Of all the chocolate in Europe, I didn’t know Spain is where I could find the creamiest kind. In Madrid, the oldest chocolatería serves up the country’s best chocoloate. Madrileños have flocked to this chocolate-making café since 1894 for a cup of their pure hot cocoa. But this chocolate is nothing like the kind back home. At […]
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Cerveceria Barnabier in Barcelona
In Barcelona, we got an awesome recommendation from a local friend to head to Cerveceria Barnabier in Vila Olimpica. While the area is a bit of a tourist magnet, we trusted their local tips for where to eat in Barcelona. Thankfully they didn’t steer us wrong – the dishes here were full of flavour and […]
Guide to Finding Authentic Paella in Spain
Like Italian gelato in Italy, authentic paella in Spain can be hard to spot. Sure, Spain is inundated with tons of places that serve up their signature dish in restaurants, tapas bars, and street-side stands, but just because a guy holding a menu on the sidewalk in Spain is offering up paella for 10€, doesn’t […]
La Festa Major in Sitges, Spain
Have you ever been to a human tower festival? On our last day in Barcelona, a quick train ride took us about 45 minutes south to the beautiful city of Sitges and La Festa Major. In a town of about 30,000 people, and one that is normally quite quaint, La Festa Major de Sitges is […]
Where to Stay in Madrid: THC Bergantin Luxury Hostel
Before I began Airbnb-ing I was a hosteller. I still do enjoy hostels if I am travelling solo. You can crash in cheap places, right in the centre of town, and sometimes in rooms with interesting character. Aside from being great value, the hostels I’ve stayed at in the past have actually been better than […]
What to See and Do in Barcelona for Free (or Cheap)
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 […]