Justine Drake's travel experience: Food TV show presenter, Content Director, Mom

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Justine Drake has worked in media since 1988. She has written five cookbooks and edited several magazines and supplements. She was editor of Eat In magazine from 2006 to 2010, and helped it win MPASA PICA awards in 2009. Justine is a frequent guest on television and is currently shooting the fourth series of her television show Just Cooking which aired on BBC and is now on SABC3.

She is the launch editor of Pick n Pay’s Fresh Living magazine, the largest food and lifestyle publication in SA. She has numerous awards, the latest of which was Best Consumer Mag for Fresh Living at the Pearl Awards in New York in 2016.

 

 

What was your favourite place that you have travelled to and why?

"Oh my …so many!  I am a huge fan of the East – Thailand and Vietnam in particular …probably because I like tropical climate, love the sea and, well the food is as delicious as it is affordable."

Can you recommend any kid friendly places or things to do when one visits there?

"I haven’t taken my kids there but the folk of the East love kids, so I would imagine  it would be great. Also as spicy as much of the food is , it's equally easy to find a bowl of rice or noodles on every street corner…and of course eggs abound – you can usually fill even the fussiest eater with one of those.

Then in terms of the beaches – they are safe – with few waves and lots of friendly faces – you can't really ask for much more. "

What did you enjoy the most about the place?

"Where to begin? Friendly people, buzzing streets, heavenly, affordable food, lots of things to see and buy, flowers, fruit and vegetables to feast the eyes and the palate.

It's easy and cheap to navigate, the water is warm, the snorkelling spectacular and if you stay off the beaten track there aren’t even too many tourists. "

 Anything new or interesting that you learned about the place during your stay/ visit?

"You never really need to speak the language, a bit of sign language and a warm smile will suffice. "

What tips would you give to fellow travellers, when visiting the place?

"Pack far less than you even think you need. Travel with an open mind and very adventurous palate, don’t rush and never plan too much – things change all the time and there is something new and exciting to eat and see around every corner."