Cuisine can be a lens into a culture’s history and heritage in the same way that a study of its dance or music can be a focus of insight. This journey features an in-depth cultural immersion liberally spiced with culinary adventures such as cooking demonstrations, meetings with chefs, market shopping, preparing and sampling your own creations, and delectable cuisine at some of Asia’s best restaurants.

Steep your senses in the lemongrass, coconut, mint, basil and spices that infuse so much of the region’s glorious cuisine. Meet locals who delight in sharing their culture’s culinary secrets. Satiate your spirit at gorgeous, tranquil retreats nestled amidst lush gardens. Stimulate your mind while exploring Asia’s most striking temples, palaces, cities and archaeological sites.