The Beginnings
Salt Caravan is a passion project Mat’s been brewing for years.
As a constant traveler and incurable 'foodie' he's always been on the hunt for the most authentic and exceptional experiences of local food and culture along the way.
But he knew he wasn't alone in this quest. And that not everyone has built a 'little black book' of food-obsessive contacts around the globe to show them all the best kept cuisine secrets... so he decided to create an exclusive travel brand for like-minded culinary adventurers.
We've taken people to incredible places like Mongolia, Japan, Peru, Iran, Greece and so many more, but Salt Caravan’s a little bit different...
It’s for people who believe travel and food helps us understand and connect the world – not escape it.
We create the trips you’d plan if you had the time, the foodie friend at every stop, and the experience of hind-sight the first time.
Mat and Rebeca celebrating in Paris as Leatherback Travel is announced Australia's 5th fastest growing company
I get it, he likes food…
Yes, Mat loves food. But he also cofounded Leatherback Travel with his wife, Rebeca back in 2019. Since then, the team has grown and established a number of successful travel brands…
Camino Women - Women + hiking + adventure
Patch Adventures – Women + discovery + culture
Magnificent Rail – Trains + adventure + culture
Fencox Travel – Private rooms + exploration + culture
Carex – Gardens + culture + nature
Salemi Ceramics – Ceramics + Sicily + pasta (probably)
Actually, we were announced as Australia’s 5th fastest growing company in 2025. Pretty cool.
Meet the Salt Caravan Team
Nicola Noviello
General Manager
Melbourne, Australia
Jacqueline Lancaster
Booking Manager
Bogotá, Colombia
Lisa O’Donnell
Trip Design Manager
Melbourne, Australia
Kat Stokes
Operations
Tijuana, Mexico

