Monday, November 5, 2012
Foodie Travel Tips
***This was posted on the great website, Foodie Friends Friday. Please check out the site and enjoy the post! Sara***
Like many food bloggers, I really enjoy combining travel
with the opportunity to discover new foods or restaurants. Travel can be challenging…how do you find the
best restaurants and local foods? More
importantly, how do you do so while sticking to a budget? Here are some of my tips to keep you eating
well while traveling near and far.
1.
Find a
farmer’s market. Your local farmer’s
market is your go to place for fresh produce, but don’t overlook visiting a
farmer’s market when traveling. Most
markets have vendors featuring local favorites, as well as locally canned and
baked items. To find a farmer’s market
in your travel destination, visit localharvest.org.
2.
Try a
food tour. Are they kitschy? At times, yes. But a food tour can also be a great way to
visit several local eateries or food locations in one well-organized trip. A quick internet search can help you find one
in the area you will be visiting. What
if the tour is too pricy for your budget?
Use the website to help create your own tour or contact the owner and
ask for their suggestions. Most are more
than willing to do so.
3.
Eat
lunch. Do you love good food, but your
wallet is less than impressed? Many
upscale restaurants offer lunch, which provides you the opportunity to eat in
the restaurant of your dreams without busting your budget. Some very popular places will require
reservations, so check before heading out.
4.
Use
Pinterest. If you are like me, you
spend WAY too much time on Pinterest.
Why not use it to help find popular restaurants or other food venues in
your destination city? Many travel and
food bloggers are using Pinterest to promote their latest finds. While you are at it, why not create a board
for your destination to better organize the restaurants or bakeries you want to
visit? The possibilities are endless.
5.
Be ready
to translate. If you are traveling
abroad, I have two additional suggestions.
Bring a short list of food terms in translation if you are not fluent in
the language of the country you are visiting.
I actually found a nice list in a travel guide and had it laminated at a
local copy store. Second, consider
staying in an apartment instead of a hotel.
Apartment rentals are plentiful (especially in Europe), can be cheaper
than a traditional hotel and provide you the opportunity to cook your local
finds.
I hope you will find these ideas helpful as you plan your
next trip. Feel free to follow me on Pinterest to see where I am traveling next. Do you have your own tips? Let us know!
Sara
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