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…

international recipe competition

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

International Recipe Contest with a €200 Prize!

Last updated on September 9th, 2013 at 02:35 pmWe love providing great travel tips and encouraging people to hit the roadways or skyways to experience new destinations in this wonderful world. So we’re thrilled to be holding an international recipe contest that will truly help 1 lucky winner have an awesome break for far less…

international recipe competition

USA surprises for International Visitors

Last updated on January 8th, 2023 at 10:42 amThere are a lot of stereotypes about the United States, some are true, some are not. Many things fall somewhere in between. Common beliefs regarding the USA that are certainties are the average car is much larger than vehicles in most of the world. And an American…

La Camina de la Plaza and Tijuana