Travel Destinations

Hiking Spain’s El Camino Del Rey

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 needed a way for workers and building supplies to travel between one side of the gorge and the other.

About 110 years ago, work was completed on El Caminito Del Rey, a steel and concrete pathway winding its way 350 feet above the fast flowing water, fulfilling its purpose, and sparking an obsession. This would eventually become one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. View Post

My Favorite Vancouver Breweries

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… View Post

Why Málaga?

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 city, one that is gaining the reputation of “The New Barcelona”.

Here are five reasons why every traveller should put Málaga on their ‘Must-See’ List: View Post

Three Things to do in Seville, Spain

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 I’d be missing. View Post

One month of travel with Airbnb

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 the name of a hotel or hostel they were stationed at. Now, a large portion of travellers are choosing alternative accommodations to the typical overpriced hotel or crowded hostel rooms. View Post