Visiting local supermarkets can be a surprising, engaging experience for visitors to fully immerse themselves in the everyday culture of new destinations.
Few people would think that tourists come to France to eat pre-packaged potato chips. Travel and Leisure reporter Madeline Diamond imagined the world's best croissants, cream puffs, jambon-beurre sandwiches and many other specialties before her trip to France. But when she sat waiting at Charles de Gaulle Airport on her way back to the US and accidentally bought a package of Lay's Poulet Rôti potato chips at a convenience store, Madeline was completely surprised.
She doesn’t understand why this snack in France can be so special. And that is the motivation for Madeline to always visit any local supermarket or convenience store chain in any destination during every trip or business trip. Although not ignoring local restaurants, grocery stores or supermarkets are where tourists can easily find many surprisingly attractive snacks.
Discover many delicious snacks
During a trip to France, female reporter Madeline and her boyfriend happened to stop by a supermarket late one afternoon. Not wanting to have dinner too early, they tried to find some snacks.
The female reporter and her boyfriend were attracted to Poulet Rôti flavored snacks when they accidentally found them in a supermarket.
She and her boyfriend were attracted to the Poulet Rôti (French-style roasted chicken) snack. The delicious flavor, not heavy on the chicken but a savory mixture of herbs and salt, impressed her.
After that, whenever she passed by Carrefour or Monoprix, Madeline would stop at a convenience store for fries. They even became a staple on the last evening of the trip in France, enjoyed with wine and sitting along the Canal Saint-Martin.
Learn about local culture authentically
While walking around the markets on her first day in Paris, the reporter noticed that people here often buy biscuits, fruit juice in glass bottles, cheese and fresh food. These are mostly ingredients to make a sumptuous dinner or attractive desserts.
Seeing and coming into contact with local products will help visitors have a more realistic view of the lives of local people, more than just walking leisurely on the street or visiting museums.
The supermarket will give visitors a different perspective on the lives of local people.
In fact, many travelers love to visit local grocery stores or supermarkets when they travel. For example, some people were particularly fond of Jaffa Cakes and Hob Nobs when they lived in London and these snacks are closely linked to their memories of their time there.
Reasons to come back
It is not too difficult to find attractive snacks. However, they will be processed and have their own flavors in each different destination. This is probably the experience that many tourists want to explore when traveling.
Visiting a local supermarket is probably an exciting experience that many tourists want to explore when traveling.
While convenience stores and supermarkets may not be the first stop on your trip, they are not to be missed among other popular destinations. You will get a fresh and authentic look into the lives of the locals or simply find a delicious snack that you will never forget.
