[byusteeler]

I like the water filter idea. I do however go to places where water need purification not just filtration. So I carry my own bottled water. I buy it by the case when it goes on sale it runs me between 12 and 14 cents for a .5 litre bottle. I also, take advantage of grocery stores even in foreign destinations many have deli departments where you can get ready made salads and lunch meat and you can get rolls or baguettes from the bakery. Food courts in shopping centers are a good option also. You don't have to give up atmosphere either for instance in Sydney, Australia you could picnic down by the opera house or at a light house at Watson's Bay or many other scenic places. If the hotel does not offer complimentary breakfast get some fruit and/or pastries and keep them in your room for breakfast. In the United States many of our meals are larger than one person can eat and on vacation it may not be as easy to take a doggie bag to your hotel, So why not split meals. Often my husband and I will order 1 meal then get an additional side salad or an appetizer or something and this is usually plenty. I am away from home at least 8 nights a month and eat quite well on a small budget.