How Do You Eat While Hosteling?
Hosteling is an affordable way to travel, and many hostels offer kitchen facilities or cafeteria services that can save you even more money. Just figure out your food budget before you leave home and follow these guidelines that will help you eat well and stay healthy throughout your trip. Find out in advance if your hostel has a communal kitchen that you can use. Ask if any prepared meals are available at the hostel, free or otherwise. Some hostels provide a basic breakfast, while others have cafeterias where you can buy two or even three meals a day. Ask about the house rules when you arrive. Is food allowed in the sleeping area? Is anything in the kitchen off-limits? Is there a specific area of the fridge that you are supposed to use? Follow common-sense food safety guidelines: Don’t travel with perishable foods, don’t defrost meat on a counter in the hostel kitchen, and don’t forget to wash all utensils and preparation surfaces before and after you use them. Label anything you leav
