Comments on: The Importance of Eating Local When You Travel

By: Millie Hue

Millie Hue — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:26:13 +0000

I like that you talked about being able to support a local community when we travel to different places which can have a huge impact on their economy. I think it is a good idea to also go to local food markets to buy some ingredients that they grow there and are not available in our area.

By: Board in the World

Board in the World — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:29:21 +0000

Agree 100%! We always eat local when we travel. It supports the local community, and is better for everyone overall. Not to mention, we aren’t traveling to eat at a place we can get anywhere else. We love trying new things and you get that by eating local.

By: Bryson Fico

Bryson Fico — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 02:28:33 +0000

I always eat local when I travel. Its is a great way to experience the local flavor while supporting the community.

By: Anna Snedker

Anna Snedker — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:06:09 +0000

It’s good for the environment. Local food doesn’t have to travel as far to arrive on your plate, so it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to improving our carbon footprint. It encourages sustainable agriculture, and facilitates tracking the supply chain back to the point of origin to evaluate ecological practices.

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:50:41 +0000

In reply to Brad Erwin. That's great to hear Brad! What country are you and your wife visiting?

By: Brad Erwin

Brad Erwin — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:46:25 +0000

I liked what you said about how supporting the local community is a really important aspect of travel. My wife and I will be going on vacation next month and will be taking a tour of the rural areas in the country we visit. I will be sure to try and eat at as many local restaurants as possible so that we can do our part to benefit local communities.

By: bulbul

bulbul — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:41:11 +0000

I totally agree with everything written in the article. There is absolutely no point if you find yourself eating at a fancy American joint. Travelling is also about experiencing and supporting locals too.

Great Article.

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:44:48 +0000

In reply to Shivya. Hi Shivya, I think I missed your comment and have only just caught it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and great to hear that you enjoy finding vegan food abroad (even if it is a challenge) too!

By: Charlie Marchant

Charlie Marchant — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:43:58 +0000

In reply to Kshitij Thakur. Hey and thanks for your thoughtful comment and lovely descriptions! Food and cooking is such a huge part of the cultural experience, I find. But I also find that often it doesn't matter what your dietry restrictions are because there are always native fruits and vegetables to try, often vegan and/or vegetarian dishes, etc and a large part of it is also just sharing food with local people or eating in the same places or buying their local produce.

By: Kshitij Thakur

Kshitij Thakur — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 08:26:41 +0000

You are soo right when you say “trying traditional foods is a good way to taste a small part of that culture”. That thought and those words could only come from a passionate traveler who knows the real meaning and excitement of tourism travelling.

What’s the whole point of travelling to new place when you do not let yourself explore, experience and engage yourself with the every part of that place. For me, it is like smell the air, the food, walk the roads, see their culture. That is how you take back good memories.

Yes, food is one of the most important part of any city and culture. I totally agree with you on the part that how wonderfully one can both know the local community and at the same time contribute and support the local community. That is one of the best ways in which tourism can benefit the economy and especially the local community. They are the people who probably feel the most excited and would be happy serving tourists.

When we say tourism brings many benefits and economic value to a country, then it should include the respective communities too.

Nice post and wonderful thoughts.