7 Tips on How to Eat Where the Locals Eat

Bryan Richards | October 27, 2015

Get Lost and Look for Crowds

I always find myself lost and hungry when I’m traveling. Most of the time this happens far outside of tourist zones, and I don’t have the ability to follow any of the previous tips. In these instances, I simply look for the most crowded food stand or restaurant and eat there. If I can’t read the menu, I ask the server to surprise me.

This tip worked to my advantage on a recent trip to Barcelona. I was lost in the Gothic Quarter looking for a restaurant I found in a blog post comment. “Hanger” was about to kick in when I stumbled across a restaurant so full that it was standing room only. It was the best meal I ate in the culinary mecca that Barcelona has become, and it boasted no Michelin Stars.

Mikhail Zahranichny / Shutterstock.com

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

SHARE ON

Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.