Originally Posted by fierce_kali
I LOVE Mexican food, and will go crazy without it.
p.s.- I'm planning on experiencing and enjoying the local food and culture; however, everyone gets homesick after awhile!
Don't get your hopes up. Something happens to tortillas y frijoles when they reach a European kitchen. You may have to try, dare I say it? Taco Bell.
Peanut butter might be another problem. Most of Europe seems to have been raised on Nutella and I think you have to be acclimated in the womb.
As someone mentioned, the exchange rate is not to your advantage, so you can't afford to eat anyway
Remember all sweaters are not created equal. Do not even think about taking the cotton sweaters we San Diegans think of as winterwear. Nordstrom has a 100% wool fine knit men's crew neck sweater for about $60. Select black. Goes under/with absolutely everything. Gets moth holes too, so you know it's real wool!
Do have a great year, keep us posted on what you discover! An occasional trip report from the American Abroad would be wonderful.