May 22, 2011

Meet the Nomads: Mr G and Ms Gourmantic

gourmantic Mr G and Ms gourmantic are the authors of the travel blog that I try to avoid because it makes me feel really hungry. Kidding aside. Mr and Ms G features awesome food delights from different parts of the world. Once you start reading an article, you can’t help but drool over the delectable cuisines that they feature. I suggest you keep a snack at bay.

Learn more about Mr G and Ms Gourmantic, visit them at www.gourmantic.com… and now I’m heading back to the kitchen.

Here’s Flip’s short interview with Mr G and Ms Gourmantic.

How did you discover your passion for travelling?

Mr G:

“It was instilled as a child. My father was with the airlines and we lived in New York for a time with frequent trips to Europe. He always ensured those trips were about people more than places. Be it family or those we met on the road.”

Ms Gourmantic:

“Through the imagination of a young girl who studied languages and liked to read French literature. It inspired me to dream of places and made me fall in love with France. Then I wanted to experience the world.”

What’s the most horrible experience that you’ve had on the road?

Mr G:

“Nothing horrible has ever happened to me, touch wood. I have seen cripples begging in a place that our government aspires to for its broadband policy. I have seen coloured-only benches or drinking fountains, now mercifully confined to history. I only have to see this for the time I am there. They live like this day by day.”

Ms Gourmantic:

“Getting sick while travelling. When there’s a lot to see and do (and eat!), there’s no time to rest. I pushed myself to the limits and got worse so it spoiled the enjoyment o

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Comments

  1. Gourmantic says:

    Thank you for this interview, Flip. It was a lot of fun to do and gave us both the chance to reflect on what travel means to us as well as remembering highlights from our more memorable trips!

  2. flipnomad says:

    You're welcome :-)

  3. Jag says:

    Nice and fun interview… :)

  4. Tuula says:

    Great interview! I loved learning more about the 2 of you…& my favorite part was that Ms. G chose Picard – a woman after my own heart! An awesome couple for sure :)

  5. journeyingjames says:

    astig yung nag-patattoo after the wedding ceremony!
    kagutom nga yung blog nila

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