Brian Cicioni

My Meet the Experts session at the 2020 New York Times Travel Show

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Jan 5, 2020 | Event Reviews, NYC |

I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking at the New York Times Travel Show for the second consecutive year as part of their Meet the Experts panel.

Day Trips from Tokyo – Exploring Kawagoe’s Candy Alley

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Dec 30, 2019 | Asia |

While many candy alleys throughout Japan have been swallowed up by inevitable change, the one in Kawagoe is still a major tourist attraction and meeting point for locals. Here are 11 stops you won’t want to miss.

Culinary Backstreets and why I still enjoy food tours in my own country

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Dec 26, 2019 | NYC, Tour reviews |

Culinary Backstreets runs food tours in Mexico City, and Queens, New York as well as in 12 other cities throughout Asia and Europe.

Arigato Japan and Why I Prefer Food Tours in Asia

Posted by Brian Cicioni | Dec 12, 2019 | Asia, Tour reviews |

The two evenings I recently spent with Arigato Japan Food Tours reminded me of why I prefer to join food tours as soon as I arrive in a new Asian city.