How to save on food when traveling

Going on a trip, we often do not think about how much money we spend, and returning home, clutching his head: how could we spend so much?! Today we will tell you how to save money on food when traveling.

Food - this is one of the main items of expenditure when we go on a journey. Of course, traveling, we want to try the national cuisine of a new country, or some exotic dish. But this does not mean that all the days of travel we have to spend on food fabulous sums.

Many travelers, of course, has its own habits and ways that help them to save on food. Some of them we will share with you today.

Always carry a bottle of water and something to eat

You should always be in possession of a bottle of water, especially if you are traveling to a country with a hot climate. Pre ask whether it is safe in this country to drink water from the tap, and if so, just always draw water into the bottle before they go somewhere.

It is also very important that you have with him was something than you can eat: cookies, sandwiches, nuts... So you save yourself from having to stay in expensive cafes and restaurants.

In the warm season with its supplies, you can go on a picnic: the fresh air and wonderful views will be a worthy alternative to newfangled and famous cafes. :)

Compare prices at grocery stores

In your hometown you probably know, some supermarkets are Laksheri and sell all at exorbitant prices, and in some stores you can buy the same products, but at a lower price. What prevents you to do the same on holiday?

Explore the prices in the stores, find out where cheaper. A supermarket does not have to be located not far from the place where you left off. If it is far away, it is even better, you will have another reason to pull themselves out for a walk and find many interesting and unusual places that can not be read in any guidebook.

If possible, prepare yourself

Many people, even if you remove the self-catering apartments, do not prepare yourself, and prefer to eat at some fast food. Explain it is usually like this: "Well, I'm on vacation, why I'm still going to cook !?".

Yes, of course, rest on that and rest for a while to relax and not daily activities as cooking, cleaning and so on. D. But do not forget that if you will prepare themselves, the two, and perhaps three times as reduce the cost of food.

Make a daily plan for food expenses

Many of us have sinned in this trip: we spend money right and left, not even really thinking about it. And if, for example, in an unusual and exciting excursions, impressions of which will last a lifetime, do not mind to spend, here in the case of food is not always the case.

So, to save yourself from unnecessary costs for food, make yourself a spending plan: to calculate the optimal amount of more that try not to spend.

Avoid the cafe / snack bars / restaurants in the local tourist crowds

We all know this, but still forget: about attractions that are popular among tourists, all at exorbitant prices, particularly food. Of course, in such places you will bring third, fifth and tenth, but that's only the designated account, you can not count the number of zeros.

Better to normal budgetary and non-touristic place to eat. The money you will save exactly, and where tastier - is still unknown.

If you can save on food, then you will have more money you can spend on interesting museums and galleries, excursions, souvenirs relatives or just be able to bring a lot of money from travel home.