Most Pinoys nowadays are frequent travellers. The popularization
of seat sales in airline companies as well as improved routes of transformation
has made travelling to a lot of easier compared ten years ago. But of course,
we Filipinos are more of a muncher than a traveller. So whenever we go out and
about exploring the world, we always like to bring some food to eat to past the
time or to just fill an empty stomach.
So what are the most popular chichas for Filipinos on the go? If you’re planning for an out of
town trip, an adventure trip or you’re just plain hungry, here are a few snacks
you might want to consider bringing the next time you want to go Dora the Explorer.
Peanuts – Peanuts are probably one of the best knick-knacks to bring whenever travelling. They’re very easy to stash in your bag. Peanuts can be bought from supermarkets as packed snacks with different variants and flavors or be bought from vendors in bus stations or sidewalks.
If you’re buying from sidewalk vendors, you can either get a
steamed peanut (shells included) or a fried version with two variants. One with
the skin (the brown coating found on peanut seeds) or the one without which is
known locally as the hubad na mani.
Chips – Another snack favorite for people on the go are chips. Chips are readily available in most supermarket and even in sari-sari stores so getting them is a piece of cake. The most common chips are those from Jack N’Jill, Oishi and Regent. For the more posh traveller, there are a variety of imported chips you can choose from including Lays, Pringles and Doritos.
Pugo (Quail Eggs) – Although not really something that’s easy to eat on the road, quail eggs or pugo have long been a favorite for travellers all over the country. They are usually sold in small plastic bags with a small amount of salt included. Each pack contains around 4-5 pieces of quail eggs and costs around 20 pesos per pack.
Corn (Cornick or fresh corn) – Another favorite snack in buses and trains is corn. Whether in the form of deep fried corn bits or steamed corn on the cob, you can see corn snacks sold in bus and train stations and even sold by vendors in bus stop overs.
If you love the steamed corn on the cob, do take note that
there are buses that do not allow passengers to eat this while on the bus. This
is because they can be quite messy to eat at times and can’t leave an
unpleasant smell if you leave them on plastic for a considerable amount of
time.
Biscuits/crackers – Last but definitely not the least are biscuits and crackers. They’re very cheap and very reliable when it comes to satisfying a hungry stomach. There is a diverse list of choices such as plain crackers, cream filled biscuits, jelly-filled biscuits and flavored crackers to name a few.
So there you have it guys! Which is your best buddy whenever you’re travelling? Please tell us by leaving a comment below. And please, don’t forget to add TFL on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google Plus and subscribe to their feed for more Filipino lifestyle stories.
