Ignore the noise; follow the flavour

Step into a world off-script – raw, regional, and alive in its cities, towns and markets. Food-led journeys built around the shared table, where what you eat becomes a way of seeing place.

Host-curated and delivered through trusted local guiding and on-the-ground coordination.

Small-group, food-focused journeys into local culture and regional food traditions.

The places we explore

  • Person holding a tray with three dishes: a bowl of white rice, sliced meat, and a spicy salad with herbs and vegetables.

    Yunnan

    Yunnan is 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.

  • River with stepping stones, surrounded by lush green trees and distant mountains, with a person crossing. Traditional village buildings in the background.

    Sichuan

    Sichuan is the basin region of southwest China where historic towns, bamboo forests, mellow old teahouses, and Chengdu’s restless food culture sit side by side. This is a food-focused journey through one of China’s most expressive culinary regions, defined by bold, aromatic flavours and the signature má là tingle of Sichuan pepper. And yes — there are pandas.

What they say

  • " Travelling with Leanne always surprises 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 food and those slightly off-the-radar experiences I wouldn’t come across on my own. I end up in backstreet bars, markets, and unassuming places that really stick in my mind afterwards. You end up talking to locals more, and you get a better feel for a place."

    Norman Andrews I.T. Professional, Sydney

  • “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

  • “’Even talking about travel wth Leanne feels essential. I always come away with a clearer sense of a place, including all the local highlights outside of big sights. And there's always insider dining info that isn't in any guidebook.”

    Mark Elliott, Online Business Coach, Christchurch

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