2025 Eat Smart Culinary and Cultural Tour Destinations
Join us as we travel through Eastern India's culinary gems and Central India's forests. The Eastern part of India is fertile, mysterious and still untouched by the impact of over tourism. A stay at the restored boutique hotels in the countryside of Bengal is an opportunity to visit and experience this area at your pace and interest. There are tribal cultures to be seen, traditions to be experienced, food to be savored and rural vignettes to be photographed. Pench National Park in Central India, named after a river that cuts through the heart of the jungle and creates a dramatic setting with large boulder like rocks, dotted with teak and ancient varieties of fig trees.
Have the option to extend your journey to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, the Crown of Mughal architecture in India. The origins of the city of Agra can be traced to the days of Mahabharata, the epic poem of Great India when it was called Agrevana, meaning 'the edge of the forest.' Agra served as the capital for the Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries and flourished as a center of art, drawing inspiration from Persian, Islamic, Turkish, Byzantine and Indian styles. It has been immortalized ever since by the Taj Mahal - a magnificent marble mausoleum that epitomizes love, yet Agra has so many more monuments that tell a rich narrative of the tides and times of this era.
Have the option to extend your journey to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, the Crown of Mughal architecture in India. The origins of the city of Agra can be traced to the days of Mahabharata, the epic poem of Great India when it was called Agrevana, meaning 'the edge of the forest.' Agra served as the capital for the Mughal Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries and flourished as a center of art, drawing inspiration from Persian, Islamic, Turkish, Byzantine and Indian styles. It has been immortalized ever since by the Taj Mahal - a magnificent marble mausoleum that epitomizes love, yet Agra has so many more monuments that tell a rich narrative of the tides and times of this era.
Embark on a Tasting Adventure with Co-Leaders Joan Peterson and William Wongso. Join us in getting to the heart of Indonesian culture through an exploration of her tantalizing cuisine. Sample the infinite variety of regional Indonesian specialties in their natural setting. Delve into the secrets of Indonesian dishes by participating in a cooking class. Also included will be talks on culinary topics and visits to bustling markets to learn about the herbs, spices and condiments that are prevalent in Indonesian cookery.
We will also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions of Indonesia and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture that this ancient archipelago possesses.
We will also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions of Indonesia and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture that this ancient archipelago possesses.
Join culinary experts Joan
Peterson and Susan Chwae and experience a culinary and cultural
adventure in Turkey, which is designed for the discriminating traveler
who enjoys the artistry of food and meeting welcoming and friendly people. Turkey is among today's most fascinating travel destinations. If you have ever had it on your list of travel destinations, this is the time and the tour. But
it’s not all about food. We also see the major tourist sights, yet still have time to shop and relax along the way. You’ll come away with a knowledge of the culinary traditions and a deep appreciation of the magnitude of history and culture.
Looking for a specific country? We can customize a tour for any group size. Please email us for more information.
Tour Leaders
Joan Peterson is the publisher of the EAT SMART series of guidebooks designed for travelers and cookbook lovers. To date she has written guides to the cuisines of Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Morocco, Sicily, India, Peru, and Norway. She has traveled extensively for many years, and leads culinary tours to Croatia, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Norway, Peru, Portugal and Sicily.
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Susan Peterson Chwae began her career in the travel industry in 1997 when she joined the family’s publishing company. Since the inception of the company’s tour business, Susan has worked intimately with destination management companies and tour operators to create luxury culinary and cultural travel experiences. She and her business partner/mother provide tour leader expertise on all of their tours.
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Here's what our travel friends say....
"I have been on several of Joan's tours and highly recommend them. I love learning about the country I'm visiting through it's cuisine and have met wonderful people along the way, from local guides to the people along on the tour, it's a top-notch experience!!"—Leanne, Eat Smart Tours to Morocco, Portugal, Sicily, Turkey and India
"Once again, you have exceeded my expectations as a tour guide and food guru. I had a wonderful trip. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put in to create such a fantastic tour. It was "unbelievable!" I will miss you, until our next trip."--Heather, Eat Smart in Norway Culinary Tour, 2013
"We especially appreciated the help from Susan and Edward in getting Bob up to the sights/food, and the many kindnesses extended by all in light of his limitations. "--Liz, Eat Smart in Sicily Tour, 2018
"I have been on several of Joan's tours and highly recommend them. I love learning about the country I'm visiting through it's cuisine and have met wonderful people along the way, from local guides to the people along on the tour, it's a top-notch experience!!"—Leanne, Eat Smart Tours to Morocco, Portugal, Sicily, Turkey and India
"Once again, you have exceeded my expectations as a tour guide and food guru. I had a wonderful trip. Thank you for all the hard work and time you put in to create such a fantastic tour. It was "unbelievable!" I will miss you, until our next trip."--Heather, Eat Smart in Norway Culinary Tour, 2013
"We especially appreciated the help from Susan and Edward in getting Bob up to the sights/food, and the many kindnesses extended by all in light of his limitations. "--Liz, Eat Smart in Sicily Tour, 2018
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Tour leaders, Joan Peterson and Susan Peterson Chwae - India 2005.