The worst excuse to not travel somewhere
When you are wondering where you should travel, it seems everyone has places in their mind that they will not travel to. These excuses to not travel somewhere could be for good reason, like the country is war torn or dangerous, but many people have created excuses for not going somewhere.
When deciding where to travel, using the excuse to not travel somewhere can be misplaced or just your fears rearing their ugly heads to stop you from experiencing these amazing locations. The one excuse I have heard multiple times that baffles me is “I can’t go there, I would starve”, “I wouldn’t know what to eat” and variations of this sentiment.
Speaking as a previous poster child of picky eaters, I am here to tell you that if I can travel all over the world and not only find something to eat in every country, but experience some of the best food of my life that I probably would never have tried at home in my bubble, you can too!
Now, what most people don’t think about or know when they use this excuse to not travel somewhere is that in pretty much every country you can find food that you have back home. It will probably be more expensive than the local food and you may have to look a little bit more for all these places, but you can easily find them once you start looking. I have found the most amazing burger place in Thailand, and a delicious pizza place in Myanmar.
The thing is, once you dip your toe into a place and know you have eating options, you start to open your comfort zone to try something new and that leads to something else. By the time you are finished your trip, you’ll have experienced new food that you’ll probably crave once you are home.
And don’t just think of the savory food, think of all the sweet desserts that are around the world. These are just as fun, if not more, to try while travelling. Now you don’t have to be an adventurous eater, I surely am not, to find new things and enjoy them. Here are a few tips to help you get over that fear of what to eat in foreign countries.
You also want to remember that it is perfectly ok to eat food from places you are familiar with. Most cities will have fast food restaurants like McDonalds, and KFC seems to be the most prevalent one I have seen around the world. It is also ok to go to Starbucks and get your regular drink every day. When you are in a place that has so many unknowns, it brings some stability and comfort to be able to do something familiar. Now I do recommend that you do try the local food, it will be the best you’ll find in the place you are at. Ask people, while on your trip, what you should try and where to try it. Food really tells you a lot about the culture of a place, so go and experience your new destination fully and try anything that looks good…pointing at food you want is always a good tactic 😉
So leave this excuse to not travel somewhere at the door and try something new. You’ll want to check out my article talking about street food vs restaurant food to give you some more insight to food on the road. Are you looking to plan your next trip but unsure how to start? Make sure you get your free copy of the Vacation Blueprint Starter Kit to cut through the overwhelm.