How many different countries is that meal from?


In the case of my flight home yesterday, the answer is at least four.

I had a sandwich made in Italy, mustard from Germany, potato chips from France and dessert from Ireland.  And there’s a pretty decent chance that the box they were all packed in was made in China.

The global economy truly amazes me sometimes.

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Seth Miller

I'm Seth, also known as the Wandering Aramean. I was bit by the travel bug 30 years ago and there's no sign of a cure. I fly ~200,000 miles annually; these are my stories. You can connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.