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Donna Carrier's background is in the food and wine industry and she owns Wingham's Bent on Food store-cum-café on the mid-north coast. Carrier says she's in need of a holiday, so she's heading to Vietnam but, being a sociable foodie, is inviting like-minded travellers to join her on a 15-day tour taking place from March 11. Think fresh-food markets, regional specialities and hands-on cooking classes with key chefs in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, interlaced with sightseeing. Priced from $3765 a person, twin share, including airfares from Australia, accommodation, meals, transport and fees, learning how to select, marinate, spice and present delicious food is at the heart of this holiday.