Perspective: The key to eating like a local abroad? Learn food phrases.
I especially love the thrill of experiencing unfamiliar cuisines. I do some pre-trip research , but once I’m on the road, I try to let my senses guide me — the scent of baking bread, a spice that seems somehow familiar yet unexpected, or a fish I know from home masquerading under a different name. I find that one of the best ways to follow this curiosity is to learn a few key food phrases in the local language.Don’t get me wrong — I know that I’ll butcher them.
Stumbling my way through pronunciation also reminds me to drop the need to do things perfectly. No one’s going to give me a pop quiz on grammar, after all. It requires humility, a bit of confidence and an honest interest in learning something new. Of course, the word “please” never hurts, and a genuine smile stands in where all else fails.On a trip to Lisbon, I took a ferry to Cacilhas, an area known for its seafood.
It is natural to feel afraid to step out of our comfort zone, and this is true of what we eat when traveling, too. Sharing food is truly a universal language and making an effort with food phrases gives us opportunities to connect with others, whether in a restaurant, market or someone’s home. So these days I try my best to leave some room for serendipity. Step away from maps and translation apps, and let your inner GPS guide you to your next great meal — even if it doesn’t always go exactly as planned.
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