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Ruben Arribas

About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.

Looking For a Dual Citizenship? 19 Best Countries To Get a Citizenship

Dual citizenship has become one of the most sought-after lifestyle upgrades in today’s globalized world. For some, it’s a ticket to better job opportunities and business expansion. For others, it represents easier travel, stronger social benefits, or simply the chance to connect more deeply with family heritage. Whatever the motivation, the demand for second passports …

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Why French Couples Don’t Sleep the Way Americans Do

For many Americans, how couples sleep together is treated as a reflection of intimacy, commitment, and emotional closeness. Sharing the same bed, the same blanket, and the same schedule is often assumed to be the default. Anything else can feel like a sign something is wrong. French couples approach sleep from a different angle. Rather …

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Why European Bread Doesn’t Bloat You Like American Bread (With Recipe Inside)

If you swear you can eat bread all week in Rome and feel fine but puff up after two slices back home you’re not imagining it. The difference isn’t “magic European wheat.” It’s time, technique, and what’s not in the dough. Across much of Europe, everyday loaves rely on long fermentation and short ingredient lists, …

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6 Things You Must Do Before Your Next International Trip

Taking an international trip can be one of the best experiences of your lifetime. However, to get the most out of it, you should take care of some essential to-dos beforehand. This way, you can ensure that your travel plans will go off without a hitch, and you will have time to focus on visiting …

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How People Earn Free Flights Without Ever Flying or Going Broke

Earning travel points is one of the smartest ways to see the world for less but many travelers assume the only way to rack them up is by constantly flying or spending big on luxury purchases. The truth? You can accumulate travel points surprisingly fast without setting foot on a plane or going into debt. …

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11 Pre-Trip Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Vacation

Few things are as exciting as counting down the days to your next trip, but the anticipation can easily blind travelers to crucial details. A forgotten document, a missed vaccination, or even packing the wrong essentials can turn what should have been a dream vacation into a stressful experience. The reality is, most travel disasters …

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Why Americans Who Move for the Food End Up Missing Trader Joe’s at 2 a.m.

It’s not the peanut butter pretzels. It’s the feeling that you can fix a bad day instantly, at any hour, with one fluorescent aisle and a cart full of small comforts. People move to Europe for the food and then get blindsided by the weirdest craving. Not for ranch. Not for drive-thru. Not even for …

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Why Mexican Ceviche Might Be the Freshest Dish You’re Not Making Yet (Here’s How to Fix That)

Mexican ceviche is one of those rare dishes that feels like summer on a plate zesty, vibrant, and full of bold, refreshing flavors. Made with raw seafood “cooked” in lime juice, mixed with chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and chili, it’s a culinary celebration of coastal Mexico’s rich food culture. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach …

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The 5 Reasons American DIYers Give Up on European Home Renovation

Europe isn’t “harder.” It’s just built around permits, older buildings, and trades that don’t exist to match your weekend timeline. American DIY optimism dies in Europe in a very specific moment. It’s not when you see the charming tile. It’s not when you realize the walls aren’t straight. It’s not even when the kitchen quote …

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Why Taking Photos of Your Food in Italy Makes Waiters Serve You Last

It’s not the photo. It’s the mini production that tells the room you’re about to turn dinner into content, and the staff will quietly protect the flow by helping everyone else first. You sit down at a trattoria in Rome, Florence, Bologna, wherever. The waiter drops the plates. Everything smells like you made a correct …

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I Stopped Ordering Chipotle After Making This Burrito Bowl at Home

Few fast-casual meals have earned as much love as the classic Chipotle burrito bowl—a colorful, customizable, and flavor-packed dish that brings together everything we crave in one bowl: tender meats or plant-based protein, seasoned rice, beans, fresh salsas, creamy guac, and a kick of spice. It’s a favorite for those looking for a hearty, satisfying …

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I Compared American Bills to My Spanish Bills Side by Side and the Difference Is Obscene

Not because Spain is “cheap.” Because the U.S. bill stack is built around two monthly monsters that don’t exist the same way here, and everything else becomes background noise. The first time you do this properly, it feels like cheating. You take the bills you pay in Spain, line by line, and put them next …

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