European Travel Skills: Eating and Drinking
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Date: 2020-08-09
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Russ
As a French resident I can offer advice in 2 parts, when on a motoring holiday, the 1st is likely to be true in most European countries.
1 The roads will be quieter during lunch 12-14 hours, a good time to pass through big cities.
2 For a honest, humble yet tasty reasonably priced lunch, look out for les routiers cafe's, they tend to be on main roads & plenty of trucks & vans parked nearby. It's where the workers eat but all are welcome. At time of writing, 10 to 15 buy's you a self service (all you can eat) cold buffet starter, a main dish of 1 to 3 choices & a dessert, drinks extra.
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As a French resident I can offer advice in 2 parts, when on a motoring holiday, the 1st is likely to be true in most European countries.
1 The roads will be quieter during lunch 12-14 hours, a good time to pass through big cities.
2 For a honest, humble yet tasty reasonably priced lunch, look out for les routiers cafe's, they tend to be on main roads & plenty of trucks & vans parked nearby. It's where the workers eat but all are welcome. At time of writing, 10 to 15 buy's you a self service (all you can eat) cold buffet starter, a main dish of 1 to 3 choices & a dessert, drinks extra.
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Sue
Tipping may not be expected and the serving staff may well be paid a living wage but I have never seen a tip refused by someone on a low wage.
It helps things along if you intend to use the same place more than once and turn up without a reservation. vet often you will somehow magically be squeezed in with a smile. Well worth the tips.
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Tipping may not be expected and the serving staff may well be paid a living wage but I have never seen a tip refused by someone on a low wage.
It helps things along if you intend to use the same place more than once and turn up without a reservation. vet often you will somehow magically be squeezed in with a smile. Well worth the tips.
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LordDavid04
Don't expect global cuisine at a hotel breakfast buffet (well maybe except the UK. It will not usually be a mix of Asian/local/Western to appease everyone, it will be local fare in hot and cold options.
The basics like egg and sausages, cold cuts, bread, muesli, fruit and yoghurt cover all grounds to suit everyone's tastes.
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Don't expect global cuisine at a hotel breakfast buffet (well maybe except the UK. It will not usually be a mix of Asian/local/Western to appease everyone, it will be local fare in hot and cold options.
The basics like egg and sausages, cold cuts, bread, muesli, fruit and yoghurt cover all grounds to suit everyone's tastes.
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Tammy
Love the food of travels. However, sometimes I am not sure how to eat the item. Like the open face sandwiches in Copenhagen. Heading to Portugal this spring and hoping to try barnicles for the first time. Also tapas or pintoxs in Basque Country and all the duck confit and foie gras in SW france. Yummmmmmmm.
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Love the food of travels. However, sometimes I am not sure how to eat the item. Like the open face sandwiches in Copenhagen. Heading to Portugal this spring and hoping to try barnicles for the first time. Also tapas or pintoxs in Basque Country and all the duck confit and foie gras in SW france. Yummmmmmmm.
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simozimo09
Another American that thinks Europe is France, Italy, Spain, Greece.
''On the continent breakfast is small''? Nothing can be further from the truth. One exception is France, and he took it as a rule.
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Another American that thinks Europe is France, Italy, Spain, Greece.
''On the continent breakfast is small''? Nothing can be further from the truth. One exception is France, and he took it as a rule.
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An89Go
Bosnia may not be famous for its food.
Well, Bosnian cuisine is very popular in the Balkans and it's one of the most advertised things when it comes to tourism in Bosnia.
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Bosnia may not be famous for its food.
Well, Bosnian cuisine is very popular in the Balkans and it's one of the most advertised things when it comes to tourism in Bosnia.
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S. H
Yes, definitely try Norwegian berries during summer time! The reason they taste so different is because the sun almost never goes down here during summer.
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Yes, definitely try Norwegian berries during summer time! The reason they taste so different is because the sun almost never goes down here during summer.
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Demetrious
The choice is bewildering -all you need is a grateful palate. Most countries have some item or the other to offer the traveller. Bon Apetit!
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The choice is bewildering -all you need is a grateful palate. Most countries have some item or the other to offer the traveller. Bon Apetit!
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stephen
In Europe we expect proper etiquette in restaurants. So Americans would be better sticking to eating their Mc Donalds in their car.
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In Europe we expect proper etiquette in restaurants. So Americans would be better sticking to eating their Mc Donalds in their car.
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travel
Happy birthday Rick! Today, I introduced you to my elderly mom and she really liked the format. Cheers to a great 2020!
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Happy birthday Rick! Today, I introduced you to my elderly mom and she really liked the format. Cheers to a great 2020!
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