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What could be better! You love to travel, you love to cook and you love sampling the food delights of the country you are visiting. Nothing can immerse you more in a country’s culture than to participate in cooking classes, venturing to the local markets to select your food and enjoying the company of local families. The video below is a sample of what to expect when going to the fresh food markets in Hanoi as part of your Vietnam culinary tour.

Australia’s leading Asia travel specialist, Travel Indochina, has launched an exclusive new 11 day culinary tour of Vietnam to be hosted by former My Kitchen Rules contestants, Emily Cheung and Scott Bradshaw.

Departing 28 October 2012, the itinerary is packed with insightful culinary experiences, from hands on cooking classes to market walks and local dining. Among the highlights is a visit to ‘Food Alley’ in Hanoi, dinner with a local family to learn about authentic home style Vietnamese cooking and an evening cooking class with Duc at Mango Mango.

According to Travel Indochina’s Managing Director, Paul Hole, the tour provides a unique way to explore the country.

“Travelling through Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon and Hue with two of Australia’s newest celebrity chefs, with food as a constant backdrop, adds an exciting new element to visiting the country and sharing the experience of its culture and cuisine.”

Emily Cheung MKR celebrity chef

Emily and Scott are no strangers to Asian cuisine. Emily’s heritage, which includes a Chinese father and an Australian mother, instilled in her a love of cooking and a depth of experience with different flavours from a young age, while Scott’s cooking has been largely influenced by his Thai wife, Kae, who is a caterer.

“I couldn’t think of a better way for travellers with a love of food to experience the true culinary spectrum – the exotic tastes and smells offered within this magnificent country – than with the unique perspectives provided by Emily and Scott, and through the hands on experiences offered on the journey,” said Mr Hole.

Likewise, Emily is thrilled to be taking part in Travel Indochina’s culinary tour of Vietnam.
“What better way to enjoy a foreign country than by jumping on board a tour that is specifically designed around local food, produce and culture… and to share the experience with other like-minded, food-obsessed people!” exclaimed Ms Cheung.

“I cannot wait to meet everyone on the tour, hang out with Scotty and enjoy the best that Vietnam has to offer.”

Scott is equally excited about the tour.

“No pleasures collide together better than food, culture and travel,” according to Scott.

“Being able to be part of Travel Indochina’s Vietnam tour and share this experience with others is truly an opportunity I can’t wait to be part of. Having the chance to step behind the curtain of Vietnam and to truly taste and experience the local food and culture is something I am very, very excited about.”

Priced from $2,890 per person twin share or $3,423 single, the escorted tour includes:

• two nights’ accommodation in Hanoi,
• one night in Halong on a private charter boat,
• one night’s accommodation in Hue,
• three nights’ accommodation in Hoi An,
• three nights’ accommodation in Saigon,
• breakfast daily,
• a Dragon Boat trip on the Perfume River in Hue,
• a boat trip in My Tho (Mekong Delta),
• four special cooking events, and
• touring as per the itinerary, including entrance fees

Economy class international and domestic airfare packages with Vietnam Airlines start from $1,280*pp departing Sydney or Melbourne – Hanoi – Hue // Danang – Saigon – Sydney or Melbourne.

Accommodation is from the classic hotel selection used in Travel Indochina’s Small Group Journeys.

So, if you are in Beijing and would like to accompany Emily and Scott on this fantastic Vietnam culinary journey then call  07 55453252 or email info@bbtravel.com.au now! Places on this tour will fill quickly so book now so you don’t miss out!