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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.

Americans Chase Success for Years Then Realize the Rules Were Wrong: The Moment “Making It” Stops Feeling Like Winning

As of July 2026. It does not happen at a seminar or on a beach. It happens at 13:55 on a Tuesday when lunch lands hot, the bill is unexciting, and the people in the room look rested. Someone checks their phone and there is nothing urgent because their work is parked properly. That is …

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The White Wine Sangria That Tastes Like a Spanish Summer: How To Make Spanish Sangria Blanca

Everyone knows red sangria, the deep ruby pitcher of wine and fruit that has become the global shorthand for a Spanish summer. Far fewer people outside Spain know its lighter, fresher, arguably more elegant cousin, sangria blanca, white sangria, made with white wine instead of red and tasting of crisp orchard and citrus fruit rather …

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How to Make Italian Ricotta Cookies That Stay Soft for Days

Italian Ricotta Cookies are a delightful treat that blend the softness of cake with the sweetness of classic homemade cookies. Light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, these cookies have a distinct richness thanks to the addition of ricotta cheese. Originating from traditional Italian kitchens, they’re often found at family gatherings, weddings, and especially during the holidays …

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Forget Alfredo This Italian Salmon Pasta Is Far More Interesting: How to Make Tagliatelle al Salmone Italy’s Creamy Salmon Pasta

Our guide on how to make Tagliatelle al Salmon for you to try at home. Tagliatelle al Salmone is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that combines the richness of smoked or fresh salmon with the lightness of a cream-based sauce. It’s a perfect meal for a special occasion or an elegant yet simple dinner. Weeknight …

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I Stopped Taking American Sleep Aids And Tried The Portuguese Night Routine: The Evening Habits Portuguese Families Follow That Americans Often Skip

So I am going to skip the heroics. I quit the little blue and white pills, copied how Portuguese families actually wind down, and the insomnia that felt welded to my bones loosened in ten quiet nights. No gadgets, no pharma stack, no biohacker chest strap. Just the rhythm of a culture that treats night …

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The Money Mistake That Sends American Expats Home in Year Two: It Is Never the Rent

Ask an American worried about retiring to Spain what scares them financially, and they will almost always name the same thing: the cost of living. Can I afford it? Will my pension stretch? It is the wrong worry. Spain is cheap to live in, genuinely, dramatically cheaper than most of the United States, and the …

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The Milanese Cutlet Tourists Should Be Ordering Instead: How to Make Authentic Cotoletta alla Milanese Like You’re in Milan

Cotoletta alla Milanese is more than just Italy’s answer to the breaded cutlet it’s a culinary tradition rooted in the heart of Milan. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and delicately flavored with butter and lemon, this dish captures the elegance of Northern Italian cooking. Though it may resemble other global favorites like …

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Over 700,000 Americans Collect Social Security From Abroad: The Countries Where the Check Stretches Furthest

Here is a number that quietly dissolves one of the biggest fears would-be expat retirees carry: more than seven hundred thousand Americans already collect Social Security while living outside the US, and they do it without drama, month after month, in well over a hundred countries. If the thing holding you back from a dream …

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Americans Put Ragù on Spaghetti And Italians Reach for Tagliatelle: How To Make Homemade Tagliatelle Al Ragù Like An Italian Grandmother

When it comes to Italian comfort food, few dishes evoke as much warmth and nostalgia as Tagliatelle al Ragù. Originating from Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region, this classic combines silky, freshly made egg pasta with a rich meat sauce simmered slowly to perfection. Unlike the “spaghetti Bolognese” known internationally, Tagliatelle al Ragù is an authentic, …

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Americans Think Good Healthcare Has to Be Expensive But These 13 Countries Prove Otherwise

Because freedom, affordability, and peace of mind shouldn’t be luxuries. Let’s face it life in the U.S. can feel like a treadmill that never stops. Between the rising cost of living, healthcare premiums that rival rent, and a culture built on overwork, more and more Americans are asking: “Is there a better way to live?” …

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People Miss This Stroke Warning Sign Because It Doesn’t Look Dramatic

And what it reveals about bodily awareness, early intervention, and why one culture treats slurred speech as urgent while the other tries to walk it off In the United States, strokes often appear to come out of nowhere. One moment, a person feels fine. The next, they’re paralyzed on one side, unable to speak, with …

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Arroz Caldo Is What Filipino Mothers Make When Someone Is Sick: The Ginger Rice Porridge That Fixes Everything

In a Filipino home, the first sign that someone is unwell is not a thermometer but a smell: ginger and garlic hitting hot oil, the unmistakable opening notes of arroz caldo. Before the fever is even confirmed, a mother or a lola is already at the stove, because in the Philippines this warm, savory, ginger-laced …

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