APPETITE FOR
ADVENTURE?

NO GUIDEBOOKS. NO TRENDS. JUST REAL MOMENTS, SHARED MEALS, AND THE JOY OF DISCOVERING A PLACE THROUGH ITS PEOPLE. WE OFFER SMALL, THOUGHTFULLY CURATED EXPERIENCES THAT GO BEYOND THE TOURIST TRAIL. GOT A HUNGRY DESIRE FOR ADVENTURE?

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GET CURIOUS WITH US

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For 18 years, we’ve followed our curiosity and appetite for adventure, meeting around the world to explore new places through food and connection. Off the Eaten Track is our way of sharing that with others: small, thoughtfully curated experiences that go beyond the tourist trail. No guidebooks. No trends. Just real moments, shared meals, and the joy of discovering a place through its people. If you too have a hungry desire for adventure, come join us.

– Beth & Michael

Our Story
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EXPLORE

Go where the crowds
don't venture to
find hidden gems

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LOCAL

Unlock doors only
locals know exist
in every destination

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FOOD

Discover dishes the
guidebooks don’t
dare to mention

OUR NEXT ADVENTURES

JAPAN TOURS

LAKE BIWA

Circle Japan's largest lake on a five-day deep dive into ancient fermentation traditions, from hands-on temple pickling classes to artisan sake breweries and 400-year-old funazushi producers, discovering the self-sufficient culinary heritage that flourished in these mountain-ringed communities.

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Shiga Prefecture, Japan
May 7 - 11, 2026

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CHINA TOURS

XIAMEN

Trace Fujian's ancient trading routes from wet markets where generations of vendors sell local specialties to UNESCO-heritage colonial mansions and tulou fortress cities, discovering how centuries of maritime exchange created the two-way fusion of flavours, architecture, and traditions that shaped Chinese communities worldwide.

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Fujian Province, China
June 1-4, 2026

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TESTIMONIALS

  • I had a very short time to spend in China, and Michael absolutely made the most of it! From the best xiaolongbao I’ve ever had, to a Yunnan dining experience I didn’t even know to seek out, to cocktails with an amazing view, he made sure that every moment was filled with something remarkable that I never would have found on my own!

    - Kiera & Josh, USA


  • Our trip to Yunnan was amazing. It's so different from the rest of China, with stunning scenery and such a relaxed feel. Our guide, Minsky, truly made the trip unforgettable. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. He made it feel like we were traveling with a good friend who knew all the best places. The food was incredible too, some of the best I’ve had anywhere.

    - Sophie K, UK

  • 15/10! I’ve done 2 private tours with Beth and Michael and I’m already in talks for my 3rd. I don’t know how they do it but these two will seriously get you off the beaten track and eating the best meals of your life! If you’re still thinking about it, stop thinking and just go!

    - Hanna M, Australia

  • My tour guide had the best suggestions for Japan, taking me far away from the crowded streets of Tokyo and Osaka. My favorite stop was a European-themed amusement park straight out of the Bubble Economy!

    - Rei K, USA

  • If you want to experience China like a true local, this tour is unbeatable. Off the Eaten Track took us far off the typical tour bus itinerary of major cities and attractions into hidden villages and eateries we never could have found on our own. Every step felt authentic, and untouched, with every experience and each dish coming with backstories that gave us a deeper, memorable connection to every new discovery.

    - John W, USA

  • Michael planned an epic China trip for a friend and me. We covered a ton of ground exploring five cities in just over two weeks! We went off the beaten path to see some incredible towns in Yangshuo and Zhenyuan.

    Michael handled every detail, so we just showed up, ate ridiculous food, and soaked up the sights. We got to experience so much of the country without any of the usual travel stress. As first timers in China, there’s no way we could have handled a trip that complicated on our own.

    - Amaresh R, Australia

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Whether you’re curious about our upcoming tours, want to discuss a custom itinerary, or just have questions about traveling off the beaten path in Japan or China, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us what kind of adventure you’re dreaming of.