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Voco Hotel St. Augustine Florida

Hotel Review: Voco St. Augustine- Historic District

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We left beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, for the last leg of our 9 Day Southern Road Trip, St. Augustine, Florida!   Airbnb vs. Hotel? Knowing we were staying in Airbnbs in Savannah and Charleston, we decided that we’d stay at a boutique hotel in St. Augustine. We found that in the area around St. Augustine,…

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Outside of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston South Carolina

Going Whole Hog at Rodney Scott’s BBQ

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

There were ZERO chances that we would not make it to Rodney Scott’s restaurant when visiting Charleston on our Southern Road Trip. Rodney Scott is a name we’ve heard a lot over the last few years. Since he was eleven, he’s been doing Whole Hog BBQ in South Carolina. If you’ve seen any cooking shows…

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Chicken and Waffles at Page's Okra Grill in Mt Pleasant South Carolina just outside of Charleston

Unique Southern Cooking in Charleston

Posted on January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

‘Southern Cooking’ takes on a lot of personalities when you break things down. We did our best to eat as much low country cooking and barbecue as possible on this trip. We especially like great food in unexpected places or traditional foods with a unique twist. In general, Charleston seemed to have some of the…

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entrance sign at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston South Carolina

The Gardens at Magnolia Plantation

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

As you may have seen in our previous blog post, Why We Visited Magnolia Plantation, the main reason for the trip was to visit the homes of slave dwellings. We wanted to learn more about the lives of the enslaved people at Magnolia Plantation. The From Slavery to Freedom tour is outstanding and part of…

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The plantation house at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston South Carolina

Why We Visited Magnolia Plantation

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Let us start by saying that the decision to visit a plantation as part of our Southern Road Trip was not made lightly. We did not want to visit a place that did not acknowledge the history that played out there. While researching plantations in Charleston, Chuck found a man named Joseph McGill, a black…

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Pizza sign

Uptown Social: Unexpected Pizza!

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

If you’ve followed us for any time, you probably know Mark is a Pizza junky. While he tends to be a bit of a Pizza purest, he has tried some variations of Pizza in most places we’ve traveled.   Our First Night In Charleston After checking into our Charleston Airbnb, we decided to take a…

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Main bedroom of a Charleston Airbnb

Charleston Airbnb Review

Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

While we’ve had excellent Airbnb experiences in the past, our Savannah Airbnb left us a little concerned about what might be waiting for us in Charleston.   Charleston Single Homes We had booked a one-bedroom apartment in a Charleston single home. Charleston single homes are unique in their layout. Charleston is laid out on a…

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smokers at Bessingers Barbeque in Charleston South Carolina named Cheech and Ching

Cheech and Chong at Bessingers Barbeque

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

No, seriously! Cheech and Chong are the names of these huge smokers at Bessingers Barbeque in Charleston, South Carolina. After leaving Savannah for the next part of our Southern Road Trip, we decided to bypass taking I-95 and take some back roads to Charleston. We popped the top down on the convertible and enjoyed some…

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Visiting Fort Pulaski

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

We spent the day visiting Fort Pulaski on the last day of our Southern Roadtrip in Savannah. We wanted to get out of the city and enjoy some of the coastal areas. Fort Pulaski, located on Cockspur Island, was about a 30-minute drive from our Savannah Airbnb. It also allowed us to cross the inlet…

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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Grits with Shrimp in a Rosemary BBQ Sauce at Vic's on the River in Savannah Georgia

Savannah Southern Cooking Experiences

Posted on December 4, 2021December 5, 2021 by Mark And Chuck's Adventures

Savannah has its distinctive style of southern cooking. Much of it is what might be classified as low country cooking. By its definition, low country cooking is associated with the coastal areas of South Carolina and Georgia. Yes, it’s southern cooking, but it has its own character, generally associated with its abundance of seafood mixed…

