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.[…]
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 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[…]
Best Restaurants & Bars in Barcelona, According to Expats & Locals
When you come to Barcelona, it is easy to get lured into the tourist traps in search of the perfect paella or sangria. Unfortunately, this generally means you get low-quality,[…]
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[…]
Spanish Idioms, #2: Que no Cunda el Pánico!
My first year in Spain, I began to have a major craving for Mexican food. I’m from Southern California, so there’s a delicious and authentic Mexican joint on practically every[…]
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[…]
Hunting for Mushrooms (Not the Magical Kind) in Barcelona
My second year living in Barcelona, my host family asked me “Hey, want to go looking for mushrooms in the mountains?” I thought they were joking, but it turns out[…]
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[…]
10 Unexpected Things You’ll Learn as an Expat in Barcelona
This is my fifth year living in beautiful Barcelona, obviously because I love it enough to stay. However, as any expatriate knows, there are certain cultural differences that you just[…]
Who Am I? A Glance at the Making of the Seasoned Traveler
Hello! My name is Jessica, and welcome to my site, The Seasoned Traveler. But who am I, exactly? What am I all about? The beginning. I grew up along the[…]