about Old World wine, most people think Spain, France, Germany, and Italy, but there are a number of other interesting wine producing regions.
Jan 3, 2012 - Erin De Santiago
Five Places to Buy Old World Wine in Taipei, Taiwan
As Taipei's wine scene continues to evolve, more and more spots are now offering an excellent selection of Old World wines for sale.
Dec 27, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Wine Spectator releases Top 100 Most Exciting Wines of 2011
The newest issue of Wine Spectator hitting the stands now includes the long awaited annual Top 100 of the most exciting wines for 2011.
Dec 27, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Hong Kong and Macau Michelin Guide 2012 Winners Announced
The latest edition of the Hong Kong and Macau Michelin Guide is due out by next week and the announcement ceremony was held December 1 in Hong Kong.
Dec 1, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Cantonese Cuisine: Moet & Chandon Event at Hong Kong's Ming Court
Many assume wine with Cantonese food is impossible, but what about Champagne? Last week, two Michelin-starred Ming Court in Hong Kong proved it's possible.
Oct 4, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Zuboraya: Where to Eat Japanese Fugu (Pufferfish) in Osaka
For travelers looking for recommendations on the safest places to try the popular Japanese fish Fugu, or pufferfish, try Zuboraya in Osaka.
Aug 31, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Mid Autumn Festival: Traditional Holiday Foods in Taiwan
The Mid Autumn, or Moon, Festival, is a time for celebration, reflection, and of course, consumption of symbolic or auspicious foods.
Jul 31, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Taiwan Food Blogger Fined for Defamatory Restaurant Post
This week, a high Taiwan court handed a local food blogger a hefty fine and jail sentence for an alleged defamatory post. .
Jun 24, 2011 - Erin De Santiago
Cookbook Review: Takashi's Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi
Looking to understand the different types of Japanese noodles? Takashi's Noodles is an essential tool to learning to cook noodle dishes popular in Japan.
May 31, 2011 - Erin De Santiago