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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.

Why Norwegian Salmon Tastes Better: How to Make Norwegian Salmon at Home

Norwegian salmon has long been prized for its rich flavor, tender texture, and exceptional quality. Raised in the pristine, icy waters of Norway’s fjords, this salmon is more than just a protein source it’s a culinary experience. Whether baked, grilled, pan-seared, or smoked, Norwegian salmon brings a taste of the North straight to your plate, …

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10 Strangest Countries to Visit in the World

The world is full of destinations that challenge our expectations of travel. While most people dream of visiting famous cities like Paris, Tokyo, or Rome, some countries offer experiences that are downright unusual places where the culture, customs, landscapes, or politics create an atmosphere completely different from anywhere else. These are the places that don’t …

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I Didn’t Change My Diet: I Stopped Eating Cold Food for 30 Days And My Acid Reflux Completely Disappeared

So here is the part I did not expect to say out loud. The day I stopped pulling lunch straight from the fridge, the 2 a.m. fire in my throat started fading. No new supplements, no heroic willpower. Just warm food, slower eating, and better timing. If that sounds like grandma with a scarf, fine. …

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The Greek Comfort Food Everyone Falls in Love With: How to Make Authentic Greek Moussaka at Home

Greek cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and timeless recipes, but few dishes capture the essence of Greece quite like moussaka. This layered casserole, rich with eggplant, potatoes, ground meat, and creamy béchamel, is often considered the crown jewel of traditional Greek home cooking. Moussaka is more than just food it’s …

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The Pierogi Mistake That Instantly Gives Tourists Away: How to Make Authentic Polish Pierogi at Home

Few dishes hold as much cultural and emotional weight in Poland as pierogi. These delicate, doughy dumplings are more than just comfort food they’re a symbol of Polish heritage passed down through generations. Whether filled with potatoes and cheese, meat, mushrooms, or fruit, pierogi are as versatile as they are delicious. Making them from scratch …

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Spaniards Don’t Need Small Talk: 9 Social Rules Spanish People Never Break That Americans Violate Within 5 Minutes

You can be kind, friendly, and well-intentioned, and still come off as stressful in Spain. It’s not about being “wrong.” It’s about moving at the wrong speed, with the wrong assumptions, in the wrong places. The first time I noticed this was in a Madrid elevator. A neighbor walked in, made eye contact, said buenos …

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The Fastest Way to Start a Pasta Argument? Say “Creamy Carbonara”

Carbonara is a quintessential Italian pasta dish beloved for its creamy texture, simple ingredients, and comforting flavors. Originating from Rome, authentic Italian Carbonara is traditionally made with just a few high-quality ingredients: guanciale (cured pork cheek), Pecorino Romano cheese, eggs, and black pepper. The dish is known for its silky sauce, which is naturally formed …

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How to Pack a Carry-On for Long-Term Travel

The idea of living out of a single carry-on bag for an entire year sounds impossible to most people. We’re taught from childhood to accumulate more clothes, more products, more backups “just in case.” Yet, for thousands of digital nomads and minimalist travelers, fitting their entire life into one small suitcase is not only doable …

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20 Unspoken Rules of British Life Tourists Keep Getting Wrong

Every culture has its unwritten rules, and Britain is no exception. While guidebooks may tell you where to go and what to eat, they rarely prepare you for the subtle social codes that shape everyday life. For tourists, this can mean stumbling into awkward moments without realizing they’ve broken a “rule” that locals follow instinctively. …

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The Fermented Foods Europeans Eat Weekly That Americans Replaced With Supplements

A lot of Americans now try to buy gut health in a bottle. A capsule in the morning. A probiotic gummy. A powder stirred into water. A “microbiome” product expensive enough to feel scientific. In much of Europe, the same instinct still shows up in a less theatrical form: plain yogurt, fermented milk, kefir, cultured …

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My 401(k) Was a Red Flag, So I Moved My Cash to Europe

I walked into a bank in Lisbon and the clerk slid over a one-pager: 1.25 percent for 12 months on a plain term deposit, 2.00 percent for 60 days on new money. Back home, my legacy U.S. bank offered 0.01–0.02 percent and a shrug. The interest gap was real. The catch: you cannot and should …

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This Chicken Paprika Recipe Made My Usual Dinners Feel Embarrassing

Chicken paprika, also known as paprikás csirke in Hungary, is a comforting, rustic dish that highlights the country’s love affair with its signature spice: paprika. Creamy, rich, and deeply flavorful, this recipe combines tender chicken with a velvety sauce that balances smokiness, sweetness, and warmth. While its roots are firmly Hungarian, chicken paprika has found …

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