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.

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Where we go

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!

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What they say

"I’ve known Leanne for years, so I suppose I already trusted her judgement, but travelling with her still surprised me. She’s very good at taking you a few steps beyond what you’d normally find on your own. Not in a dramatic way, just that you end up in places you maybe wouldn’t have chosen, but are glad you went to. A backstreet noodle shop, a conversation you’d probably miss otherwise, that kind of thing."

Antony Suvalko, Owner at Lazy Sunday Club, Auckland
"“Leanne’s pretty relentless about finding good local food and those slightly off-the-radar experiences I wouldn’t come across on my own. I ended up in backstreet bars, markets, and small, unassuming places that really stuck in my mind afterwards. You end up talking to locals more, you get a better feel for a place, and you get some good photos too. Plus you eat some memorable things."

Norman Andrews I.T. Professional, Sydney
“I like E & B’s mix of lightly managing but not babying you – you can relax into the trip. There’s a real instinct for where to go and what’s worth your time, especially around food and in the small details that make a place interesting. I liked that it wasn’t just about eating – there were little shops and finds along the way too. It’s nice to come home with things that feel specific to the trip, and she definitely has a nose for that.”

Anne Barton, Creative Director, Uki
“Before a trip, I’ll try to have a quick catch-up with Leanne – I like to dive into how things are going to work, where we’re going to end up, that sort of thing. You come away with a clearer sense of the place, including all the local highlights outside of big sights. And there's always insider dining that isn't in any guidebook.”

Mark Elliott, Online Business Coach, Christchurch