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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.

She Copied Spanish Dinner Times and the Scale Dropped 12 Pounds in 6 Weeks

Not a miracle hack. A routine that actually fits a late-evening culture. She kept dinner at 10 p.m. like Spaniards, but made it smaller, walked right after, and shifted most of her day’s food to lunch. The scale moved 12 pounds in six weeks. Here is exactly how she did it, why it worked, and …

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The Cuban Sandwich Americans Love but Rarely Understand

The Cuban sandwich is far more than just ham and cheese pressed between slices of bread—it’s a bold, flavor-packed symbol of cultural fusion and history. Born from Cuban immigrant communities in Florida, this sandwich tells the story of resilience, adaptation, and indulgent simplicity. Crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, the Cuban is a …

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How Mole Poblano Became Mexico’s Most Iconic Dish (And How to Cook It Yourself)

Mole Poblano is one of Mexico’s most treasured culinary creations, known for its deep, complex flavours and rich cultural history. This traditional sauce originates from Puebla and is often considered the national dish of Mexico. In this recipe guide, you will learn how to make authentic homemade Mole Poblano, allowing you to experience the essence …

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Why Wearing This in Italian Churches Gets Americans Turned Away at the Door

It’s not “Italy being strict.” It’s you walking into an active place of worship dressed like it’s a beach club and expecting the building to adapt. It usually happens in the heat. You’ve been walking for hours. Your phone says 33°C. The streets are glossy with tourists and gelato, and everyone is quietly melting. You …

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These 10 Pasta Recipes Explain Why Italians Love Pasta So Much

Pasta is more than just a weeknight dinner it’s a global comfort food that carries tradition, versatility, and endless creativity. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to modern kitchens worldwide, pasta has become a canvas for flavor. Each recipe tells a story, whether it’s tied to centuries-old Italian heritage or reinvented in new and exciting …

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The American Compliment That Makes French People Deeply Uncomfortable

The problem is not that French people hate kindness. The problem is that one very normal American compliment can sound weirdly personal, weirdly loud, and weirdly “too soon” in France. You’re in France. You’ve done the hardest part already. You walked into a shop and didn’t immediately look guilty. You waited your turn. You got …

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What Italians Know About Tomatoes That Americans Don’t

You do not need fancy supplements, you need the right tomato in the right form. Italians lean on small, sun-sweet Datterino and Pachino-type cherry tomatoes for everyday sauces, then cook them low and slow with olive oil. As of December 2025, lab analyses show these varieties and their passata can deliver several times more lycopene …

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The European Men’s Underwear Habit That Shocks American Women

And what it reveals about comfort, grooming, and a quiet cultural confidence Americans still can’t understand If you’ve spent time traveling across Europe — whether backpacking through Spain, vacationing in the Greek islands, or renting an apartment in Italy — chances are, at some point, you’ve been caught off guard by what European men wear …

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Why French Pumpkin Gratin Doesn’t Cause The Inflammation Starbucks Pumpkin Drinks Do

Imagine a cold night in Lyon: a shallow dish comes to the table, edges bubbling, slices of pumpkin sinking into a custardy cream under a thin cap of Comté. You eat, feel warm, then feel nothing at all. No heart race, no throat burn, no sugar jitters. On the way home the street smells like …

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The Italian Visa That’s Easier Than the Golden Visa And Almost No One Knows About It

If you have steady income from investments or property and a real plan to live in Italy, this little known visa can open the door, without tying up millions in an investor program. You hear a lot about “golden visas.” They sound glamorous, then you see the price tag and close the tab. Italy has …

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Stop Rushing Béarnaise: Why the Real Sauce Takes Time

The secret is not a high-speed blender or a packet. It is heat control, a sharp reduction, and patient emulsification that lets butter and egg yolk become silk. Give it 45 honest minutes, and Béarnaise tastes like the sauce you were promised. Walk into a steakhouse in Paris and order Béarnaise, you will get a …

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