Eat Cheap While Traveling

After a long day of exploring it's easy to just go for your comfort foods but you're traveling and you're on an adventure, so stay away from the burgers and steaks.

Go for the local cuisine instead.  It's cheaper, it's fresher and it's part of the experience of traveling.

Try to make your big meal of the day lunch instead of dinner.  Alot of restaurants, especially in Europe, offer lunch specials in the afternoon.

By having a nice meal earlier you'll pay only a fraction of the cost you would have to pay for the same meal at dinner time.

Just like back home, fast food is a cheap option to get some calories in you.  Sometimes you just want a quick bite and sometimes you're just craving a greasy burger.

Remember though, you're not at home and you're on an adventure, so try to limit your visits to McDonalds and the rest of the fast food giants.

Throw a little adventure into the mix by trying a fast food restaurant you've never seen before or by getting something unique on the McDonalds menu that's only available in that country.

One of the biggest ways you can eat cheap while traveling is by staying at a hostel that includes a free breakfast with the price of the room.  The meal can be anything from just toast and jam to an omelette made to order and everything in between.

As for your other meals, you can easily find everything you need to make a nice picnic lunch at the local market down the street.  Prepare some sandwiches or, better yet, buy some cheap local delicacies and try them.

As for dinner, why not take full advantage of the hostel kitchen?  Check for a shelf that has free non-perishable food items left behind by other guests and make a meal around it.  Even better, why not make a meal together with other guests?  Pool your resources together and buy in bulk - not only is it cheaper but preparing and eating a meal together is a great way to make new friends.