While the big, famous cities like Florence, Siena, and Pisa are mandatory stops for any visitor traveling to Tuscany, the Central Italian region is also home to countless delightful little towns. Although they fly under the radar for most travelers, a closer look reveals that these charming little locales are just as worthy of attention….
Let’s be honest: the whole city of Rome is basically one big open-air museum. You’ve got the Colosseum right next to the crumbling-yet-magnificent ruins of the Roman Forum, the Spanish steps adjacent to Trevi Fountain… and even a literal pyramid from Egypt in the middle of a traffic circle. Plus, all these incredible Rome landmarks…
Gran Canaria is one of the eight Canary Islands, located off the Northwest coast of Africa, not far from Morocco. Although it’s less popular than Tenerife, Gran Canaria is an incredible destination for hiking, spectacular beaches, and great cuisine, all in a rich variety of gorgeous landscapes. I spent two wonderful weeks in Gran Canaria…
Perhaps no architect in the world is identified with one city as much as Antoni Gaudí is with Barcelona. His iconic style gives the city much of its unique character, and it’s impossible to talk about its architectural history without paying tribute to his work His works are dotted throughout the city – both world-famous…
If you are looking to get some work done in Barcelona, rest assured: there are plenty of start-ups, co-working spaces and – what we’re covering in this blog post – work-friendly cafés in Barcelona. The phrase “Barcelona doesn’t have enough cafés” has never been uttered in human history. The good news is that pretty much…
We might associate Barcelona with sun, sea and sangría… but Barcelona is such a fantastic all-round city that visiting Barcelona in December isn’t a bad idea at all! You can still enjoy the vast majority of the city’s delights, and you can also get a flavor of Catalonia’s very particular Christmas festivities! Even better, a…
Want to get off the beaten path in Barcelona? It’s easier than it looks. Here are some places the tourists miss!
Barcelona in the summer is so crowded, but in the off-season, it’s a marvelous place! Here’s why February in Barcelona is magic.
Azure waters, rugged coastline, candy-colored houses in every color of the rainbow: the Cinque Terre, Italian for ‘five lands’, of the Italian Riviera are too beautiful to be true. Connected by hiking trails and train, these five villages are part of the protected lands of Cinque Terre National Park, and they collectively became a UNESCO…
