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Food Tasting Bland On Vacation? Fix Your Nose By Moriah House Nov. 1, 2025 7:20 pm EST

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From must-try regional Mexican foods to real-deal British clotted cream (which you probably won't find in the U.S.) , the opportunity to sample diverse cuisines in new places is one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of traveling for many people, this author included. However, if you've ever been disappointed to find that even the most delightfully pungent European cheeses taste oddly mild after a long flight, you're not alone. One of the most likely culprits for tragically bland vacation eats isn't a lack of flavor — it's your nose.

Many people have heard that food tends to taste duller on a plane, but you

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