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One of our favorite things about living in Merida One of our favorite things about living in Merida is the number of places with incredible garden courtyards.⁠
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Tucked away behind unassuming wooden doors you'll find private gardens, cantinas, and amazing restaurants.⁠
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The Museo de la Gastronomia Yucateca is beautiful, relaxing, and has amazing local food.⁠
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Right off of Merida's Plaza Grande, next to the Ca Right off of Merida's Plaza Grande, next to the Catedral de Merida is the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo.⁠
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This guy sits right outside of the museum, welcoming guests as he navigates his glider.⁠
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While shopping in the Mercado, we stopped for a To While shopping in the Mercado, we stopped for a Torta at our favorite shop.⁠
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Things are starting to return to some 'normalcy' as they have molcajetes of condiments on the table.⁠
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This dish has Red Onions, several types of Peppers, Cilantro, and pieces of Avocado. It was delicious on our grilled Pork and Cheese Tortas.⁠
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We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of a boat rid We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of a boat ride along the Rio Lagartos.⁠
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The waterway is lined with Mangroves and nearly 350 species of birds. We didn't see any flamingos, and the boat ran aground, but we still enjoyed the scenery.⁠
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Rio Lagartos was a nice escape from the city. ⁠ Rio Lagartos was a nice escape from the city. ⁠
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Cool breezes, sunshine, and a relaxing boat ride along the inland waterway.⁠
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We took a little boat ride through the UNESCO Bios We took a little boat ride through the UNESCO Biosphere Natural Reserve and Wetlands.⁠
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Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any flamingos as our boat ran aground, and we were stuck for nearly an hour.  But that's a story for another day.⁠
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Check out our excursion on our blog.⁠
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Chuck climbed to the top and a 10-meter high salt Chuck climbed to the top and a 10-meter high salt mound at the Las Coloradas.⁠
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The salt is gathered from saltwater lagoons located where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean on the Yucatan Peninsula.⁠
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After our first two weeks of navigating life in Me After our first two weeks of navigating life in Merida, we decided to venture outside of the city.⁠
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We headed off to the coast for a visit to the salt lagoons of Las Coloradas, Cancunita Beach, and a boat trip to Rio Lagartos.
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Happiness Is:⁠ ⁠ When the Tortillaria, a few b Happiness Is:⁠
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When the Tortillaria, a few blocks from your house, grinds their Corn, makes their own Masa and makes fresh Tortillas all day long!⁠
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Happiness is truly a fresh, warm Tortilla!⁠
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Fresh Mango is delicious and found everywhere!⁠ Fresh Mango is delicious and found everywhere!⁠
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We love it because it's flavorful and refreshing. But recently heard that eating Mango before bed helps as a sleep aid.⁠
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Ice, Ice, Baby!⁠ ⁠ In Centro Merida, ice compa Ice, Ice, Baby!⁠
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In Centro Merida, ice companies still deliver large ice blocks to many local businesses each day.⁠
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Trucks park where they can, and drivers haul hand trucks with several large blocks to each business.⁠
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Cantaloupe, Beets, Cabbage, and Cats... one of the Cantaloupe, Beets, Cabbage, and Cats... one of these things is NOT like the others. ⁠
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Welcome to Mexican mercados. We're enjoying some of the freshest, best-tasting fruits and vegetables ever.⁠
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LOVE this place!⁠ ⁠ On one of our previous vis LOVE this place!⁠
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On one of our previous visits to Merida, we had stopped at Cafe Montejo for a delicious breakfast.⁠
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It's about three blocks from our temporary housing, and we popped in for dinner.⁠
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This Chicken Milanesa was thin and crispy and delicious. It came with three sides. I chose to double up on the Salad and have a side of Plantanos. The dressing on the Salad was a spicy, sweet combination that tasted of Strawberries and a slight hint of heat.⁠
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Things that make ya go hmmmm Mark grabbed a Cuban Things that make ya go hmmmm

Mark grabbed a Cubano at a local lonchería the other day.

Pulled Pork ✔️
Cheese ✔️
Ham / Salami ✔️
Pressed ✔️

But, then it kind of went sideways with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo and a Fried Egg! Good, just unexpected. 🤣

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We checked out Lou's the other night based on reco We checked out Lou's the other night based on recommendations on some of the ex-pat boards, and it didn't fail!⁠
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The place is super cute with open-air dining, a small airconditioned bar, and this garden patio.⁠
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One of the two sons who operate the restaurant with their dad popped by to chat and make us feel at home.⁠
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The staff was excellent and attentive, speaking to us in English but kind enough to let us practice our Spanish as well.⁠
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Everything was delicious, from the warm bread and Cumin-scented Butter to the Thai Shrimp and the Chicken Breast stuffed with Corn, Peppers, and Cheese with a creamy Pepper Sauce!⁠
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It was so good that we never got a picture of Chuck's Hamburger - gone before we thought to snap a photo.⁠
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One thing about Merida, there are 'bugs' everywher One thing about Merida, there are 'bugs' everywhere!⁠
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This morning went to the local Mercado for some fr This morning went to the local Mercado for some fresh Pork. We love having a butcher cut fresh meat for us.⁠
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We bought 1K of Pork Loin Cutlets and a 1/2K of fresh Ground Pork for $6.28US⁠
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We can't wait to make some Sausage!⁠
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Last night we took a stroll over to our local park Last night we took a stroll over to our local park.⁠
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Parque Santiago has a beautiful fountain, a historic church, and a Mercado where you can shop, grab a bite to eat, or get homemade Ice Cream well into the evening.⁠
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It was nice to see families walking around, kits playing in the playground, and people having a late dinner - so much different than when we were here a year ago.⁠
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As we started to explore more of our new home city As we started to explore more of our new home city, we made our way to the Yucatan Slow Food Market.⁠
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We found a booth from a beautiful bakery we found a few years back on our first visit to Merida. ⁠
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We LOVE Soco Merida! 😍This time, we tried their Multigrain Sourdough Bread. ⁠
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Friday night we took a stroll over to the Merida C Friday night we took a stroll over to the Merida Cathedral on the Plaza Grande.⁠
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Every Friday night there is traditional Yucatecan music and dancing on the plaza and then people make their way across the square for a modern digital mapping show on the cathedral.⁠
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The show is beautiful and well done. What escapes many people is the oxymoron of this modern technique projected on a church built at the end of that 16th century on the site of and with stones from an ancient Maya temple.⁠
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