Category: Food
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Europe Travel Tips
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned traveler, these insider tips will save you money, time, and stress on your next European adventure. Planning a trip to Europe is exciting — the architecture, the food, the history, the culture. But between the tourist traps, the overcrowded landmarks, and the hidden fees, even well-traveled adventurers can…
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America’s Great Pit Stops: A History of Roadside Stops Along the Interstate
From Burma-Shave Signs to Beaver Nuggets — How America Learned to Pull Over There’s a peculiar magic that happens somewhere around mile marker 150 on a long highway drive. The coffee has worn off, the kids are restless, and suddenly — a billboard. Then another. Then five more. “You Are Getting Sleepy… Only Pedro’s Can Wake…
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A Pleasant Surprise – Seville, Spain
When we were originally planning our spring 2025 trip, we were not thinking about Spain at all. Our primary goal was the UK and Ireland, but our late-March start meant it would be a little too cold to enjoy. So instead, we decided to stay a couple of weeks in the Algarve region of Portugal…
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Three Nights in Lagos, Portugal
Well, we are finally on the road again! Our trip started off smoothly enough. No problem getting an Uber to the Knoxville airport, and we were there in plenty of time to enjoy a leisurely dinner before heading to our gate. A short flight to Dulles, a long walk to our new departure gate, and…
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My Gumbo Process
We’ve moved into a new home here in east Tennessee, and we finally have the house and my kitchen pretty much the way we want them. Even better, the neighborhood seems full of friendly people, all more or less in the same age brackets. They also like to have get-togethers. We enjoyed a Christmas party…
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Culinary and Travel Adventures with Amy Piper
What does it take to leave a stable career in Corporate America and become a globetrotting travel writer? This question sets the stage for an engaging podcast episode featuring Amy Piper, a seasoned travel writer, blogger, photographer, and author. Amy’s transition from corporate life to a full-time travel writer is nothing short of inspiring. Her adventures span…
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Mercado de Martes – The Tuesday Market
We’re in our last week in San Miguel de Allende in the Mexican province of Guanajuato, and we couldn’t pass up one more visit to the sprawling Mercado de Martes – the Tuesday Market. Locally it is also known as the “Tianguis de Martes”. The tradition of “tianguis” goes back to the pre-Hispanic era, with…
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A Holistic Approach to Travel, Nutrition and Health
When the lights go out in San Miguel de Allende, one might expect the shadows to obscure the vibrant colors of this Mexican gem. Yet, as we discovered in our latest podcast episode, it’s precisely in the absence of light that the true colors of wellness and wanderlust can shine the brightest. Our hosts Jim…
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Exploring San Miguel de Allende
I think the first thing North Americans might notice when walking the streets of the historic district of San Miguel de Allende (referred to locally as SMA) is the complete lack of street signs. I don’t mean street names – like many countries around the world, the names of the streets are displayed on the…
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Panama City Reflections and Crafting a Nomadic Budget
In this intriguing episode of “Travels with Jim and Rita,” the duo dives deep into their experiences in Panama City and the intricate planning of a nomadic budget. Their reflections on the bustling streets and markets, juxtaposed with the serene Malicon walks, paint a vivid picture of a city teeming with life and opportunity. Yet,…