Dip into a global buffet

Wander through the stunning gardens of an expansive plantation in Kerala, as the owner tells you about the plants and shows you how to use the spices for a typical Keralan meal. If you wish, you can help out to prepare the meals. It’s a great way to learn more about family life and discover the secrets of southern Indian cooking.

Get a taste of the good life in laid-back Mendoza, steeped in fine wine and sunshine. Cycle between wine bodegas against a backdrop of snowy peaks and sit back with a glass of local Malbec at a sidewalk café. With balmy temperatures and endless vineyards, it’s easy to fall under Mendoza’s spell.

Get lost in the Old Quarter of Hanoi as your guide leads you on a hunt for the best street food hotspots. Sample all the culinary delicacies that the local vendors have on offer, and soak up the energy of twilight on the lively streets of the capital city, rounding off the night with a Bia Hoi, a local fresh beer.