Tour Managers' favourite local flavours

We asked some of our Tour Managers to give us the low down on the food you simply must try when you’re away. And let’s face it, they should know!

Hida beef with hoba miso in Japan

Nobody should come home from Japan without trying tender, marbled hida beef. I love it served with hoba miso, a delicacy of vegetables mixed with miso paste cooked on a hoba – a Japanese magnolia leaf. It’s usually grilled at the table and washed down with a glass of beer or umeshu, a fruity liqueur. My mouth waters just thinking about it!

Sarah Wrightson

Ceviche served with pisco sour in Peru

For me, nothing beats the fresh tangy flavour of Peruvian ceviche, a dish of raw fish marinated in a citrus juice to gently ‘cook’ it, and flavoured with onion, pepper and maybe chilli. For a truly authentic experience, wash it down with a pisco sour cocktail, a blend of pisco, egg white, lime and sugar served with a dash of bitters.

Elisa Paredes Olivera

Koeksisters in South Africa

You have to try traditional south African koeksisters. Pronounced ‘cook sister’, these delicious doughnut-like snacks are made from plaited dough and are smothered in a sticky honey-like syrup. Perfect for a dessert or tea-time snack – although I have been known to eat one with my morning coffee!

Annie Forsey

Let us take you there

  1. Japan - land of the rising sun

    Japan - Land of the Rising Sun

    Discover the unforgettable highlights of Japan including an incredible high-speed ride on the Bullet Train.

    • Travelsphere Private Chauffeur Service
    • Return flights
    • 10 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight and 14 meals

    13 days from
    £4,349.00
    was £4,599.00
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  2. Latin Wonders of the World

    Soak up the spectacular sights and sounds of four Latin American countries - Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil - on a tour that's strictly for the adventurous.

    • Travelsphere Private Chauffeur Service
    • Return flights
    • 15 nights in 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight plus 20 meals

    18 days from
    £4,449.00
    was £4,699.00
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  3. Travelsphere - Ultimate South Africa

    Ultimate South Africa

    Discover the very best of South Africa on this all-encompassing tour.

    • Travelsphere Private Chauffeur Service
    • Return flights
    • 14 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels, 2 nights in flight and 23 meals

    17 days from
    £3,699.00
    was £3,949.00
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