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Whether you are hungry for more Gaudí delights, seeking some oxygen away from the city center, or simply looking for killer views of the city, Park Güell is well worth a visit! That said, it’s not the most straightforward attraction in Barcelona. While its popularity on Instagram may make you think it’s an easy find … Read more
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands, after Tenerife — but it’s actually the oldest, geologically speaking at least. Plus, its unique geological features won it UNESCO’s approval in 2009, when it declared the island a biosphere reserve. The island of Fuerteventura is ideal for exploring stunning natural landscapes, relaxing on spectacular beaches, … Read more
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?” … Read more
Unless you have a major aversion to architecture or religion, La Sagrada Familia is a must-see during your trip to Barcelona. It’s the city’s major tourist attraction, so visiting it is a pretty slick, painless experience, but there are still some things to bear in mind. As a Barcelona local living in the city of … Read more
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands, and it certainly offers the most variety in terms of landscape, attractions, and activities. From visiting charming little villages to hiking through lush forests and relaxing on gorgeous beaches, there’s plenty to do on this beautiful island. I traveled to Tenerife twice and spent a total of … Read more
Trying to see any city in a day is probably an act of madness. But if you only have 24 hours to spare, the good news is Barcelona isn’t a hard one to try to sightsee in. All in all, Barcelona has all you need to blitz a day of sightseeing. It’s a pretty compact … Read more
With views quickly shifting from pitch-black lava fields dotted with green grape vines to the cerulean coastline, Lanzarote has so much landscape diversity that it’s hard to fathom. This island of just 326 square miles — just a hair larger than New York City — offers so many different types of landscapes on this little … Read more
With iconic landscapes quickly shifting from sand dunes like the Sahara to volcanic terrains like Hawaii to Caribbean-esque beaches, Fuerteventura is an intensely varied island with so much crammed into a small little patch of land. Though it’s possible to visit without a car, I’m adamant that renting a car in Fuerteventura gives you the … Read more
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 … Read more