WanderBites Blog – Healthy Food & Travel Tips

Top 12 Indian Travel Snacks to Carry on Long Trips Light, tasty, and perfect for road, train, or air travel Whether you’re heading to the hills, flying overseas, or hopping on a long train ride, packing the right snacks can make your journey more enjoyable and healthier. Indian cuisine is rich in portable snacks — many of which are homemade, non-perishable, and full of flavor without being junk food . Here are 12 top Indian travel snacks I always carry while traveling — as a health-conscious, road-tested traveler . 🥜 1. Roasted Chana (Chickpeas) Crispy, protein-rich, and mess-free — roasted chana is my go-to dry snack for flights and trains. ✅ Shelf life: 1–2 months ✅ Why it's great: Keeps you full without bloating 🍘 2. Poha Chivda A lightweight mixture of flattened rice, peanuts, and spices. Make it at home with minimal oil. ✅ Shelf life: 3–5 days ✅ Travel tip: Store in airtight steel or plastic box 🫓 3. Thepla / Methi Paratha Perfect for longer journeys. Meth...

  7 Healthy Snacks to Pack While Traveling Abroad A fter traveling to 20 countries over the past decade, I’ve learned one golden truth: what you eat on the road directly affects how much you enjoy the journey. From bloated stomachs on long flights to crashing energy mid-trek, poor snacking can ruin even the best-planned trips. That’s why I never board a plane or hit the road without my go-to healthy travel snacks.  These aren’t fancy, expensive health foods — just smart, packable options that keep me full, focused, and happy on every adventure. Here are my top 7 healthy snacks I always carry when traveling abroad. 🥜 1. Mixed Nuts & Seeds – My #1 Energy Buddy I’ve lived on almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds while backpacking through Southeast Asia. They’re rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber — and they don’t spoil, even on long trips. ✅ Pro Tip: Toast them lightly at home with a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon before packing. 🍎 2. Unsweetened Dried Fruit – Nature’s Ca...