Daily Travel Startup Watch: ChefXChange, Passported and More

Dan Peltier

October 30th, 2015 at 11:00 AM EDT

Photo Credit: ChefXChange is an online marketplace connecting chefs to travelers looking for exclusive culinary experiences. ChefXChange

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These are the newest travel startups from AngelList vying for travelers’ interest and investors’ attention.

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