Eyesore or eye-catching? Opinions on Paris’ Tour Montparnasse, or Montparnasse Tower in English, have always tended towards one extreme or the other; either way, it sparks reactions. Reactions were so severe, in fact, that after it was finished in 1973, there was a tremendous outcry. The uproar continued to be so loud that two years…
Barcelona is a lively city with so many incredible sides to it, but if you have extra time, I strongly suggest getting out of the city and exploring a bit more of the Catalonian surroundings. Whether that’s taking a day trip to lovely Girona or Besalú or exploring the mountainous area of Montserrat and its…
Barcelona, you’ve come a long way, baby. When I first came to town, being a vegetarian wasn’t easy at all. Locals would often ask me questions that seemed for all the world to have been plucked straight from the mouth of a grandpa in a 1980’s sitcom: “So, you don’t eat meat? Not even chicken?” …
If you’re heading to Venice for your next vacation, you may be wondering what sort of nightlife this city has to offer. The charming Italian city offers many opportunities for a night out in Venice, from relaxing activities to unique cultural experiences. Although Venice isn’t exactly a party city, this doesn’t mean you’ll have to…
With endless museums, restaurants, and landmarks worth checking off your bucket list, there’s really no bad time of year to go to Milan. Even if you visit Milan in winter when the weather isn’t its best, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep your trip exciting and cozy. Most of Milan’s key landmarks are…
If you’ve been planning your Italy trip for a while now or if you’re really into Italian food and wine, you’ve almost certainly heard about Tuscany and the impressive varieties of wines produced in the area. Considered among the best wines in the world, Tuscany is a heavy-hitter in the world of Italian wines. When…
It doesn’t get any more Instagrammable than Lisbon! Here are my favorite photo spots in the city.
Athens’ extraordinary ruins, vibrant street culture, and friendly locals make it one of the best city breaks in Europe, and an essential jumping-off point to any Greek islands trip. The cherry on top of a trip to Greece is, of course, the spectacular food – so why not take a cooking class in Athens? Let’s…
Lisbon is a gorgeous city everywhere you look. I’ve spent several weeks in the city – here are the best Lisbon neighborhoods to stay in!
