Between perfecting Bike riding abilities (and surviving the rare rainstorm) and learning how to pronounce “Scheveningen,” you may be wondering how to feed yourself without spending all of your Euros. Have no fear! This guide will teach you how to cook on a budget while also making you giggle.
Supermarket Survival
The Hunger Games Edition
Let’s discuss supermarkets. They are your new best buddies. Consider Lidl and Aldi to be your stomach’s cost-effective saviours. Imagine yourself as Katniss Everdeen, except instead of a bow and arrow, you have a grocery list and a reusable bag.
– Lidl and Aldi: The land of inexpensive cheese and avocados. Stock up on staples like pasta, rice, and bread.
– Albert Heijn, Jumbo, and Dirk: These are the areas where you can locate offers. Look for bright yellow discount stickers that resemble the Mockingjay emblem.
– Local Market: Consider them the black market for fresh vegetables. No, you won’t have to trade a goat for a tomato, but you will get fresher and less expensive produce. In addition, you can practice your Dutch haggling abilities. “Hoeveel kost dit?”
