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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.

They Retired on $1,720 in Combined Social Security: The Portuguese Town That Made It Arithmetic

Between the two of them, their Social Security checks added up to one thousand seven hundred and twenty dollars a month. In America, that number did not add up to a retirement so much as to a slow, anxious math problem, the kind where the answer is always a little short. They were not careless …

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Americans Keep Making Focaccia Too Thick: How to Make Focaccia Like an Italian Nonna

Focaccia is one of Italy’s most beloved breads, cherished for its golden, crisp crust, airy yet chewy interior, and fragrant toppings of olive oil, herbs, and sea salt. Originating from Liguria, this versatile flatbread has been a staple of Italian cuisine for centuries, traditionally enjoyed as a street food, table bread, or savory snack. Its …

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Sardinia, Italy Pays Newcomers Up to €15,000 to Settle Its Villages: The 2026 Rules and the Catch

Every so often a headline goes around the internet that sounds almost like a fairy tale, and Sardinia’s offer to pay newcomers up to fifteen thousand euros to move to its villages is one of them. The Italian island, famous for its turquoise coves and its remarkable share of people who live past a hundred, …

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A Kentucky Couple Retired to Spain’s Orange Coast With $175,000: The First Real Winter Test

They had done their homework, or so they thought. A couple from Kentucky, tired of gray winters and rising costs, had fallen for Spain’s orange coast, where the groves run down toward a sun-soaked Mediterranean. They visited in summer, felt the warmth on their skin, ran the numbers on their savings, and made the leap, …

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Americans Call It Disgusting. Europeans Call It Practical: The Shower Habit Europeans Treat as Normal That Americans Call Gross

And what it reveals about practicality, taboos, and how differently cultures define “clean” Bring this up at a dinner party in the United States and you’ll be met with either awkward laughter or scandalized silence. Peeing in the shower is one of those things many Americans may secretly do, but few will admit and certainly …

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Tourists Go to Thailand for Pad Thai and Miss the Best Food: 11 Authentic Thai Dishes You Must Try Before Leaving Thailand

Best Thai Food – 11 Best Thai Dishes To Try in Thailand Thai Food, is there anyone in the world who doesn’t know how delicious you are? Read our favorite Thai dishes. Read here best Thai breakfast Yes. If you’ve backpacked or traveled your way to Asia, then you’ll know what we’re talking about Thailand. …

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5 German Dishes Tourists Order That Locals Haven’t Eaten Since Childhood

Tourists land in Germany and order like they’re auditioning for Oktoberfest. Schnitzel. Sausage. A giant pork knuckle the size of a bowling ball. Something with a flag stuck in it. And yes, Germans eat those things. Somewhere. Sometimes. But a lot of the “classic German dishes” tourists chase are the kind of food many Germans …

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The Coffee Mistake That Instantly Reveals an American Tourist: 15 European Breakfast Rules That Confuse Every American Tourist

Traveling through Europe is an eye-opening experience, especially when it comes to food. But for many American tourists, the biggest shock doesn’t come at dinner it happens first thing in the morning. Breakfast in Europe is often lighter, slower, and far more minimalist than what most Americans expect, leading to confusion, frustration, or even disappointment …

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The Greek Custard Pastry That Deserves to Be as Famous as Baklava: How to Make Bougatsa, the Greek Pastry That’s Crispy Outside and Creamy Inside

Greek cuisine is best known for its savory dishes like moussaka and souvlaki, but the country’s rich tradition of breakfast pastries is often overlooked. Bougatsa is a shining example—a warm, crispy, custard-filled pastry wrapped in delicate layers of phyllo dough and topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon. With roots in the Byzantine Empire and popularity …

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Dental Emergency in Europe? Here’s Exactly What American Travelers Should Do

And what it reveals about trust, access, and the jaw-dropping difference in how two systems treat the same crisis Tooth pain has a unique ability to disrupt everything. It’s not like a stiff neck or a sore knee. When it strikes, it hijacks your focus, your appetite, your sleep, and your sanity. In the United …

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I Ate in Marrakech for a Week: What Moroccan Cooks Understand About Spice That Americans Often Miss

The bowl of harira at a small place near the Bab Doukkala gate has fourteen ingredients in it that the American palate cannot identify. The American eats it anyway, and by the third spoonful starts to understand that the cookbook version of Moroccan food at home has been wrong the entire time. This is the …

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