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Fat Kid’s Dining Guide

Fish in a hostel?!  Are these LandingStanding people crazy?! Yes, maybe.  Fish can be intimidating to cook, right? It’s delicate and easy to destroy if you cook it for just one tiny minute too many. So why in the world would we attempt to cook it in a hostel? And how? Simplicity is how. This […]

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If you have been actively reading our blog, you are probably well aware by now that the way to my heart is through my stomach… … And Buenos Aires has me head over heels in love. Being the lucky girl that I am, this love affair started within the first 24 hours of arriving in this magical […]

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Ahhh, Pasta. The foundation of every cheap backpacker’s menu. But don’t worry… this is not just a simple pasta recipe. Because everyone knows how to make pasta right? WRONG! Whether on the road or comfy in your own kitchen, there is such a thing as making bad pasta. And you know what? You probably are. How […]

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Maybe it was that first college class where you found the subject actually interesting and realized you wanted to learn more… Maybe you confidently walked into that party your Senior year in college and saw that cute girl across the room… Maybe it was that job interview where the interviewer and your future boss laughed […]

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You would not believe the amount of “wow you must be rich!” comments I got from people back in the states when I told them about our RTW trip. Well, I hate to disappoint people but Tony and I are anything but. We have been able to afford this trip because we were diligent with […]

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  Scenario: I am on death row.  The prison official asks me what I want for my last meal. My answer: “Oooooo anything chocolate please… and preferably in the form of ice cream.  Thanks officer!” By now you probably can get an idea for how much I absolutely adore chocolate ice cream.  I can eat […]

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Before our trip began, Tony and I set a budget for the year and vowed to spend (on average) less than $100 USD per day.  You may think that’s a lot, but once you add in our high-maintenance travel insurance, airfare, and lodging, you really aren’t left with much to spend.  That means dining, entertainment, and all […]

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When Tony and I were on the plane traveling to San Francisco to begin our West Coast road trip, I kept saying that I was going to “pace” myself and eat healthy on the weeklong trip. Well, that clearly did not happen. The one thing that cities on the West Coast thrive at is their […]

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