It’s been close to two years since my last post here. Why is that? Short story: I lost the pleasure of blogging, and I just got too damn busy. Long[…]
Making the Decision to Move Abroad – My Personal Experiences
For the last two to three months, there has been a bit of silence on this blog because, let’s face it, sometimes life gets in the way. My husband and[…]
A Food Lover’s Delight in Barcelona
Why do we travel? What’s the intrigue in visiting someplace new? Is it the sights and views, along with the millions of photos and selfies we snap as we wander[…]
Spending the Holidays Away from Home as an Expat Abroad
Living abroad has its ups and downs. You get to explore another culture and life feels like an adventure every day, but you also start missing some of your favorite[…]
My Experience Getting a Visa to Spain
I’m an avid traveler, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. But as any good traveler knows all too well, you unfortunately just can’t hop on a plane and[…]
Mallorca Day 2 – Drach Caves, Cala Petita & Capdepera Lighthouse
Mallorca is an incredible island, full of picturesque landscapes, idyllic little coves and clear, turquoise waters. It is the perfect place to get away for awhile, unplug, and enjoy some[…]
Complete Island Guide to Mallorca
Although I’ve lived in Barcelona off-and-on for the last 4 years, I never made it to any of the islands nearby (Canary and Balearic Islands). It’s a crime, I know.[…]
Why You Should Always Try to Book Hotels Directly
As a self-proclaimed travel addict and globe trotter, I’d like to think that I’ve gotten quite good at booking affordable accommodations for trips. For the last 5 years that I’ve[…]
Salvador Dalí Theatre and Museum in Figueres
I’m not the most artistic person in the world, and I’ve never been too great at remembering different artists, methods, or artistic periods… it just really isn’t my thing. But,[…]
A Guide to Barcelona’s Top Neighborhoods
One of the things I love most about Barcelona is that there’s just so much to see and do. No matter what you’re interested in, whether that be museums, architecture,[…]
Pinterest Challenge – Week 1 & Introduction
So, if you’re like me and the other 200 million people who use Pinterest regularly, you probably have a TON of pins that you’ve forgotten about since you first started[…]
A Day Out in Barcelona: El Born & Gothic Quarter
When I first moved to Barcelona 4 long years ago, I was living with host families (yes, plural – I had to change families every 3 months. Fun, right?). Thankfully,[…]
6 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
It can be very challenging to keep your health in mind and stay fit while on vacation. I know it’s the last thing I think about when I’m heading to[…]
City Guide: Antwerp, Belgium – Benelux Tour
Quirky yet beautiful, Antwerp is a fantastic and underrated city to visit in Belgium. This was the last Belgian city of our Benelux tour, and it almost didn’t even happen.[…]
6 Amazing Tapas to Try in Barcelona
When you travel to a new place, you want to see as much as you can, right? It’s common to spend all day wandering the streets, snapping away with your[…]
Bike Tour of Barcelona with Steel Donkey
I’ve been living in Barcelona for 3 years now, and I’d like to think that I’ve done a fair amount of exploring. I’ve done various walking tours, entered in the[…]
“Barcelona, Love at First Taste” with Eye on Food Tours
Bring together delicious food, a unique and interesting history, and the beauty of Barcelona, and you’ve got yourself a winner! I had the pleasure of going on a morning foodie[…]
40+ Foods to Try in Barcelona
For me, one of the most rewarding things about traveling is trying out the local food in each place. I vigorously research before every trip I take, and a special[…]
City Guide: Amsterdam – Things to Do other than Visit ‘Coffee’ Shops
Everyone knows Amsterdam, and it is infamous for being the city of sin. From it’s wide array of coffee shops to countless streets cloaked in red lights, if you tell[…]
Travel Guide: San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
Known for its gorgeous beaches and top-notch food, San Sebastian is definitely a must-visit city in Spain! I was dying to visit Basque Country, and when a 4 day weekend[…]