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,[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Travel Guide: Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Admittedly, I regret not spending more time in Santander. My original plan was to visit San Sebastian and Bilbao for the 4 day weekend, but my host family had insisted[…]
Travel Guide: Luxembourg City
This is the second of many Guides for this website (see my first, about beautiful Barcelona, here)! I hope you find it as useful as I do. Before every one of my[…]
Catalan Tradition: El Correfoc (Running and Dancing with Fireworks)
Running and dancing with fireworks… sounds like every parent’s worst nightmare, doesn’t it? Sorry, mom, but I’ve participated in at least 5 by this point, and I’m so glad I[…]
The Ultimate Guide to Barcelona: A City that Inspires
Paella, tapas, sangria, and parties that continue until the morning light… Barcelona is known worldwide as one of the most beautiful, culturally rich cities in Europe, with flocks of tourists[…]
12 Tips for Staying in a Hostel
Are you traveling to Europe on a budget, but feeling a bit uneasy about staying in a hostel? Don’t worry! There’s a first time for everything, and if you go[…]
How to NOT Spend Your Life Savings on Travel Accommodations
Don’t have time to read it now? Pin it for later! Traveling can be expensive. Like, crazy expensive. Especially if you don’t do your research. People ask me all of[…]