Markets & street food

What to pack

• Small cash in local notes - The best stalls are cash-only; carry small change.
• A reusable bag or container - For market produce and cutting down on packaging. Find on Amazon
• Wet wipes + hand sanitiser - Street food and washbasins do not always go together. Find on Amazon
• A note of your allergies - Translated into the local language for stalls and cooks.
• An empty, hungry appetite - Go with a plan to graze small portions across many stalls.
• Go where the locals queue - Turnover means fresh food; a busy stall is a good sign.
• Ease into street food - Start with cooked, hot, freshly made dishes if your stomach is sensitive.

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