Ten Tips for Saving Money on Meals During Spring Break |
Posted: August 16, 2018 |
If you're a student and you're planning a special trip this spring break, and you just barely have enough money to pay for the travel expenses, then you'll need to save on food so that you can have enough money left over to pay for admission fees, tours, and potential emergencies. These ten tips will help you save lots money so you can have one memorable meal out on the town, and even start saving for your next trip. Bring your own snacks with you. It may seem like a hassle to bring your own food, especially if you are carrying everything on your back, but it will pay off quickly. Bring dried fruits and nuts, beef jerky, individual serving packets of oatmeal, and (if you like it) canned sardines and tuna. Throw in some protein drink powder and soup mixes for good measure. Leave the candy bars at home; they might melt in your luggage. if you are traveling to a developing country, remember to drink only bottled water- you don't want to spend your vacation in the bathroom. If you can, make reservations with a hostel that makes a kitchen available to residents. If that's not an option, then pick a hostel or hotel that includes breakfast with your room price. You can often have a simple continental breakfast at no extra charge. Take advantage of it. Pack a can opener. If food prices are too high, you might end up needing your can opener when you buy canned meals at the local grocery store. Pack a hot pot and mess kit to prepare simple meals at your pension, hostel or hotel. Remember to bring a power converter if you are traveling to a foreign country, and then never leave your power converter unattended. Experienced travelers know that they can malfunction, causing flames to burst suddenly from your appliance. As soon as your arrive at your destination, ask the locals where they eat. Restaurants favored by locals have lower prices. When you get to the favorite local eatery, figure out which time of day is the least expensive time to eat. Restaurants often charge more for dinner than for other meals. Then plan to eat that meal out every day. Eat another meal using your snacks you brought from home. Once you find a good restaurant, stick with it. It can be risky to try out several restaurants on a short vacation. You never know what you're going to get, and you can end up wasting a lot of time and money, as well as being disappointed in your meals. If you find a restaurant you like early on in your vacation, and the prices are reasonable, be loyal to that restaurant. It will save you time and money. Hit the grocery store or bakery. Stock up on good bread and cheese to round out your meals for the day. Also stock up on fruit. If you are in a developing country, you can't go wrong by buying fruit that has a thick peel, such as oranges or bananas. Be sure not to wash the fruit or your hands with tap water. Use bottled water instead. Don't obsess about the food. Decide that you are traveling to meet new people, experience new cultures, and see new sites, and realize that if you are having to read an article about how to save money on food while on spring break, you will need to wait until another period in your life to sample the haute cuisine while traveling. Plan to have at least one really nice meal in a restaurant. Make it special- something historic, something with local flavor, a restaurant with entertainment, or perhaps a dinner cruise. By being frugal all week, you will spend less on one memorable meal than you would have spent all week on less than appetizing food served at generic tourist trap establishments. Enjoy yourself. After scrimping all week, you deserve one really memorable meal.
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