GirlGI | Girl Gone International GirlGI Issue 4 | Page 111

5 4 Eat with a tribe in New Zealand or Morocco Ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of culinary anthropologist Anthony Bourdain? Discover some of the world’s most exotic cultures on a gastro tourism adventure. Our top picks include enjoying a traditional Maori “hangi” feast in New Zealand or a berber meal in the Moroccan Sahara. The experience will make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time, where food is cooked in outdoor earth-caked ovens or directly over an open fire. Camp out under the stars and learn about the history and current way-of-life, along with song and dance if you’re lucky! 70 Euros www.viator.com Eat with other urbanites around the world Several new startups geared toward grouping together strangers in the same city to share a meal together at a restaurant are starting to take hold. The website Inviteforabite.com targets solo female travelers looking for a safe way to avoid lonely silent meals while on a trip. Blendabout.com and Grubwithus.com aim to faciliate networking around shared interests, creating small group meals for those sharing a passion for various topics. Varies www.inviteforabite.com www.grubwithus.com www.blendabout.com www.eattomeet.com