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Spices - Sri Lanka Culinary Tour

VEGAN VENTURES – SRI LANKA ADVENTURE

    Embark on a delectable and immersive journey with Vegan Ventures through Sri Lanka’s vibrant culinary and cultural scenes.

    Vegan Ventures is where foodies and travellers meet. This small-group adventure offers the perfect blend of flavorful plant-based dining and captivating exploration. Savour innovative vegan twists on traditional Sri Lankan fare. Between delectable bites, you will learn about the country’s rich history and be led off the beaten path to hidden gems from Buddhist Stupas to ancient archeological sites to local markets. Join this Vegan Ventures Sri Lanka adventure for your tastebuds.

    Nov 2-11, 2025

    kayakers having fun on the see kayaking adventure - Broken Group Islands BC

    SEA KAYAKING VANCOUVER ISLAND – CANADA

      Sea Kayaking Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. This paddling adventure takes you through the West Coast’s extraordinary Broken Group Islands. Choose from 4 & 5 Day kayak itineraries.

      The Broken Group Islands are part of the Pacific Rim National Park, BC. Located off the west coast of Vancouver Island, the area is made up of a hundred small islands with sand and shell beaches and lush temperate rain forests. Just off the West Coast of British Columbia, islands with magnificent trees, white sand beaches, and an abundance of wildlife wait for anyone adventurous enough to discover them. The enchanting Broken Group Islands consist of more than a hundred independent islands, scattered throughout the calmest waters of the Pacific Ocean.
      Kayaking through the Broken Islands allows visitors to glide through waters that often resemble glass, immersed in the serenity and beauty of one of the world’s most splendid destinations. Marine and land mammals to watch for include Orcas, Humpbacks and Grey Whales, sea otters, sea lions, wolves, deer, eagles, and pelicans. With such a rich cultural and ecological history, there is always something to look out for or ponder on our paddle. A fairly sheltered group of islands, this multi-day trip is great for all experience levels.
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      Assisi - Cultour Italia - Umbria Culinary Tour

      UMBRIA CULINARY TOUR

        Join your local hosts, Sonia and Benedetta for a slice of Italian life in the region that is known as the Green Heart of Italy.

        Umbria is located in central Italy, a region made up of rolling countryside, historic towns and charming villages. Rich in art, history and culture, it is also famous for its wine and olive oil tradition, with roots dating back to the Stone Age.

        Join us for an intimate exploration of picturesque villages, lush vineyards, and artistic treasures.

        Immerse yourself in local traditions as you savour the flavours of Umbria, from artisan-crafted wines to gourmet dining experiences.

        Cedar Path Expeditions - Iceland Hiking Adventure

        ICELAND HIKING ADVENTURE

          Backpack through the spectacular Westfjords with our partners at Cedar Path Expeditions on this Iceland Hiking Adventure.
          
          Perched on the furthest tip of Iceland’s Westfjords, this peninsula is the most remote and wild backcountry region of Iceland. It is only accessible by boat. Considered one of Europe’s last wildernesses, this 589 square km (227sq m) reserve has an end-of-the-world feel. Waterfalls thunder down mountains, the midnight sun kisses the ocean, cliffs plummet to the sea and the mighty Drangajökull glacier overlooks the scene.
          NOTE – You must have backcountry camping experience to participate in this expedition – rated moderate to challenging.

          Day 2 - Surf Sister Surf Camp - Panama Surf Retreat

          PANAMA SURF CAMP | SURF SISTER

            Join the Surf Sisters for an amazing surf retreat in Panama! Surf Sister Surf School is offering another women’s only 8 Day Surf & Yoga retreat in beautiful Santa Catalina, Panama.

            Upcoming dates: November 21-28th, 2025

            Active Adventures - El Salvador Surf & Yoga Retreat - Surf Sister

            EL SALVADOR SURF & YOGA RETREAT I SURF SISTER

              Join the Surf Sisters on an amazing women-only Surf & Yoga Retreat in beautiful El Salvador! This surf trip is sure to get you stoked on surfing and give you the skills and confidence you need to get into the water on your own. Each day will be complemented by daily yoga practice, classroom sessions, and camaraderie.

              Upcoming dates:
              – Nov 9-17, 2025 and Jan 18-26, 2026

              Parma & Modena Culinary Tour

              PARMA + MODENA CULINARY TOUR

                Join your local hosts Sonia & Benedetta from CulTour Italia for a slice of Italian life in the food-rich region that gifted the world with prosciutto and Parmigiano Reggiano. This trip focuses on niche selections of traditional products and exclusive visits with artisanal makers.

