Have a food-fueled holiday the next time you visit Vietnam. Buffalo Tours (94 Ma May St., Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, + 84 4 3828-0702) can take you on an eight-night Gourmet Vietnam Tour through Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi. Vietnamese dishes are known for being healthy; they’re full of herbs and vegetables, and meats are often grilled, boiled, steamed or stewed. Vietnamese cuisine is also an interesting mix of East and West—among other things, you’ll see humble street carts selling baguettes. As part of the tour, you can learn how to cook traditional local dishes such as cha ca, pho and spring rolls after visiting markets for fresh produce. You’ll also get to experience life on the Mekong and Thu Bon rivers, and visit ancient cities. Rates vary, so visit Buffalo Tours before Jul 31 to get their best price at www.buffalotours.com.
