uma306•5d ago

PSA: A local in a small Greek town showed me a food hack that saved me over 100 euros

I was in Monemvasia, Greece, trying to figure out a cheap lunch. A shop owner saw me looking at a pricey restaurant menu and just said, 'Go to the bakery, get fresh bread for 2 euros, then the grocer for olives and feta.' I did that for three days straight, spending maybe 5 euros a day on amazing picnics. It completely changed how I saw eating while traveling. Instead of seeking out tourist spots, I started copying how locals actually shop. Has anyone else had a local tip totally shift your food budget in a new place?

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rivera.henry5d ago

Totally learned that the hard way in Italy. Blew my budget on fancy pasta before realizing the deli counter was right there. Now I just follow grandmas at the market.

sethanderson5d ago

Wait, you got fresh bread, olives, and feta for just 5 euros a day? That's unbelievable. I was in a similar town last year and the feta alone would have cost me half that. @rivera.henry has the right idea following grandmas, but even the markets felt pricey to me. Maybe I was just in the wrong spots. That shop owner gave you a real gift with that tip.