What separates a great food tour from a rushed one: stops, portions, group size, dietary needs, neighborhood focus and timing. A checklist for booking.

When to go, how to buy and taste, how to pay, when to take photos and what to bring: practical tips for visiting food markets while you travel.

Compare cooking class formats, from market visits to demonstration-only sessions, and check menus, diets, group size and timing before you book.

Common expectations at places of worship, including dress, shoes, photos, services and donations, plus how to check the rules for a specific site.

Signs of a well-run street food stall, how to order, simple precautions and where to find official travel health advice before you go.