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San Miguel de Allende: For Colonial Charm and Great Food

August 1, 2021 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

San Miguel de Allende Street

San Miguel de Allende, founded in 1542, is located in the state of Guanajuato in Central Mexico and is a popular destination for expats and American tourists. It’s known for its colorful 18th and 19th-century colonial architecture and is a hub for artists, bohemians, food lovers, and retirees. My daughter and I spent 2 nights in Mexico City and then headed to San Miguel de … [Read more...]

Mexico City: How to Enjoy a Quick 2 Night Stay

July 29, 2021 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 6 Comments

Mexico City

My daughter and I took a short 2 night visit to Mexico City before leaving for San Miguel de Allende for an additional 2 nights. It was a quick stay in the sprawling capital city of Mexico, and we made the most of it. As a Californian, I love going to Mexico. When I was a teen and young adult, we would often drive down to TJ, Ensenada, or sleep on the beach in San Felipe. My … [Read more...]

German Gingerbread Recipe: Lebkuchen

December 4, 2020 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 16 Comments

Lebkuchen - German Gingerbread

Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. While I was there I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is quite different than the kind we have here in America, so if you can't go there to taste it, you can make it at home. Enjoy this recipe! The festive … [Read more...]

The Fun Side of the Wall: Book Review – and Moving to Mexico

May 11, 2020 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 2 Comments

San Miguel de Allende

I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the new book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]

Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe: Inspired by a Trip to Krakow

December 10, 2019 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 24 Comments

Baby Boomer Recipes | Soup | Polish Sauerkraut Soup

If you're visiting the country of Poland, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. I'm a big fan of sauerkraut so that's why I love it and it's incredibly good for your gut. If it isn't your thing I totally understand, but if it is, you'll love the recipe below. Enjoy this recipe! The inspiration for this recipe started with an organ concert … [Read more...]

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