Sailing around the world on a luxury ship can seem like a pretty unachievable goal for most of us, but Reddit user roundtheworldrachel found a unique way to make it happen. She works as a private chef on superyachts, cooking for rich and famous people. The job has led her to visit 115 countries, and given her all kinds of unique experiences both on board and ashore. Correctly presuming that her unique lifestyle would pique the interest of many Redditors, she launched an “Ask Me Anything” to address questions and give people some insight into what life is like aboard a superyacht. Here are some of the most interesting takeaways.
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Superyacht Chef Who Has Traveled to Over 100 Countries Answers Questions on Reddit
Question from von_Roland: “How did you get into that business? Did you go to culinary school?”
Question from ncjjj: “Is it difficult maintaining long lasting relationships in this line of work? Who would you say are your best friends?”
Question from Allittle1970: “Is there any romance between crew members? Any details you can share?”
A follow-up question from Allittle1970: “Are they mostly quick hookups or long term relationships? Do they create enemies or alliances among crew mates? Is it like a reality show?”
Question from Rudelbilung: “Do the owners/renters sometimes invite the crew to hang out with them? Or do you barely see them?”
Question from 2pete: “How much time to celebs spend on their yacht? What do you do when they aren’t there?”
Question from ForeverLurkingNoMore: “What’s your favorite country that you have visited and why? Any memorable experiences there?”
Question from Panicless: “What was most surprising to you that you didn’t know before? What do you think is the most common personality trait of a yacht owner? What is the most requested food?”
You can keep up with the adventures of roundtheworldrachel on her blog or Instagram. 