Barcelona attracts millions of tourists each year, and when you visit, it’s easy to see why. This cosmopolitan city offers great weather, an array of cultural attractions, and ample opportunities to get out and have…
Time for my favourite post of the week… Let’s Catch up! I’m starting Monday with a bang – or rant session – depending on how you look at it…
Holy shit! I’m officially on the one week countdown, so without further ado here is part four of my feature “Almost Thirty”. Today’s post: Take care of your body, it’s the only one you have.
When we were packing for our six-month adventure, I remember feeling mildly overwhelmed. Going from winter in Canada, to the warmth of the Caribbean, followed by a European spring, and hopefully, what will turn out to…
I already had decided what our first priority in Barcelona would be, seeing the interior of La Sagrada Familia. As this would be my second trip to Barcelona, I wanted to do/see things that I…
I’m officially on the ten day countdown until thirty! Here’s part three of my feature “Almost Thirty”. Today’s post: Things don’t always go as planned.
I have been blogging my travels for over a month now and have enjoyed writing every post. It has allowed me an outlet to express myself, share our stories, and explore my dormant love of…
If you’re part of Generation Y, you probably have Instagram – if you don’t have it, you’ve definitely heard of it. As of December 2014, Instagram has amassed 300 million users, which results in approximately…
When people speak of touring Granada, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Alhambra. This isn’t surprising, seeing as the Alhambra is Spain’s number one tourist attraction. Millions of people flock to the city…
The last time I was in Madrid was December 2010, during my backpacking tour of Europe with my BFF. We arrived in the city about a week or two before Christmas, and the city was…
One can’t help but reflect on the past year when your birthday starts to creep up in your calendar. In my case, this year has me looking back through an entire decade and thinking “What…
It’s a name you’ve likely heard before, even if you don’t remember what it means. Seeing a photo would impress you, but being there in person will blow your mind.
In 1886, some clever Spanish engineers realized that a beautiful gorge in El Chorro would be the perfect place to create electricity by harnessing the natural rushing water. As work progressed on this project, they…
We have had great success with Airbnb during our trip and as I mentioned recently, would recommend the service to anyone. More importantly, we would HIGHLY recommend the hosts and accommodations we have stayed at,…
My friends and family are definitely the number one thing I miss back in Canada. Other than that, I’m happy to report that I’m not feeling any insane yearnings for home, with one small exception…
In less then a month I will be turning thirty. To be honest, I thought I would feel more anxious about it, or have a looming feeling of doom. But I don’t.
To be honest, despite being the sixth-largest city in Spain, I had never heard of Málaga before this trip. This made me mildly embarrassed, but far more intrigued to spend some time in the coastal…
I’ve had the privilege of visiting Spain before, but only made it to Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid. The south-west cities were left untouched due to time constraints and lack of knowledge. I had no idea what…
The landscape of how individuals travel sure has changed since my last backpacking tour of Europe in 2010. Five years ago, when I would ask fellow travellers where they were staying, 99% would list off…
Before my partner and I embarked on our European adventure, we spent some time on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada. We have been blessed to visit numerous times (it helps when you have family…
