“The mountains are calling and I must go.” -John Muir A bucket list favorite of mine was climbing the Swiss Alps. I have never seen such breathtaking 360 degree views of spectacular summits before and I’m pretty sure this one is hard to top. It seems like I still haven’t gotten over my trip to Lucerne….
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Getting Lost In The Crowd of Marienplatz
As soon as I got off the Marienplatz train station in Munich, I knew it was going to be crowded. It was, after all, Oktoberfest and everywhere in the city was crowded that time. I was not prepared of how concentrated it really was until I stood in front of the historic city center. It…
Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar
Sometimes it’s not always about the destination but the journey itself. That’s what it was like when I crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, an experience I’ve been longing to check off my list since I first read about it when I was eleven. The Strait of Gibraltar is bordered by Spain, Morocco and the British…
Coimbra: Portugal’s Gem
Coimbra is my favorite city in Portugal. It was my love for old towns that led me there, combined with my fascination of extraordinary libraries. Yes, I’m a big nerd! I knew little about this city other than the renowned Joanina Library and its historical old town but when I started to do research and look up photos, I…
Food Guide: Spain and Tapas
Food plays an important role in my travels. So important that sometimes my itinerary revolves around it. Some of the greatest cultures have the most exquisite and exotic flavors on earth. Spain is one of them. Spanish food is one of the core cuisines I grew up with so many of the flavors and dishes…
Road Trip To Andorra
The small country of Andorra is smacked in the middle of the Pyrenees Mountains bordered by France and Spain. It was a good day trip destination from Barcelona and the scenic two and a half hour drive was worth it. My friends and I drove to Andorra after spending a couple of hours in Montserrat….