Jenni Thal
London is a big city. And it’s extraordinarily international. Growing up here was a mini education in the world, and it made the decision to leave home – for Melbourne – so much easier. After all, it’s where my grandparents live. From there, other countries called to me – and other experiences. Shucking fresh oysters in Ston. Catching lobster in Antigua. Cooking among the fields and paddies of Sri Lanka. If it isn’t already obvious, food – plates and places – animates a lot of the journeys I’ve undertaken.
Taste is universal, even if individual culinary traditions vary wildly. For me, food, and eating, has always offered a powerful magnifying glass to look closer at the world. And when I plan trips for my travelers, I like to share this ‘zoomed in’ approach. Looking closely; getting closer. But food is only just the beginning. Let’s talk.
'A collision of cultures'
A closer look at French PolynesiaTrying local food is my absolute favorite thing about seeing the world. It also gives you a chance to meet local people – offering a real under-the-skin window into the history and culture of a country.
On the French Polynesian island of Moorea, these influences have collided in possibly the most unorthodox sandwich. A golden, crusty French baguette filled with stir-fried chicken chow mein. Gooey, chewy, carby. It’s one of the best street food snacks I’ve sampled. So far.
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