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A plate of loukoumades from Loukoumades Ktistakis - my vote for the best loukoumades in Athens
Food | Greece

A Quest To Find The Best Loukoumades in Athens

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Loukoumades are an essential Greek treat that anyone visiting Athens should try. Sometimes called Greek Donuts, these deep-fried balls of goodness – traditionally soaked in honey – date back a couple thousand years to Ancient Greece….

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A Quest For The Best Tacos in Merida Mexico
Food | Mexico

A Quest For The Best Tacos in Merida Mexico

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

I love tacos! In fact, if pressed to name my favorite food, I would probably say that it’s tacos. So I’m sure you can imagine how much I enjoyed myself in Merida Mexico. Merida is considered…

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Conchinita Pibil at Manjar Blanco - one of the best restaurants for traditional Yucatán food in Merida Mexico
Food | Mexico

Typical Food In Merida Mexico You Won’t Want To Miss

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Mérida Mexico is often called the gastronomic capital of the Yucatán Peninsula. And undoubtedly, one of the highlights from our recent month spent in Merida Mexico was the food! Merida is the perfect place for exploring…

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A Quest to Find the Best Churros in Madrid
Spain | Food

A Quest to Find the Best Churros in Madrid

May 14, 2024September 4, 2024

Before I visited Spain, I was of course familiar with churros. In the US, they are a staple at fairs, amusement parks, and Mexican restaurants. But Spain actually introduced churros to the Americas, and any traveler…

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Typical Food in Cartagena Colombia You Won’t Want To Miss
Colombia | Food

Typical Food in Cartagena Colombia You Won’t Want To Miss

April 18, 2024February 20, 2025

I focus a lot of time in each travel destination discovering the local cuisine. After all, food discovery is one of my favorite things about travel. I recently spent a month sampling the food in Cartagena…

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The Best Portuguese Food In Lisbon You Need To Try
Portugal | Food

The Best Portuguese Food In Lisbon You Need To Try

July 13, 2023June 6, 2024

Eating local cuisine is one of my favorite things about travel. I spend a lot of time trying to seek out the best versions of the most authentic food in each destination we visit. We spent…

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Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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