Just spotted a common mistake that burns through your food budget abroad

On my last trip to Paris, I kept grabbing meals right by the Eiffel Tower because it was convenient, lol. Those places charge like three times more for the same food you can get a short walk away. I paid 18 euros for a basic sandwich that would cost 6 in a neighborhood cafe. After a few days, I asked a local shop owner where they eat lunch, and it changed everything. Now I make a rule to always eat where the workers are, not the tourists. It saves cash and the food is way better. Trust me, take ten minutes to find a spot off the main drag. You'll have more money for fun stuff later.