Explore the continent’s diversity through its food
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The vast continent of Asia offers a huge diversity of landscapes, cultures and traditions and this is reflected in the delicious cuisines you can try from khachapuri flatbreads in Georgia and palov in Uzbekistan to sushi in Japan. This week we’ve picked some of our favourite Asian tours which will help you explore the sights you don’t want to miss with ease while also getting the chance to sample some of those delicious foods. Plus, we share some recipes from the archives to help you recreate those dishes at home whether that’s Indian inspiration from Madhur Jaffrey to Malaysian dishes from Mandy Yin. This is just a flavour of what this amazing continent has to offer, have we whet your appetite?

The Guardian Holidays team

 

Emiko Davies’ everyday Japanese recipes

Onigiri, donburi and one-pot chicken rice

Onigiri, donburi and one-pot chicken rice
From the cookbook author comes a trio of recipes that celebrate the simple magic of Japanese short-grain rice.

The best of Japan

The best of Japan
Journey from Tokyo to Kyoto seeing Mount Fuji, Miyajima’s floating torii gate, Nara and more plus experiencing a traditional tea ceremony.

 

Uyen Luu’s easy Vietnamese recipes

From the archives

From the archives
The secret to perfect pork noodle soup, pillowy tofu, and coconut rice, peach and ginger pudding.

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Save up to 10%

Vietnam adventure - save £100pp

Vietnam adventure - save £100pp
Explore Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the best bits in between including Ha Long Bay and Hoi An plus enjoy the fabulous food.

Borneo's orangutans and rainforest adventure<br>- save up to 10%

Borneo's orangutans and rainforest adventure
- save up to 10%

This wonderful wildlife adventure includes visits to sanctuaries such as the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre.

A week in Georgia - save £100pp

A week in Georgia - save £100pp
On the edge of Europe and Asia, this beautiful country offers unique sights such as cave houses and age-old churches plus wonderful food.

The Silk Road

The Silk Road
Follow the ancient trade route staying in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand and visiting ancient mosques, bustling markets and amazing fortresses.

 

Trip of the week

India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple
- save up to 10%

India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla, and Amritsar’s Golden Temple<br>- save up to 10%

This classic tour encompasses the highlights of northern India including Delhi, Jaipur and Agra’s Taj Mahal plus seeing the Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple and travelling by toy train from Shimla. You’ll also go in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park and visit Dharamshala on the edge of the Himalayas.

Save up to 10% when you book by 13 March 2025. You can also save up to 10% on this similar tour designed exclusively for solo travellers. Prices shown include the discount.

 
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