One of the best things about traveling is sampling the local cuisine. Whether this is something as simple as snacking on a baguette with cheese in the park, or something more extravagant like a luxurious dinner of mussels overlooking the sunset, for many travelers, eating is an integral part of a fulfilling adventure.

But only eating out at restaurants for the entirety of a trip can get very costly, very fast. If you’re looking for ways to save money on food during your next adventure, here are some tried and true tips.

Pick your destination

Since you have no choice but to incorporate food as a key part of your budget, why not choose your destination based on food preferences? For instance, if you want great beaches, unique spice flavors and low cost, you could think about Thailand or Jamaica. If you’re love comfort food, think about exploring Central or Eastern Europe.

Choose accommodations that include food

Choose B&Bs and hotels that offer breakfast then spend the day snacking on groceries so that you can save most of your food budget for super special dinners. Europe especially has many B&B style hotels that offer wonderful breakfasts as part of the cost. Start with a search tool like Travel Set Go to search for your preferences of hotels at wholesale prices.

Street food is the way!

Wherever you end up, don’t shy away from street food! In many places, this is the absolute cheapest and most authentic food around. Whether you’re eating a tasty and simple shaved ice on a Hawaiian beach or munching on a $1 taco in Mexico, always stay a little hungry and keep an eye out for food stands and food trucks. Bonus: the vendor might just have a fascinating story or some interesting tourist tips for you!

Go local

If you’re based in the US and looking for a quick getaway, why not plan a weekend getaway to a local city and make a “foodie” trip of it? Portland, Austin, Seattle, New Orleans and New York are foodie havens with plenty of inexpensive spots to fulfill your flavor fantasies.