If you’re headed to Barcelona, here are my best tips to experience this vibrant city with free (or cheap) and local things to see and do. Gastronomy Tour The Catalans have perfected a world-renowned cuisine with a unique flavour all its own. A trip to Barcelona would not be complete without discovering some of the […]
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Tasting Lisbon: Portuguese Seafood to Savour
With Lisbon being the oldest city in Western Europe – it even predates Rome by a few hundred years – the Portuguese have long-perfected their culinary art. Being in such close proximity to the water, seafood is definitely where it’s at here! After our legs got tired from trekking the hills of this old city, […]
Florence in the Fall
There’s nothing like being in Florence in the summertime, under the Tuscan sun. But visiting in autumn can give you a deeper sense of culture and Florentine traditions. Here are 5 things to do and see in Florence in the fall. 1. Truffle Fair Tuscany is the heart of the world’s best truffle harvesters and autumn […]
Human Towers in Spain
Spain is unique in so many ways but the cultural aspect that makes this country stand out from the rest is their human towers. This impressive tradition is found in northeast Spain in the region of Catalunya. I got to experience it for the first time at La Festa Major in Sitges. Castells date back to […]
How to Spend 3 Days in Paris
Lately, I’ve received a lot of requests from followers asking if I can recommend an itinerary for their next trip. Most people love to travel but hate the planning part that comes with it. Luckily, I like both – for me, the planning is the excitement that leads up to the big reveal. This time, […]
Rue Mouffetard: Living Like a Local in Paris
I’ve been in love with all things français since my very first French class in grade 4. While everyone dreaded going, I’d cling to my desk to hear my teacher just speak. French just has to be one of the most beautiful languages there is. On my most recent travels to Paris, I devoted myself […]