1. Food we carry
2. Food we didn't carry
You might remember I told you in " To Airbnb or not to AirBnb" about the bags we were carrying, We had a bag dedicated to food(you will crave for your food after the first three days) and remember, no one is judging you there. It's in the privacy of your accommodation that you will consume this.
Bhumi brought with her some rice & we loved eating it one night. It's really an experience eating dal & rice looking at the Eiffel tower from your window.
I've always believed that food does magic to your mood & tummy. Then why take a risk with it.
Food you don't carry : TRY the Local stuff
Don't forget to try the following
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| The PIZZA Uncle- a happy poser ! |
Italy
a. Pizza
It's everywhere, you can't miss it. Whenever we felt hungry, we looked for the next pizza joint. They are in abundance and their average quality is very high.
It's like eating Chaat in Delhi, even the average one will be way better tasting than you find in Bangalore/Pune/Rest of India/Rest of the world(including Bhopal & Indore).
b. Tiramisu(thank you Sonal tai for this suggestion)
It's at a whole different level. You'll realize that life without Tiramisu is just meaningless.
c. Gelato
Ask the locals about the best gelato joint, and go to that area just to eat the Gelato
Paris(France)
a. The Baguettes
It's not for the faint-hearted(read: sneha).
Like most of us have experienced bread in our lives, it's supposed to be soft and melt in the mouth. This myth will shatter when you try the Baguette in Paris.
I loved it, and you should try it.
Note: Baguettes are usually dry and hence require a drink with it. Whenever you are having a baguette sandwich , get something to drink with it.
b. Coffee
This one applies to every city we visited ,especially Italian cities and Paris. Their love for coffee has taken it to a whole new level. Do try the local coffees the way people drink it, espresso!
My love for coffee quadrupled after my trip.
Amsterdam(Netherlands)
While there are a lot of infused foods you can try in Amsterdam, there is more to the city than Cannabis.
a. Bakeries
I had the best tasting pastry of my life in Amsterdam near Zaanze Schans. I do not remember what it was called but here is a photo of it,
I had the chocolate one ,and sneha had the strawberry one.
It's the tastiest combination of whipped cream, bread and chocolate I've ever had !
This Bakery is called Banketbakkerij De Wijn.
b. Cheese
You can try free samples for it in every cheese shop . It's yummy.
Q:Will I be able to survive there since I'm a hardcore* vegetarian ?
A: I am a vegetarian, and I survived. Europe has one thing in abundance - Bread- So MANY types of BREAD ! Do not be paranoid there is enough for you as well.
How to budget for Food
If you plan to eat out a lot, which you would have to take the following estimation:
1. Per meal per person(Roadside Cafe) : 6 to 8 Euros ( Sandwich + Drink)
2. Per meal per person(Restaurant): 15 to 20 Euros (Food only)
It would be safe to take an average of 30-40 Euros(Per couple) for each day of travel you are planning. Considering you will have one meal @ home.
Which means if you are on a 10 day trip, approximately 400 Euros or Rs. 28,000(at Rs.70/1 Euro) for Food only.
Also in case you are wondering about the quality of food- it's pretty good. So don't worry about it.
There is another merit in eating @ roadside Cafes - it saves you time,which can be used for exploring the city.
* hardcore? really ?
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