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Jess Lloyd-Mostyn

‘A polite refusal is not always the wisest strategy’

Eating is part of travel. Exploring the far-flung corners of the world involves satisfying your rumbling tummy once you get there. And indulging in new and exotic taste textures and flavours, learning the names and words for different dishes, and discovering ingredients and spices is all part of the exciting unknown of global sailing.

We especially like to eat like locals, spurning the white-tablecloth tourist trap restaurants with their western-style food and eye-watering price

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