The Copper Coast, a Great Day Trip from Dublin

Last updated on February 23rd, 2023 at 05:13 pmIt’s been a little while since we wrote a post on day trips from Dublin, and today’s post is one that requires a car. A few months ago, when Alex’s dad was visiting, Alex stumbled upon the Copper Coast when doing research for things to do during…

Travel Misadventures, Almost Missing your Flight!

Last updated on January 7th, 2023 at 02:35 pmBell and I provide some helpful tips (sometimes), partly because we tell you NOT to do what we did, because we do screw up sometimes– in everything from transport, to accommodation to restaurant choices. One our best screw ups came on our recent trip to Bordeaux this…

International recipe contest submissions for voting!

Last updated on July 17th, 2019 at 09:22 pmOn behalf of both of us, thank you to everyone for submitting such wonderful entries! We’ve been inspired by all the fantastic food and touched by some of the stories you’ve shared in this truly international recipe contest. We’re really glad we are not deciding the winner…

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Tips on Haggling in Asia and Africa

Last updated on December 31st, 2022 at 04:50 pmNeither Bell or I are always the most forward people, but when it comes to someone trying to rip us off, I don’t hesitate to proclaim “Hold on a second buddy!” My father is originally from old school Greece (he’s 85 now) and loves to haggle, even…

Alex giving a thumbs up at a Dubai souk in the UAE