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Sarah, tell us about your background.<br />
My fascination with travel first started when I was<br />
12 years old and received a postcard of Big Ben from<br />
my Aunt. I’ve being working in travel for 15 years<br />
and am now the Owner Operator at House of Travel<br />
High Street Lanes.<br />
It’s lunchtime and you have an hour to<br />
grab a quick bite in Christchurch, where<br />
do you go?<br />
With Madam Woo sharing our building, I’ve had my<br />
fair share of Malaysian delicacies. It is hard to resist<br />
when their honey and soy tossed squid is so divine<br />
– their hawker rolls are hard to say no to as well!<br />
Travellers love South East Asia<br />
– why do you think that is?<br />
A self-confessed foodie and avid traveller, Sarah Crowe from House of Travel’s High Street Lanes<br />
spills the beans on her favourite local dishes and faraway destinations.<br />
Guaranteed warm weather, amazing island<br />
beaches, a vibrant culture and history, cheap<br />
accommodation, fabulous eating options and of<br />
course the endless shopping opportunities. Plus it’s<br />
so much closer than you think.<br />
What about a post-work dinner with the<br />
House of Travel team?<br />
When we celebrate in style, there is no better French<br />
food in town than at St Germain. We are lucky to<br />
have them on our doorstep. The 5-course surprise<br />
menu with wine matches for $85 is a favourite.<br />
Does the food there make you want to<br />
visit France?<br />
Yes. It certainly does. Food is just one of the<br />
drawcards of France. I love booking my clients into<br />
villas in Provence as they are so well priced and it’s<br />
a great way to absorb yourself into the local culture.<br />
There is nothing like going to a local French village<br />
to buy your fresh produce, baguettes and brie, and a<br />
lovely bottle of wine.<br />
What’s the hot destination for <strong>2017</strong>?<br />
This year Vietnam has been really popular – and<br />
for good reason too! This country is great for a<br />
beach holiday, as well as a historical and cultural<br />
adventure.<br />
More and more families are also travelling here to<br />
enjoy a value for money holiday that ticks all the<br />
boxes; including a dine in the dark restaurant and a<br />
great theme park in Ho Chi Minh City!<br />
Are there any great travel deals coming<br />
out that we should know about?<br />
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HIGH STREET LANES I 255 ST ASAPH STREET I <strong>03</strong> 339 3440 I HIGHSTREETLANES@HOT.CO.NZ
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