When traveling, it can be difficult to focus on your trip and you still have some time to choose a suitable restaurant. Before you go, do enough research so that you have at least one option in the different areas that you will visit.
Here are some practical tips for finding good restaurants while traveling.
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Practical tips for finding the best restaurants while traveling |
5 TIPS FOR FINDING
A GOOD RESTAURANT WHILE TRAVELING
Traveling is something a lot of people have
adopted as their passion and it shows in the myriad of pictures and videos
being shared online. But these experiences focus a lot more on what the eye can
see. It's high time travelers put more focus on taste in their many travels.
Below are a couple of tips on how you can find good restaurants while
traveling.
Good Restaurant research
Just like you would when looking for a place to
stay in your destination, you would also consult guidebooks and the internet when
looking for great places to dine in your trip. If you've decided on a place to
stay, you can do online research on the neighborhood and see if there are any
good places to dine nearby.
The more research and options you have listed
down, the easier it will be to decide on places to eat even if you don't
consult anyone else on your trip.
Ask the residents
Without a doubt, this is the best way to find the best restaurants in your travels. It is the
locals who know what their city or town has to offer and therefore getting
their input will be of great help in looking for a place to dine.
You can approach the concierge at the hotel
you're staying for any recommendations for places to eat. Similarly, you can
ask the front desk if you're not staying at a hotel. It's also possible to ask
cab drivers for their own recommendations and, depending on how the
conversation goes, they might even take you to the best places themselves.
Tourist traps as last option
Ideally, you would want to avoid places near
tourist attractions in the places you visit. These places sacrifice quality
over profit and their prices are set exorbitantly higher. You won't find
authentic food in these places as they have adjusted their menu to cater to the
broad palettes that tourists have.
Instead, go for places in and around
neighborhoods and restaurants that are off the beaten path. Not only will you experience
food that the locals prefer but you are also supporting local businesses and
eating good food at the same time.
Get the apps
There are a number of food apps you can get for
free that will tell you the best places to dine no matter where you are in the world. A few
examples include Yelp and TripAdvisor. People rate restaurants based on a
star-rating and some would even leave behind reviews for others to peruse.
What's great is some of these apps will even
suggest the best times to dine at the restaurants, normally advising users to
avoid the lunch and dinner rush. The apps also feature menus from restaurants
and recommend the best dishes to try. The prices will also be available to make
it easier for users to decide.
Eat local
In your travels, it's also advisable that you eat local. Traveling is more than just sightseeing, it should be a
well-rounded experience of the senses and that includes gastronomy. In between
visiting beautiful sites, try to find the places that most locals eat. It is
here that you will taste what these places have to offer food-wise.
As an option, you can sign up for a walking tour
of the city. With a local food expert as a guide, you will be taken to
different local restaurants to try out different cuisines. Most major cities
around the world are offering such tours and it's a great way to see the city
and experience the different culinary creations.
As a last tip, anytime you find a place with a
line, that's always worth the try. You don't have to line up immediately but
you can visit it at a different time, ideally not during lunch or dinner
period.
Traveling, at its core, is about experiencing
new things. Just because you have a certain preference for how you want your
food shouldn't mean closing all doors to trying new things. So enjoy the
sights, the sound, and the taste the world has to offer.
AUTHOR BIO:
Leanne Brooks is an avid blogger and an informative content writer who loves to write about travel, health, food, culture, and more. She is currently working with Jakers, the leading restaurant in Idaho.
Cast your net wide. Find local restaurants too. Good luck.
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