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Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Not your average over 60 Travel and Food Bloggers

Author: Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We are a 60+ gay couple who love adventure. We're foodies and love off-the-beaten-path places, especially street food. And while we love visiting historical and cultural sites, we always hang with the locals.
Merida Chuck walking along the streets of Merida wearing a mask

7 Apps That Helped Us Navigate Merida Mexico

Posted on February 20, 2021 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We’re pretty tech-savvy 60+ travelers and use several of these iPhone apps daily. We also know that this might not be true for many of our followers. So here are 7 apps that were a big help in navigating Merida, Mexico Uber While it’s not the case all over Mexico,…

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¡somos locales! – Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Posted on February 5, 2021 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

No, we’re not really Merida Mexico or even Yucatan locals. The truth is this was our first trip to this portion of Mexico, and to say we are more than novice Spanish speakers might still be an exaggeration. However, wherever we travel, we try to get away from touristy places…

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Merida Mayan influences in the Monument to the fatherland in Merida Mexico

My, Oh Mayan – Influences in Merida, Yucatan

Posted on January 20, 2021February 5, 2021 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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Merida bedroom of with rustic wall and huge bathroom

Why We Chose A Merida Airbnb For Our Trip

Posted on January 12, 2021February 5, 2021 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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Mexico mayan stature wearing a mask as required while traveling in Merida Mexico

Traveling During a Pandemic

Posted on January 5, 2021 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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Florida Clymer artwork sign along the walkway in Gulfport, Florida

Clymer Park Art Walk – Gulfport, Florida

Posted on December 29, 2020 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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a batch of Mark's chocolate chips cookie recipe cooling on a rack

The ONLY Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Posted on December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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Florida

Day Trip to Yulee Sugar Mill and Homosassa Springs

Posted on December 19, 2020 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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crispy homemade bacon cured with habanero sea salt

Will Travel For BACON!

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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,…

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Food Tours Mark and Chuck in Ketchikan Alaska

Confessions of a Couple of Foodies

Posted on December 1, 2020 By Mark And Chuck's Adventures

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…

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