Revolution Day in Budapest is an exciting time to be in the city. On March 15, the entire city dresses up in red, white and green to commemorate the Revolution and Independence from the Austrian Empire in 1848-49. It’s probably the most important day for Hungarians because it recognizes revolutionaries who protested for new freedoms like religion and free speech […]
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Random Trip: Indie Music Scene in Budapest
When I first heard of it, it sounded like the name of a sedative drug. But it happened to be one of the coolest things Dan and I experienced in Budapest. Random Trip is the city’s underground music scene (not a drug) and you won’t exactly find it in the guidebooks. We learned about Random Trip through Hajnalka, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]