Rubber boots splash through the saltwater. Wind whips hair across your face as you bend over to pick up the perfect bit of seaweed. After close inspection, the guide tosses it in with the rest of the coastal plants you’ll be eating for lunch near the cliffs of County Kerry, Ireland.
Forage-cations are among the largest culinary travel trends out there. In a 2025 travel report from Hilton, one in five people travel to find new culinary experiences. And it seems that nearly every travel brand, from Airbnb to Shinta Mani, wants to help guests get their hands dirty in various forest-to-fork or dock-to-dish experiences.
