For many Brits, a holiday is not complete without a trip to the local supermarket – even if it’s just for the sweets.
There is a novelty to seeing familiar brands under different names or discovering types of food that you can’t get at home.
The trend, dubbed ‘snack tourism’, is on the rise, with more than half of holidaymakers allocating specific time to trying or buying international food, and a quarter admitting to packing lightly to leave room for their snack stash – according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report.
And instead of having to travel to another country for specific munchies, which a shocking 13 per cent of Brits have admitted to, Skyscanner is launching London‘s first pop-up, where you can try these snacks for free.
Taking place across half term, visitors can choose between more than 50 global favourites from four continents.
But these are Brits’ favourite global snacks…
1. Cheetos
In the top spot, Cheetos are a brand of cheese puffs in the U.S, which are best known for their Flamin’ Hot flavour.
For many Brits, a holiday is not complete without a trip to the local supermarket – even if it’s just for the sweets – and our favourite snack is Cheetos
Lay’s Classic is Brits’ second-favourite foreign snack across the rest of the world
Similar to Wotsits, they are available in more than 36 countries and dominate the cheese snacks segment in their primary markets, like the U.S.
2. Lay’s Classic
Lay’s is the brand name for Walkers in North America and various other countries across the rest of the world.
Lay’s Classic, which comes in a yellow bag, appear to be similar to Walker’s Ready Salted crisps, which are recognisable by their red packaging.
However, Walkers use a blend of sunseed and rapeseed oil, while Lay’s Classic are cooked in a mix of sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil.
3. Fanta Limón
In third place, Fanta Limón has a long history of popularity in Spain and Europe, with many people associating it with holidays.
In third place, Fanta Limón has a long history of popularity in Spain and Europe, with many people associating it with holidays
The availability of Coca Cola Vanilla can vary by location, and it is often imported into countries where it is not locally available, such as the UK
4. Coca Cola Vanilla
Coca-Cola Vanilla is available in many countries, including the United States, Canada, China, and Australia.
It was first introduced in the United States in 2002 and has since been rolled out and reintroduced in various countries.
The availability of this flavour can vary by location, and it is often imported into countries where it is not locally available, such as the UK.
5. KitKat Matcha
Matcha KitKats originated in Japan in 2004, where they are a popular flavour, made with premium matcha green tea from regions like Uji.
The matcha green tea KitKat was launched in the UK in 2019 and is available in some supermarkets.
Since the European launch, the matcha flavour has become available in other countries as well.
Matcha KitKats originated in Japan in 2004 and were introduced to the UK in 2019
6. Italian Canestrelli Biscuits
Italian Canestrelli biscuits are primarily found in the Piedmont and Liguria regions of Northern Italy, with a history dating back to the Montferrat area.
They are also considered a traditional biscuit of Corsica.
They were historically made for special occasions and have a flower shape with a hole in the centre.
7. Fanta Grape
Fanta Grape is popular in the United States and Japan, where it is considered a cult favourite.
While it is more widely available in these regions, it is sometimes unavailable as an import in other countries.
In the UK, its popularity is more niche.
Fanta Grape may not be popular in the UK, but it is a classic choice in the U.S
8. Jolly Rancher Fruit Chews
It doesn’t get much more American than Jolly Ranchers.
These chewy sweets are widely available in the U.S and often imported to other countries, such as the UK.
9. Pringles Seaweed
Perhaps the most unusual snack on the list is seaweed-flavoured Pringles.
Pringles Seaweed is a flavour found in Asia, with the specific version often associated with China and sometimes Japan.
Different variations exist, with the Chinese version often being considered a standard flavour there.
The Japanese versions can be limited edition or include additional ingredients like wasabi.
Pringles Seaweed is a flavour found in Asia, with the specific version often associated with China
Similar to British Penguin biscuits, Tim Tams come in a variety of flavours
10. Tim Tams
Finally, the tenth most popular global snack is Australian Tim Tams.
The biscuit is considered a national staple and is made by Australia’s largest biscuit manufacturer.
Similar to British Penguin biscuits, they come in a variety of flavours, including double coat, dark chocolate, white chocolate, caramel, dark chocolate mint, honeycomb and chocolate orange.
The Skysnacker Lounge will be open on a walk-in basis at 19 D’Arblay Street from October 31 until November 2.
