When arriving in a country for the first time, I always spend an hour browsing in a supermarket. Yes, I know it sounds a little strange (and Michelle finds it amusing because she hates supermarket shopping). However, be it Italy, Portugal, Spain or Germany, you can tell a great deal about a country by what’s in and how they present produce in their supermarkets. It’s fascinating to ‘people-watch’, see what the locals buy and just how it all works.

CONTINENTE is the largest most visible chain in Portugal. They take their home brands to a whole new level and the variety of fruit, vegetables, fish and meat will pique your interest. On comparison shopping we find our average spend each visit is some 50% less than in Sydney. On top of that, we are all familiar with the Woolworths type points scheme where it would take you 10 years to earn enough points for a one way air ticket from Sydney to Melbourne! Well, CONTINENTE reward you with euro cash credits when you sign on to their loyalty scheme. We are proud members with card # 18531 386 and on each visit to a supermarket, you rack up credits and in no time at all, at your next visit you are getting 10, 20 and 30 euro credit from your total bill.

Now that’s a good idea..

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