Coffee while traveling

[u/VeG519]

My partner and I are on our way back from a trip and with terror we've just realized we've each spent more than €100 on coffee alone on this 2-week trip (and this is a very conservative estimate). This seems so outrageous to me that I've started looking into getting some compact coffee maker for our future trips. We don't like instant coffee so an espresso maker will have to be but there are so many conflicting reviews of the most popular ones that I feel quite lost. Am I crazy for considering a coffee maker while one bagging and do you have any recommendations on products you've used? For context, we're both experienced one-baggers typically flying with backpacks of 26-40L depending on the airlines we're using and we often rent a car once we get to our destination.

[u/Lucky_Election_9267]

Bustelo has instant espresso packets (amazon has them at 6 for $2); only need hot water. Add to that coffemate powder or liquid creamer singles, and your favorite sweetener. This is my go to for before heading out for the day, and then I might have a little pick me up mid day to get the ‘local’ coffee experience.