""Travel and cooking go hand in hand for me, it is truly how I get to see and experience other countries cultures," she told Culture Trip. "Travel and food has always been a part of my working life from when I started cooking in New Zealand. In all countries I visit, I find that learning about their traditional foods breaks barriers and people open up because they are equally excited to show me what they do.""
"Japan has quickly become a favourite destination for Monica, and she's already planning a return visit with her family next year. She was particularly charmed by dishes like okonomiyaki, a savoury Japanese pancake filled with cabbage, spring onions, meat and seafood, and shabu shabu, similar to other east Asian hot pots, with diners sitting around a boiling pot of broth that is used t"
""For me, it's always better to go to the places the locals prefer to go, from restaurants and bars to even a local beach. They have the best knowledge. I get the most when I also meet some of the elders or grandparents who share their stories and will sometimes even share a home recipe of theirs with me.""
Monica Galetti was born in Samoa, raised in New Zealand and now lives in London. Travel and cooking function as primary means for cultural discovery and understanding. She seeks local recommendations, asking residents and hotel teams where they eat with family and friends. She prioritizes local restaurants, bars and beaches over tourist venues to experience authentic dishes and atmospheres. She values conversations with elders and grandparents, who often share stories and home recipes. Japan has become a favourite destination; she plans a return visit with family and enjoyed okonomiyaki and shabu shabu during her trip.
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