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Eat well, pay less: 8 tips to save money on food while traveling Reducing food expenses while traveling can make a big difference to your overall budget and just as importantly – it can lead you to explore local gastronomy in a more authentic way. Here are a few nuggets of advice to help you manage food costs when abroad, and discover local flavors along the way / By Nava Marton

01 Visit local markets. Local farmers’ markets and urban food courts are always exciting culinary hotspots, and, in most cases, they offer cheaper meal options than any restaurant. You can buy fresh fruit and veg, bread, cheese, pastries, and even prepared food at great prices. They’re also great places to go to engage with people and discover the local culture. 02 Lunch deals. Many high-end restaurants, especially in big cities, offer business lunch menus at significantly lower prices than the evening menu, but with the same level of quality of food and hospitality. Lunch deals are a great opportunity to enjoy high level gastronomy without breaking the bank. 03 Cook your own meals. You may well be on vacation, and don’t necessarily feel like cooking, but if you’re staying at an Airbnb apartment, taking advantage of the facilities to prepare at least a few meals can save you a lot of money - especially if you’re traveling for a long period of time. Find the nearest supermarket, stock up on groceries and fix yourself a quick meal. You’ll be surprised how fun the experience can be, aside from saving you money. 04 Use the Too Good To Go app. Designed to prevent

06 Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel . If breakfast is included in your accommodation price, take full advantage of it. Having a satisfying breakfast can keep you going for a while and save you from having to buy pastries and coffee at cafés. 07 Have a picnic. Enjoying a picnic in a beautiful park is such a great way to enjoy the landscape, as well as save money. 08 Pack some snacks from home. A few light snacks, energy bars, or dried fruit from home will spare you from having to buy expensive snacks at touristy places in case of any sudden hunger pangs.

food waste, this app is active in 19 countries across Europe, North America and in Australia. Users are invited to purchase “surprise bags” of unsold food from local businesses at significantly discounted prices. It’s such a great way to sample a range of local foods, as well as support small businesses. Too Good To Go isn’t available everywhere, so when you arrive at your destination, check to see if it’s active in the area. 05 Pack a reusable water bottle. Buying little plastic water bottles throughout your trip is bad for the environment and bad for your wallet. Pack a reusable water bottle with you and fill it up as you go along.

10 ATMOSPHERE AUGUST 2025