Barnacles, Bluffs and Brine: A Galician Seafood Pilgrimage

The Romans once considered Galicia, the rugged coastal region of northwestern Spain, the end of the world. Today, it is still one of Europe’s least-explored, but most fascinating corners: the region’s Celtic heritage, seafaring tradition, and language – closer to Portuguese than Spanish – all contribute to a distinct Galician identity. Here, active fishing villages, monasteries, lighthouses, and ancient settlements punctuate panoramic views of the sea. For many visitors, the region’s allure is the pilgrimage route known as Camino de Santiago, but what draws us here is another mission entirely: exploring its incredible and diverse bounty of seafood.

Tracing the Roots of an Imperial Cuisine

Journey beyond Lisbon’s tiled buildings and narrow streets to discover how the city’s global legacy, traditional heritage and vibrant present connect through its food. Lisbon is one of Europe’s most ancient, cosmopolitan cities, with a food culture that’s fittingly rich and complex. The city’s kitchens trace the contours of Portugal’s once-global trading empire, one which linked Brazil to India, and West Africa to Macau. On this multi-day culinary trip, you’ll taste the very best of this gastronomic capital, and meet the people who make the city what it is. Together we’ll visit markets and farms, spend time with fishermen and bakers, learn to make Portuguese specialties, enjoy exclusive visits and cultural performances, and of course, eat and drink our way through it all!

Harvest Time in the Cradle of Wine

On this mouthwatering week-long trip we’ll explore the birthplace of wine, Georgia, and its unique feasting tradition. We’ll enjoy home visits, rural excursions, exclusive performances, historic and cultural tours, cooking workshops and much more. Tucked between the Black and Caspian Seas and in the shadow of Europe’s highest mountains you’ll find Georgia – a tiny country with an astounding culinary heritage and a winemaking tradition tracing back eight millennia. We’ll be delving into this gastronomic wonderland during rtveli, the annual grape harvest, Georgia’s most inspiring time of year. And we aren’t only going to witness the harvest – we’ll be taking part in it, too.

Miraculous Naples: Pizza, Passion and Superstition

Nestled between Europe’s most volatile volcano, Mount Vesuvius, and the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, Naples is a city of vivid beauty and intense street life, where a rich and deeply layered history is matched only by the local – and now world-famous – cuisine. This is a city of multitudes, and one which will stimulate all your senses. On this six-day, five-night culinary adventure in and around the city of Naples, we’ll be exploring the cuisine and culture of this fascinating city, from the richly ornate to the rough and ready. We’ll use the city’s famous cooking as a window into daily life and culture, meeting culinary artisans who keep the city fed and visiting producers of specialty products.