When we travel abroad, we often spend time with friends which really helps our food budget. We do try to help with groceries since we have a large family. Some thinking ahead does help with not blowing your vacation budget on food. breakfast Choose a hotel or a B & B that includes free breakfast. If renting a house or apartment or if your hotel does not include breakfast, go to a local bakery or grocery store and purchase some bread, jam fruit and pastries. Most hotels even abroad will have a small fridge lunch Limit restaurant visits. Instead buy local “fast food” or have a picnic lunch Dinner If you are renting, this is where you can save by buying local food and cooking. I remember cooking a lot of pasta in Italy, salad and eating lots of fruit. If you do not have access to a kitchen, your hotel might serve dinner that is affordable (especially if it is not a chain) or ask locals for places that they recommend! I hope these tips help! And make sure that if local water is not potable to buy cases of water! A bientot!