It’s hard to think about Asia without thinking about the food. The aromatic curries of India, the steaming bowls of Thai noodle soups, the perfect slices of super fresh sushi in Japan - all so good you can almost taste them. And that’s what travel is all about - immersing yourself in a new country and a new culture through food. Like you, we’re utterly obsessed with all things foodie, so we created Munch, the word we use to describe our love affair with food. What does it mean? • It’s breakfast included each and every day. • It’s the incredible, authentic local meals that are included (think a traditional Kaiseki
• It’s the superior training of our Trip Managers in food culture, and their Little Black Book of foodie haunts in every destination you visit. • It’s the Free Time Add-On food experiences you won’t be able to resist, like a sushimaking course in Tokyo, and cooking classes in Thailand, China and Vietnam (though these are only the beginning). • Most of all, it’s our promise that you’ll feel the connection to each place you visit, through the food you eat. Our Trip Managers know exactly where to go and how to look after you (including any food intolerances), but trust them when they say it’s spicy, ‘cos they ain’t lying!
Step 1. Taking a large bowl, add flat rice noodles Step 2. Bring broth to the boil and pour over noodles Step 3. Add thinly sliced rare beef, leaving it to cook in the broth for a few moments Step 4. Drop in bean shoots Step 5. Garnish with sprigs of fresh coriander, mint, chilli and lime
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dinner in Hakone, Japan, or an Indonesian Nasi Goreng feast on Gili T)
Vietnamese pho is a street food staple. Steaming bowls of this aromatic soup are served from carts and restaurants all over the country. Pick up ingredients from your local Asian grocer to make this delicious soup at home for a sneak peek at some of the flavors you could be tasting in Vietnam.
HOW TO
Every bit as delicious as it sounds, Munch is our commitment to local, authentic, and utterly delectable food experiences.
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RECIPE
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