Food is a necessity, and so it will always be one of the major expenses for anyone going on a trip or vacation.
Along with hotel bills, food costs while
traveling can quickly add up. Fortunately, there are many ways to
please your palate on a trip without breaking the bank.
What is the secret? this is the 5 easy ways to save money on meals while traveling.
Eat like the locals, Hit the Streets
Some of the best budget food in the
world comes from street vendors. It is hearty and cheap, and permits you
to eat to your fill without shelling out too much money. Rather than
patronize recommended tourist restaurants and cafes (which are usually overpriced) in the town you are visiting, ask questions and find out where the locals eat.
Ask the hotel staff or even your taxi
driver about their favorite food joints, and you are more likely to end
up with an affordable meal, also, you gain a more authentic dining
experience as you savor local specialties. To avoid food poisoning, be
sure the meal is served hot, check out the environs of the hotel or
eatery as it will give you a hint on how thorough their hygiene routine
is.
Lodge in accommodations with in-room kitchens
This option may seem stressful, but it
is a very viable one. Instead of eating at restaurants for every
breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout your trip, consider booking a
hotel room with a kitchenette and then visit the local market or grocery
stores for ingredients to cook your own meals.
Staying in a place with a kitchen can do
wonders for your budget, and your taste buds as well, as you get to
have meals that suit your particular taste, seeing as you will be making
them with the condiments that you prefer.
Search for discounts, deals and free vouchers
Meal deals and dining coupons are always available, you just need to find them and the internet is usually a big help.
Scour the internet. Scope out hotel
deals and packages that include daily breakfast to help cut costs, or
that offer credits towards meals at the hotel restaurant to offset the
cost of dining out every time.
If you are in Nigeria, hellofood.com is a
good start. You are bound to find discounts for meals and coupons for
popular restaurants, grocery stores, and bars in the place you will be
visiting.
Vouchers can also be found at your
hotel, the airport, bus or train stations, or any other location that
caters to tourists. Newspapers and magazines also include vouchers in ad
sections for discounted meals and entertainment.
Keep alcohol intake on the low
Experiencing a unique, regional craft
beer or wine might be high on your list but it is best to keep alcohol
intake generally on the low. Alcohol has a way of making you stray from
being budget-minded to splurging extravagantly.
The best way to keep on budget is to
avoid alcoholic beverages altogether. To maximize your savings, stick to
water or fruit juices. If you can, bring powdered drink mixes to
compliment your meals.
Draft a detailed meal budget
Most people tend to neglect the cost of
feeding while planning a budget for a trip. They focus on the price of
airfares, hotels and transportation.
It is essential to research the place
you are traveling to and consider available restaurant options, and
estimate how much you could possibly spend per meal. By doing that, you
will have a set amount to spend per meal and you will know how to
regulate the frequency of the meals for the time you will be on the
trip.
There will only be a slim chance of you
blowing your budget on an impulsive dinner at that fancy restaurant you
know is way out of your price range.
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