Intrepid’s Real Food Adventures are again…with a twist. For the primary time ever, all our meals journeys will now function at the least one extraordinarily scrumptious plant-based expertise. Hungry for extra? Here’s what we’re serving up in 2022.
We first launched our Real Food Adventures again in 2013, with journeys in Mexico, India, Vietnam, Spain and Turkey. They have been so yum (and standard) that we added a number of extra. Now, we’re comfortable to say that meals journeys are again for 2022, larger and tastier than ever.
We’ve obtained 21 refreshed and re-launched meals adventures this yr, all designed with one factor in thoughts: to assist travellers expertise one of the best native meals on the planet. And for the primary time ever, all Intrepid Real Food Adventures will function at the least one plant-based expertise, so you may eat effectively and decrease your footprint on the similar time.
Here’s what’s on the menu for 2022.
Fresh foodie itineraries
We’ve added further flavour to each Real Food Adventure this yr. All our hottest meals excursions are again – like Sri Lanka, Japan, Mexico and Vietnam – however each contains extra bites, bars, breakfasts and native secrets and techniques than ever earlier than. If you don’t know the place to begin, we’ve rounded up all our Real Food Adventures over right here.
Why plant-based experiences?
First, as a result of they’re scrumptious (that’s an excellent motive). Second, as a result of they’re higher for the planet. In its newest report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) mentioned plant-based meals have been one of many largest alternatives in terms of limiting local weather change. In different phrases, the much less meat you eat, the greener your tour.
Naturally, we determined that each Real Food Adventure ought to embrace at the least one plant-based expertise (ideally multiple, relying in your urge for food), which makes it even simpler to expertise a world of native fruits, veggies, entire grains, seeds, nuts and legumes.
Where to search out our favorite plant-based expertise
From lettuce stalk kimchi in Korea to a imply Rajasthani curry in Jaipur, right here’s what we’re eyeing off on our Real Food Adventures in 2022.
Eat kimchi in a South Korean temple
Our South Korea Food Adventure contains an in a single day keep in a monastery in Gyeongju, the place you’ll strive conventional Buddhist plant-based delicacies. Think lettuce stalk kimchi, ash pepper pancakes with chilli paste, and rice wrapped in lotus leaves. Follow up with some chanting meditation or a martial arts class, should you’re eager.
Try one of the best hummus in Jerusalem
We know a spot within the Old City the place the house owners have been making hummus since 1930 (in order that they’re professionals in terms of chickpeas). They’ll serve up loads of the great things, alongside olive oil, herbs, contemporary pita bread, tomato, onion and cucumbers. Hummus addicts, this one’s undoubtedly for you.
Get your fill of Amazigh delicacies in Morocco’s M’Goun Valley
On our Morocco Real Food Adventure, you’ll discover the distant M’Goun Valley, residence to a number of the freshest tomatoes, apples, walnuts, and figs round. Try a little bit of the whole lot over dinner along with your Amazigh hosts and luxuriate in the entire plant-based soups, salads, and tagines. Did we point out that there’s plus loads of couscous too?
Feast on veggie tamales in Oaxaca
Mexico is without doubt one of the greatest plant-based meals locations, and we all know simply the spot… There’s a restaurant that specialises in dishes from the Isthmus area of Oaxaca. Think gorditas, contemporary tamales with huitlacoche, tlayudas and different seasonal fruits. Trust us, tacos are just the start…
Cook ker sangri in Jaipur
Most of our Real Food Adventures embrace a cooking class (since you’ve obtained to impress your mates while you get residence, proper?) In India, you’ll be welcomed into your host’s residence in Jaipur to discover ways to make ker sangri, a scrumptious Rajasthani vegetarian curry comprised of ker tree berries. The better part? It’s ridiculously tasty.
Enjoy tavche gravche in The Balkans
Food in the Balkans is normally all about flaky pastries, full-bodied wines, smoked meats, seafood and cheeses. But within the tiny village of Varvara, your hosts will prepare dinner a meal of tavche gravche, a basic Macedonian dish, comprised of baked beans and peppers. No spoilers, however you’ll additionally need to save room for dessert, too.
For extra information about our Real Food Adventures, and plant-based experiences, head over right here.