
In Asia, pretty well every destination lends itself to culinary discovery but locals Go Local experience in Goa is one of our favorites, simply because Goan cuisine is unique. Because the area was a Portuguese colony for four centuries, there are all sorts of European influences, with pork, seafood, coconut and vinegar, the basis of the famous vindaloo, in evidence. On this immersive day, you'll visit the local bakery, buy spices, sample the local cashew fruit aperitif and feast on an authentic Goan meal with Gletta, a baker from Panjim.
Health enthusiasts, meanwhile, should enjoy Raw Thai Foods cooking class in Bangkok. Here, there's a twist on traditional Thai cuisine at May Kaidee, a local restaurant pioneering raw techniques. Delicious, healthy items on the menu include carrot sauce, banana flower salad, seaweed rolls and tom yum soup.
