General Discussion

I travel often for work and it is inevitable but I am cautious because I am really picky about what I eat. I really prefer my own cooking at home with specific selections I make when grocery shopping.
I find eating out with other people's choices for restaurants are mostly boring, non-nutritious and a real drag; I usually try to find certain off the beaten block eateries that specialize in more healthful fare when I can slip out on my own.
As far as the tab...yes, it is getting insane with the devaluation of the dollar. Even at discount stores for regular shopping I always do a double take and check my receipts. My shopping and eating out is slimming down my budget for the month.
I even carry an immersion water heater for instant coffee and tea when on trips and in hotels. It is so less stressful than running around trying to find my morning breakfast . I just bring instant oatmeal, a power bar and instant coffee. An notable save of 15 to 20 bucks. Maybe more. And much less frustrating.