When going on a cruise, we will visit several cities along the route. As for me, I like to live in the city of departure of the cruise ship before the cruise and after its arrival. Moreover, if departure and arrival are in different cities. Overseas cuisine will accompany us throughout the entire trip.
We are used to planning a budget for housing and travel, but food costs are almost beyond our control. Have a snack here, grab a coffee and a bun there, buy something for tea for the evening at the store… And if the country is also expensive, then even a Snickers can cost a pretty penny. Let’s try to develop a plan on how to stay in control when it comes to food while traveling.
6 ways to save on food while traveling
Go to non-tourist cafes
In tourist areas with a constant flow of travelers, there are tempting cafes at every turn. Don’t see, in 90% of cases it is very expensive there, and you can drink the same coffee cheaper if you go to a less traveled place. Even better, ask the locals about their favorite places and go there. In places that not every tourist can find, the food is no less tasty, and the prices are several times lower.
Have breakfast at the hotel
If a hotel, or in our case a ship, has a buffet breakfast, then it’s simply a sin to eat poorly and not save money. Porridge, pancakes, omelettes, sandwiches and much more will keep you hungry until lunch, or even longer.
Have a picnic in the park
In the summer, it’s not cool to sit in a cafe or on a terrace with an endless stream of tourists passing by; it’s better to settle down in some park with a picnic. The main thing is to make sure that this place is definitely suitable for picnics. Buying vegetables, fruits and a bun will be cheaper than an ordinary salad in some restaurant.
Go to set meals and lunches
Usually, combined lunches are much more economical than all separately. Lunch time is approximately from 12 to 16 o’clock – it just happens to be lunch. If you’re hungry, don’t waste your time on snacks in different places, but just go to lunch.
Try street food
Street food doesn’t mean it’s bad, but still some caution when eating it wouldn’t hurt. It’s good if the chosen food is prepared in front of you, and not taken already prepared from the counter. If you’re traveling during fairs, this is the best dining option – you can eat a filling meal for a fraction of the cost.
Go to the market or bakery in the evening
Usually after 9-10 pm there can be almost a 50% discount on baked goods and products at markets. This is done so that the goods do not disappear, because no one sells yesterday’s baked goods. The same applies to some cafes and even restaurants. If you liked somewhere, but the prices seemed too high, don’t hesitate to ask about happy hour.
In general, about saving while traveling.
I wrote that I have been using free air tickets for several years in a row. I save a lot on renting apartments. I save on excursions. Well, in conclusion, another life hack, which is outlined in this article.
Following my example, optimize your cruise or regular trip to the maximum, and you will be happy!
So, you can save on almost everything while traveling!
“I even wrote a note for tourists.”
Blog author Sergey Buslaev
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