It’s no secret we’re a couple of foodies. But beyond loving great food, we both LOVE to cook. Mark is a classically trained chef who worked in the industry for several decades. However, he openly admits that he enjoys cooking more now that it’s not his life’s work. On the other hand, Chuck grew up…
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, Uber is HUGE in Merida….
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 and eat and shop with…
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…