grocery shopping abroad: a real adventure or just confusing?
I remember the first time I set foot in a grocery store in Italy. My husband and I were so excited—we’d heard about all the fresh pasta and cheeses, and we couldn’t wait to try them. But honestly, after 10 minutes, we were completely lost. The aisles were packed with things we’d never seen before, and none of the labels made sense. We spent ages just trying to find milk! I thought I was pretty good at navigating stores back home, but suddenly I felt like a clueless tourist.
Still, there’s something fun about wandering around, picking up snacks you’ve never tasted, and seeing what locals actually buy for their families. But sometimes I wonder—am I the only one who ends up buying the weirdest things just because I can’t read the packaging? And why do some countries keep eggs on the shelf instead of the fridge? It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but I’ve definitely bought what I thought was yogurt, only to find out it was actually some kind of cheese spread.
I know a lot of us love to travel for the food, but does anyone else feel like grocery shopping in a new country is both exciting and a little bit stressful? I’d love to hear if you’ve ever had a funny or confusing moment in a foreign supermarket. It makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one!
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