A Week in Japan at Christmas by Ian Collier

Japan is certainly a ‘hot’ destination for Discover Travel presently, with unprecedented levels of interest in this most fascinating of countries since they dropped all restrictions in April 2023. My last trip there was in April 2019 when I walked the Nakasendo Trail, so I jumped at the chance to… Learn more

Food & Wine

Travellers interested in Food and Wine have endless opportunity to indulge themselves. No matter whether you are interested in sampling or creating there are heaps of countries where you can indulge your passion. Cooking fans can attend cooking classes in countries as different as Vietnam and Italy. Some small group… Learn more

4 Days in Buenos Aires by Linda Weiss

Buenos Aires is a fantastic City in which to spend a few days. The cosmopolitan capital of Argentina is rich in history and culture, displays an eclectic mix of Architectural Styles and is home to several iconic neighbourhoods just waiting to be explored. With Air New Zealand now operating direct… Learn more

Exploring Portland and the Oregon Coast by Ian Collier

The Pacific Northwest is very ‘hot’ for Kiwi travellers at the moment. In 2016, I’d enjoyed visiting Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies, Alaska’s inside passage and the Californian coast. As we now have many clients keen to self-drive this region, my partner and I decided to return in August 2017… Learn more

Food Festivals in Europe by Juliet Davis

Every year around the world local delicacies and cuisines are celebrated! Heading to Europe? Then join in one of these which represent just a small taste of what is on offer… Every May, for the past 21 years the village of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne (the starting point for our leisurely walking holiday… Learn more

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Peru Real Food Adventure

10 Days From NZD $3,259 pp twinshare
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Discover Peru’s culinary scene from Lima to Cusco Peruvian food and topography go hand in hand. Using what pachamama (mother earth) gave them, the Peruvians have developed a cuisine that combines local and international flavours. And undoubtedly it is the geography of Peru that makes its culinary culture so distinct.… Learn more
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Mexico Real Food Adventure

9 Days From NZD $2,555 pp twinshare
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Fill your plate with Mexico’s rich culture and celebrated cuisine Get an authentic taste of Mexico on a 9-day journey through some of the country’s most famous culinary regions. Meander through Oaxaca’s aromatic markets with a local chef, take to the streets of Puebla to sample some the city’s local… Learn more
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A Taste of Georgia – Tbilisi to the Caucasus Mountains

8 Days From NZD $2,560 pp twinshare
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Unearth a treasure trove of Georgia’s cultural highlights and fascinating history, accompanied by unexpected culinary delights. Wander cosmopolitan Tbilisi’s cobbled streets and boulevards, stopping to feast on cheese-laden Khachapuri. After sampling Qvevri-made wines in the Kakheti Valley, head into the Caucasus Mountains to explore Gergeti’s iconic Holy Trinity Church. Kakheti … Learn more
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A Taste of Southern India – Temples and Tea Plantations

9 Days From NZD $2,430 pp twinshare
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Discover Southern India’s Kerala region with it’s multicultural heritage, forts, palaces and serene backwaters, on this cultural highlights tour with a foodie focus. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to try delicious Keralan cuisine, with cookery classes and demonstrations at a homestay and on a houseboat, along with visits to spice… Learn more