Every culture has different norms for their breakfast.  If you're a breakfast lover like me - here's some info to consider for your next trip.

First, I’d suggest at least trying them when you travel even if it's not what you would normally consider breakfast – you may find a new option for when you get home.   Second, if it isn’t working for you and they have options, crispy bacon makes everything better in my opinion.

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Imagine this - you’ve reserved your hotel and you see there is a breakfast included. What does that mean there?  My point is not every culture has eggs,bacon/sausage and toast as the standing breakfast format.  When you travel, check out that area’s definition of breakfast so you aren’t caught by surprise and can minimize hangry moments later in the morning.

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Here’s a mini guide to start …

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Continental:  Think no meat and lots of carbs.  You’ll find coffee, juice, fruit and assorted breads.

English or Full Breakfast: There are a lot of meat options including fish, veggies, fruit, coffee juice, and breads.  Don’t let the unusual combination of foods scare you off – it is a pretty hardy breakfast.

American Breakfast: Similar to the English/Full, but no fish.  Meat, eggs, fruit, cereals, assorted breads,juice and coffee.

Buffet:  Exactly as you’d expect on how it’s served, but not all buffets are created equally when it comes to what is served.  I would suggest contacting the facility to ask what is typically served to see if it meets your dietary needs -hot, cold, eggs, pancakes, pre-made/pre-packaged, etc.

And then there is another layer … WHAT is typical for that area’s breakfast.  Well worth knowing before you go to your destination.

I’m definitely a breakfast fan! I wake up and need sustenance– specifically protein.  Know what you need for food and it helps keep the “would you like a snack bar” questions at bay. And when I’m traveling, it is well worth the investment in the beginning of the day.  

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