Intrepid Real Food Adventures

Explore China through its regional flavours: from the imperial cuisine of Beijing to the Muslim-influenced food of Xi'an, the spicy Sichuan flavours of Chengdu (a UNESCO City of Gastronomy) and the international melting pot of Shanghai.

Explore the flavours and tastes of Southern India as you discover the culinary traditions of the Kodava people in Coorg, try Madurai’s street food and cook up a Keralan storm.

Discover the true Japanese culture on your taste buds with succulent Hida beef in Takayama, stay in a monastery in Koya-san and discovering shojin ryori, try your hand at a cooking class in Kyoto and explore Osaka.

With a smorgasbord of sauces, garnishes and pickled side-dishes accompanying every meal, dining in Korea is all about crafting your meal to taste.

Eat your way through Vietnam with this taste bud tantalising tour. Try some of the most fragrant cuisines on the planet; From pho and ancient buildings in Hanoi, banh khoai and imperial citadels in Hue, banh xeo and lantern-lit streets in Hoi An and Banh canh and pulsating markets in Ho Chi Minh City.

Travel with your taste-buds through Mexico on this 9-day journey. Take to the streets of Puebla to sample some the city’s local specialities; fresh seafood on the beach; Mexico City for tacos and go on a fishing expedition for fresh ceviche.

Journey through Istria trying a selection of foods (prsut ham, olive oils, wine, truffles) and Dalmatia (sheep’s milk cheese, lamb, maraschino cherries).

Jordan has many hidden secrets behind its Ancient past, one is the rich culture and what better way to immerse you in another culture than to taste it? The undulating sand dunes and deserts of Wadi Rum hide Bedouin feasts underground, the salty Dead Sea offers a world-class garnish and the hot climate is perfect to grow olives.

As you meander through souks full of pillared, coloured spices, follow your nose to the delicious scents of fragrant tagines.