Mayan influences are very noticeable in Merida and across the Yucatan. There are dozens of incredible Mayan ruins in the region surrounding Merida. Likewise, Mayan art is very prominent throughout the city. As you travel across the Yucatan you will find that many people still speak the Mayan language. And the Mayan influence on food…
We decided on a Merida Airbnb for our trip. If you saw our previous blog post we mentioned that we took the decision to travel during COVID-19 very seriously. Where we could stay, and feel safe, was a major consideration for us. Staying at a Hotel Back in August we did a short weekend…
Traveling during a pandemic was not something we took lightly. We were notified in August that our trip to South America in October was canceled. Now, Chuck ended up with a lot of vacation time to use up by the end of the year. So, after many discussions about what we wanted to do, we…
If you’ve ever been to Saint Petersburg, Florida, you might know a little something about Gulfport. A sleepy little arts community tucked in between the western edge of Saint Pete and the Boca Ciega Bay. Having lived in Saint Petersburg for a few years, we have enjoyed exploring the waterfront restaurants and bars, as well…
Okay, that is a big claim for one pretty basic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. But if you’ve ever had one of Mark’s homemade Monster Chocolate Chips Cookies, you’ll understand. *Disclosure: We only recommend products we would use ourselves, and all opinions expressed here are our own. This post may contain affiliate links at no additional…
Recently we escaped to Homosassa Springs and the Yulee Sugar Mill. It’s just a short trip from our home just outside of Tampa, Florida, in Saint Petersburg. We really needed a change of scenery. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Historic State Park State Road 490 Homosassa, FL 33446 Hours: 8 AM- Sundown, 365 days a…
Okay, we don’t really travel for bacon. However, if the opportunity would arise, we would absolutely be up for it! Bacon and Local Food Wherever we travel, we tend to immerse ourselves in the local food fully. We have started our days in Bangkok with Chicken with Steamed Vegetables, Rice, and Sautéed Eggplant-and we’ve…
We’re foodies! If you’ve followed Mark and Chuck’s Adventures for more than a couple of posts, you know how much we love food! We try to experience as much local food as possible wherever we travel. Foodies Will Travel For Food In the last couple of years, we’ve done excellent street food tours in…
This week began with what would usually be the annual Masters’ Cup Competition in sand sculpting, hosted on Treasure Island, just outside of Saint Petersburg, Florida. However, in 2020 nothing happens as it usually would. A themed sand exhibition, called ‘Sandhenge,’ has replaced the competition. As the event would typically attract sculptors from all over…
We decided that Animal Kingdom was our ‘must-do’ partially because of its flow and the wide-open spaces. In general, it’s our favorite park. However, we weren’t sure how it would be without Festival of the Lion King or Finding Nemo and some added precautions. We recently talked about our decision-making process surrounding returning to Walt…