                The “food valley” as it is also known, had been the agricultural heart of the Roman empire, as it is now for modern Italy. There are no less than 44 food products from the region that are protected and considered national treasures.

                The City of Parma received the UNESCO title of “Creative City for Gastronomy” in 2015 and “Capital of Culture” in 2020. For a total of 6 nights, we home base 4 nights in Parma and spend 2 nights in the Emilian countryside, experiencing exclusive eno-gastronomic delights the area has to offer.

                The trip is limited to 12 guests.

                The Balkan Peaks Trip - Cedar Path

                THE BALKAN PEAKS HIKING TRIP

                  Join a bunch of bad*ss women on an epic journey journey through the spectacular Balkan mountains and villages with our partners at Cedar Path Expeditions.
                  
                  Explore the rugged wild beauty and glorious mountain peaks of the Western Balkans. We will hike along shepherd paths through mountain terrain in three countries- Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Each morning will start with a mindfulness meditation before we head off to unveil breathtaking alpine vistas, crystal-clear lakes, waterfalls, and remote villages. Each night we will be immersed in the local culture while staying at charming mountain guesthouses with time for reflection and connection. This once inaccessible hidden treasure, promises us an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience like no other.

                  Join us on the Balkan Peaks Hiking Trips and reserve your spot on this hiking adventure HERE!

                  Everyone At the Table - Puglia Cooking workshop

                  COOKING PUGLIA WORKSHOP | EVERYONE AT THE TABLE

                    Join Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, in 2025 to cook, eat, learn and share in Puglia during this hands-on culinary workshop.
                    
                    This 4-day workshop is for those people who want to roll up their sleeves and have a hands-on learning experience, making all the traditional foods that Puglia is famous for.

                    Mornings will be spent in our workshop kitchen mastering the art of orecchiette pasta making, taralli, cheese making, preserving sotto olio vegetables, wild herb liquors, jams and sweets. We will enjoy long table lunches featuring the fruits of our labours, paired with local wines.
                    We have chosen May to host this workshop because there are so many exciting things happening in the fields and at the markets. Wild asparagus and fennel fronds, the first artichokes, fava beans and peas, tender greens, and strawberries all are making the seasonal debut.

                    Unlike some of our other workshops, Cooking Puglia is best suited to those who have a passion for cooking and a bit of experience in the kitchen. Most of our time together will focus on choosing the very best ingredients we can find and then using traditional cooking techniques to turn those ingredients into delicious dishes for our long-table meals. After our morning cooking sessions, our afternoons will be spent visiting local farms, foraging for wild herbs used both for culinary dishes and medicinal purposes and visiting a friend’s olive grove to do an olive oil tasting and an aperitivo beneath the trees.

                    We hope that this will be an opportunity to learn new recipes and techniques that will inspire you to gather friends and family around the table wherever it is that you call home.

                    Upcoming dates: May 3-6th, 2025

                    julie and francesco in the kitchen featured image

                    PRESERVING PUGLIA CULINARY WORKSHOP | E.A.T.

                      Join Julie Marr & Francesco Creanza of Everyone at the Table, in 2025 to cook, eat, learn, and share in Puglia during this culinary workshop.
                      Our most in-depth workshop is where we explore the food culture of the South and spend our time with the food artisans and historians that are preserving not just recipes but a very unique way of life. The food we cook comes from recipes passed down to us from our family and friends and we have the opportunity to spend time with, learn from and gather around the table with these special people in the course of this hands-on workshop.

                      We have chosen November to host this workshop because there are so many exciting things happening at the markets with wild mushrooms, sweet olives, artichokes, quince, persimmon, cime di rapa, and other greens are all making their seasonal debut. This is also the season for heading into the olive groves for the annual harvest of the olives and to press them into oil. Witnessing this process and then tasting the new oils a life-changing experience for those who love food and cooking.

                      For four days, we will explore the role that preserving foods plays in maintaining the cultural identity and traditions for the people of Puglia. By visiting with locals who bake the bread, grow and press the olives into oil and tend their flocks, cooking communal meals and eating in small local restaurants we will immerse ourselves in the connection between the land, tradition and contemporary Italian food culture.

                      Preserving Puglia Dates: Oct 29-Nov 1st, 2025