"By having a big lunch in Italy, for example, you can save money by making an "apericena" your final meal of the evening, as you likely won't be hungry enough for a full-blown meal. It's essentially the Italian equivalent to happy hour, made up of aperitivos and small plates - and it's how Rick Steve's scored free snacks during his travels."
"Sometimes, tapas are actually free with your drinks or at least offered at reasonable prices, and you can snack on them until you're satisfied. Instead of a sit down dinner, you could also try a few things at various street food vendors or food hall vendors as your dinner. Rick Steves swears by the $5 kebabs found from European street carts, and the servings are usually large enough to share between two people."
Make lunch the day's largest meal to reduce food costs while traveling, since lunch often costs less than dinner and provides richer cultural experiences. In many European countries, lunch tends to be lengthier and social, with people lingering over wine. A substantial midday meal in Italy can replace a full dinner, leaving only an apericena of aperitivos and small plates; in Spain, a late leisurely lunch can be followed by tapas. Tapas are sometimes free with drinks or inexpensive, and street food or food-hall vendors offer affordable, shareable options that free up evenings for other experiences.
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