Food on Mindful Travellers

Local Markets

mr@mindfultravellers.ca (Mr. & Ms. Mindful Travellers) — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Getting the chance to acquaint yourself with the local markets is a great way to see the place your visiting. There is always so much life at the market, vendors selling their goods, families getting stocked up for the week. It’s a great way to try new things. Many food markets around the World let you taste before you buy. The flavours you get to enjoy can be endless.

Markets can vary, some cater to more of the locals, these ones are my favourite. I love watching people going about their day, doing what they have done repeatedly for many years, bartering when appropriate. Finding the best produce and freshest fish!

Simulating Travel Through Food and Music

mr@mindfultravellers.ca (Mr. & Ms. Mindful Travellers) — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Exotic cuisine can sometimes be fun to simulate at home. While planning a trip I sometimes will look up a few recipes from the region we are to visit and make them. This adds to the excitement of travel.

Sitting down to good food and discussing our upcoming trip is always a mindful experience. We play music from the region to add to the evening and try to also have a local drink prepared.

Local Cuisine

mr@mindfultravellers.ca (Mr. & Ms. Mindful Travellers) — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Trying new food while travelling is a must. What is their local delicacy? It’s always worth a try. Some of the best foods I have ever experienced have come from trying the local cuisine.

Tacos and churros in Mexico, sardines and pastel de nata in Portugal and croissants and macaron in France just to name a few. Those are the well known favourites in these countries but when I need help figuring out what to eat, I often ask the waiter what their favourite meal on the menu. I often order that if it fits my dietary needs.

Getting Protein on the Run

mr@mindfultravellers.ca (Mr. & Ms. Mindful Travellers) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I have recently found a new product that I love. Protein powder can taste chalky, but not this one:

Canada: Good Protein: All-in-One Shakes on Amazon.ca
USA: Good Protein: All-in-One Shakes on Amazon.com

I love all of the flavours and truly enjoy my protein shakes daily.

One of my favourites lately is the chai latte. For a special treat I use lactose free milk, (if you are vegan you can use almond milk) with a banana, a scoop of chai latte protein powder and ice then blend, make it as thick or thin as you like by reducing the amount of liquid. Could be the consistency of ice cream or a milkshake.

Breaking Bread

mr@mindfultravellers.ca (Mr. & Ms. Mindful Travellers) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Breaking bread

Sharing a meal among friends new and old have left me with long lasting memories on vacation. Finding just the right restaurant can sometimes be a challenge. Whether it be a five star restaurant or a quaint food truck the company that you share makes all the difference. When meeting new people in a new place, one of my conversation starters is always: What is your favourite go to restaurant on a budget? Have you ever noticed how people are so happy talking about food? Food brings families together. Some meals are with people we have grown with and some are with new friends. What binds us together is the breaking of bread! Next time you’re on vacation share a meal with someone new you’ll never regret it.