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Author: Janine Thomas

Janine is a UK‑based travel writer, destination specialist and founder of Gastrotravelogue. She’s spent more than 40 years exploring Europe and Southeast Asia, returning to cities again and again to build accurate, experience‑driven guides. Her work focuses on neighbourhood detail, boutique hotel picks and a strong food angle — from regional dishes to markets and independent restaurants — giving readers practical, trustworthy insight for planning their trips.
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Travelling for the views, staying for the food. Plates, pastries, questionable detours — I follow whatever smells good.

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