Best foodie holidays for 2021

Get stuck in and cook up a storm in a traditional Mexican kitchen on our two-week Tastes of Mexico tour. Buy fresh ingredients from the local market and follow recipes that have been handed down many generations to create a delicious feast of Mexican mole, spicy stuffed chillies and homemade tacos. We’ll also head into the mountains to learn how to make corn husk tamales and try some crispy deep-fried mojarra. 

Once known as the ‘Vineyard of the USSR’ Moldova is becoming more well-known for its exquisite wine. Spend an afternoon on our Moldova Short Break tasting home-grown sparkling wine from the vast underground tunnels of Milestii Mici Wine Cellar, we’ll return to Chisinau to dine at the charming Carpe Diem wine bar. Take a seat in this private hidden gem away from the tourist hot-spots and sample a wide range of delicious wines presented and poured by expert sommeliers. 

Visit the home of balsamic vinegar in the Italian region of Modena on our Taste of Italy tour. The Leonardi Farmhouse has been producing Balsamic Vinegar since the 18th century, and we’ll learn how Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes are pressed, cooked and aged to create this ancient and highly valued sweet and sour condiment. Tickle your taste buds with some delicious tastings and explore their fascinating museum.

Head into the verdant grasslands of Kerala’s Western Ghats, go in search of exotic wildlife in Periyar National Park and meet locals in remote Backwater villages on our Kerala walking tour. Keep your energy levels topped up with traditional Indian Dosas stuffed with fragrant coconut chutney before climbing through the lush tea plantations of the Seven Malai Hills where you’ll discover far-reaching panoramas stretching towards the rugged peak of Anamudi. 

Far removed from the Westernised quick-dash-and-go coffee experience, the consumption of this aromatic caffeinated beverage is a much more social affair in Ethiopia. On our way back from seeing the pearly-white cascades and fizzing waters of the Blue Nile Falls on our Highlights of Ethiopia tour, we’ll stop for a traditional coffee ceremony with the locals. Watch as our host takes their time to gently roast and grind the beans before brewing them in a steaming hot jebena and serving the rich hot coffee in small handleless cups.