Expand Your Horizons

Led by your expert guide, expand your culinary horizons on this street food tour of Hoi An. Your guide grew up on these streets, eating at the same food stalls as a child, and will give you true local insight. Gain exclusive access to the faces behind the stock pots, teaching you how the Hoi An locals live and eat. Chow down with the locals at stalls you'd never discover on your own, ending the adventure with a tummy full of great food and a heart full of joy. 

Uncover the world of the geisha by having tea with a maiko (apprentice geisha) at a local tea house in Gion. The surprisingly bitter tea is accompanied by traditional Japanese sweets, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that is highly prized in Japan. 

Savor the tea and sweets while enjoying the maiko’s traditional dance performance. You will also learn about the history of geisha and maiko, and about their lives in present day Kyoto. A fascinating way to expand your horizons culturally.

Delve into the traditions and culture of the Akha people in northern Thailand. Travel into the hills to Hloyo village and spend a day partaking in the daily activities of the Akha. Meet with local artisans and help them create handmade crafts.

Step into the kitchen for a cooking class. Prepare and cook typical Akha dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation. Enjoy this freshly prepared meal, exchanging stories with the host while dining.

While staying at Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco, partake in a Peruvian cooking masterclass with the hotel’s head chef. You will visit a local market, as well as the hotel’s secret garden, to gather a wide array of fresh produce and aromatic herbs.

You’ll learn about the ingredients that play an important role in Peruvian cuisine, not only today but dating back to the time of the Incas. Armed with your delicious fresh produce, you’ll rustle up some classic Peruvian specialities to enjoy.

Expand your horizons with a unique and rare opportunity to visit the Vatican Museums after hours. Skip the crowds and enjoy a tranquil and informative guided tour of the priceless masterpieces that are displayed here, with the time and space to soak up the works in all their glory.

Absorb centuries of history as you explore this fascinating complex, finishing up in the marvelous Sistine Chapel. Gaining exclusive access to this treasure trove of art promises to be truly memorable.