Lisbon City Center Stroll
Updated May 2024 I was thrilled by my quaint hotel in Lisbon city center not far from Praca do Rossio. This made such a difference when it came to sightseeing. Not only did I have a great view of Lisbon city center from my window I could also see the river and hear the city […]
Explorers of Portugal :: Must See in Lisbon
Updated May 2024 One of the things I was excited about when planning on coming to Lisbon were explorers of Portugal and history of discoveries in general. Famous explorers took off to the unknown seas and lands starting their journeys from Portugal and Spain. And there I was, in Lisbon where I could learn more […]
My Trip to Lisbon
Updated May 2024 Not only was it my first trip to Lisbon but the first day I spent in the city ever. And here is what happened – my first Lisbon experience! Needless to say, I was extremely excited to step onto those cobblestone streets. So I finally reached Lisbon. I wanted to see the […]
History of Barcelona City
I was already at the airport and was mesmerized by the history of Barcelona city I learned so much about these last few days during my Barcelona Lisbon adventure. While waiting to board the plane to Lisbon, I was just going over places I visited the day before. I took so many pictures! Christopher Columbus’s […]
The Mesmerizing Barcelona Flamenco
I had one more day to spend in the city and I wanted to dedicate it to a specific experience I was looking forward to – the lovely Barcelona flamenco. I visited everything I was planning to thus far, and so, I was going to stop rushing around. The whole day ahead of me just […]
Montjuic Barcelona, Things to See
I was so excited that the time had come for me to visit Montjuic Barcelona. After a few days of rushing around the city, this was another tourist attraction I wasn’t going to miss. This time, I decided to start my day at the famous Barcelona beach. It was late November, not the swimming season […]
Picasso & Miro in Barcelona
I was back from Figueres and it was time to look for Picasso and Miro in Barcelona, to chase the landmarks of the city which were the legacy of these two great artists. Besides strolling around the Gothic Quarter Barcelona where I found the renowned cafe. Picasso Museum Barcelona I already knew that the Picasso […]
Inside Dali Museum Figueres
Another beautiful morning in Barcelona. It was late November but still sunny (around 17 degrees Celsius), just perfect for going inside Dali Museum Figueres. And what a lovely day trip that was going to be! Places to Visit Outside Barcelona When I was thinking about traveling to Barcelona, I always reminded myself that I would […]
Strolling the Gothic Quarter Barcelona
One of the districts not to be missed is certainly the Gothic Quarter Barcelona. It stretches along La Rambla Street and radiates a special charm. Gothic Quarter Barcelona There is nothing you can compare to a stroll along the charming narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter Barcelona, walking between buildings walls so high and thick […]
Top Gaudi Buildings in Barcelona
Antoni Gaudi buildings are my favorite sites in Barcelona Spain. I was extremely impatient to finally see them up close. And I couldn’t believe how colorful some of the facades were. Still, it was kind of a venture to get into Gaudi buildings given the crowds of tourists. I stood in line for over an hour […]
What to See in La Rambla
When I went exploring what to see in la Rambla, I promised myself not to rush that afternoon but to take a nice stroll down this famous street. This is a charming pedestrian path that connects Placa de Catalunya and the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. What to See in la Rambla I recognized […]
Places to Visit in Barcelona: Park Guell
When it comes to places to visit in Barcelona, Park Guell is a must. It was my first stop when I came to Barcelona. So, this was my first morning here. I took a long glance through the window, went down for breakfast, took my camera and the book I bought the night before, and […]
Arriving in Barcelona
Here are a few of my first impressions when arriving in Barcelona. Just like when traveling to other European countries, I often go as I would if strolling the streets of my hometown since nothing is far, flights are not long, and I don’t carry a lot of luggage. That is the advantage of […]
My Barcelona Lisbon Adventure
Sit back and enjoy reading about my Barcelona Lisbon travel adventure, since we will be visiting two of the most beautiful cities of the Old Continent. One is the capital of the northern region of Spain (Catalonia) and the other is the capital of Portugal. Barcelona and Lisbon, here we come! My Barcelona Lisbon Trip […]
Hot air balloon or not
One of the top tourist attractions in Cappadocia Turkey is by far a hot air balloon ride over this magical place. It gives an unforgettable view of the whole region of Cappadocia. As you take off for sunrise, you will be hypnotized by that astonishing landscape below – fairy chimneys, orchards, and vineyards. The standard […]