What happens when a rebellious kid barred from the kitchen becomes a self-taught chef creating meals that make people lose their minds? Meet Hannan, the chef behind Tamoont Dining + Gathering, whose culinary journey began not in a prestigious cooking school, but watching Food Network on basic cable while her stepmom ruled the kitchen with an iron fist.

Raised between Wisconsin, Morocco, and Tunisia, Hannan has traveled to over 20 countries across four continents, always observing how people gather, slow down, and use food to build genuine connection. From flying solo at age seven with a diplomatic passport to working in professional kitchens at 15, she's someone who learned cooking the hard way—through failure, persistence, and an obsessive attention to how food brings people together.

In this episode, we dive deep into the lost art of slowing down, trusting your instincts even when everyone thinks you're crazy, and why Americans have completely forgotten how to relax.

Ever wondered what it's really like to travel with complete strangers? In this episode of Type 2 Travel, Laura reunites with three women from her recent Morocco group trip to share the unfiltered truth about traveling together for 10 days.

Carrie, Teresa, and Danielle came to Morocco not knowing each other at all. Ten days later, they were inseparable. From monkey encounters in cedar forests to hammam bonding experiences, from navigating 108-degree desert heat to getting pulled over by Moroccan police, these four women experienced it all together.

This conversation is packed with honest stories about what group travel really looks like—the good, the chaotic, and the moments that create lifelong friendships. If you've ever considered joining a group trip but felt nervous about traveling with strangers, this episode will either convince you to book immediately or at least make you laugh until you cry. Probably both.