Ignore the noise; follow the flavour
Ditch the surface stuff. Meet a China that’s off-script – raw, regional and alive in its cities, markets and kitchens. This is immersive travel built around the shared table, designed to shift your perspective.
Small-group food-focused escapes taking you deep into local culinary culture, where regional flavours tell their stories, and centuries-old traditions come to life.
Where we go
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Yunnan
Join us in Yunnan, a breathtakingly diverse corner of China where rich traditions, distinctive local cultures, and incredible food come together against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and atmospheric towns. Wander vibrant markets, taste regional specialties, and experience the deep culinary heritage of China’s glorious southwest.
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Sichuan
We’ve crafted a food-focused journey through the Sichuan basin, where historic towns, lush bamboo forests, mellow old teahouses, and the vibrant culinary capital of Chengdu await. Sichuan is home to one of China’s most celebrated cuisines, famous for in-your-face flavours and that tingly-spicy má là effect. And yes, there will be pandas!
What they say
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"I’ve known Leanne for years, and travelling with her feels like being quietly led into the inner life of a place. Nothing is surface-level – there’s always another layer, a backstreet, a conversation, a meal you’d never find on your own. You don’t just see a destination, you start to understand how it works."
Antony Suvalko, Publisher, Red Pork Press, Auckland
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"Travelling with Leanne is a riot… in the best possible way. Backstreet bars, hole-in-the-wall eateries, and unexpected moments that turn a trip into a story are all part and parcel. It’s more adventure than itinerary – and somehow you always eat better and take better photos when she’s around."
Norman Andrews I.T. Professional, Sydney
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"Food, markets, local quirks, shopping – you always seem to land in the best of it. There’s an ease to it on the ground, like you’re being gently steered towards the good stuff without ever having to plan or second-guess. Nothing feels random, but like a sequence of stops that build into a much richer trip."
Anne Barton, Creative Director, Uki
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“Before a trip, a catch-up with Leanne always helps set the tone – you come away with a clearer sense of what matters in a destination, plus a handful of under-the-radar food recommendations you’d never find on your own. Her writing on Lazy Sunday Club is just as sharp and honest; no fluff, just a clear point of view on food and travel.”
Mark Elliott, Online Business Coach, Christchurch
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leanne@elsewhereandbeyond.tours
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