Culinary Medicine Culture
FOOD, CULTURE & CULINARY MEDICINE TRAVEL
Some of the most meaningful learning doesn't happen in a classroom—it happens through experience.
Educational Wellness Travel is a unique extension of the PlansConnect mission to foster lifelong learning through meaningful, place-based experiences. Our immersive programs bring together health, food, culture, sustainability, public health, and community engagement to create educational opportunities that extend far beyond traditional travel.
Designed for healthcare professionals, educators, public health practitioners, organizations, students, and lifelong learners, each experience explores how communities around the world approach health and wellness through their food systems, cultural traditions, and lived experiences. Participants engage directly with local experts, organizations, and community leaders, gaining insights that enrich both their professional work and personal lives.
These are not simple sightseeing tours. They are thoughtfully curated educational experiences that encourage curiosity, meaningful conversations, and a deeper understanding of the social, environmental, and cultural factors that influence health. Our goal is for every participant to return home with new perspectives, lasting connections, and ideas that continue to inspire long after the journey ends.
Note: There is no Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit offered with any of these trips.
Signature Experiences.
Educational Wellness Travel Experiences
Travel with purpose. Learn through experience. Return with a broader perspective.
Overview
Signature Experiences
Soil to Supper: An Exploratory Look at New Orleans' Food Ecosystem
Farm to Table in Colombia
Looking Ahead
Educational Wellness Travel
Overview
Educational Wellness Travel Experiences is a unique extension of the PlansConnect mission to foster lifelong learning through meaningful experiences. These immersive programs combine health, food, agriculture, culture, sustainability, and community engagement to create educational opportunities beyond the traditional classroom.
Designed for healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, researchers, educators, students, organizations, and lifelong learners, each experience explores how local communities approach health and wellness through their food systems, cultural traditions, and lived experiences. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the social, environmental, and cultural factors that influence health while building meaningful connections with local experts and fellow travelers.
Rather than simply visiting a destination, participants engage with the people, organizations, and communities working to improve health and well-being, creating experiences that are both educational and personally enriching.
Current Programs
Soil to Supper
An Exploratory Look at New Orleans' Food Ecosystem
An immersive educational experience exploring the connections between agriculture, food access, culinary medicine, sustainability, public health, and the organizations and individuals working to strengthen New Orleans' local food ecosystem. Participants gain a systems-level understanding of how food influences both individual and community health while engaging directly with local leaders and community partners.
Farm to Table in Colombia
A multi-day educational wellness journey through Colombia that explores the country's agricultural heritage, local food systems, biodiversity, culinary traditions, and cultural influences on health. Through hands-on experiences and meaningful community engagement, participants discover how food, farming, and culture intersect to promote wellness while supporting sustainable local communities.
Looking Ahead
Educational Wellness Travel is an evolving initiative, with additional domestic and international experiences currently in development. Each program is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage meaningful dialogue, and provide participants with practical insights that can be applied in their professional and personal lives.
