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Gaud۪̉s Barcelona: Top Sites to Visit and What You Need to Know
On our recent trip to Barcelona, we immersed ourselves in Antoni Gaudi's Barcelona, one of the most renowned architects in history. GaudÃ’s unique and imaginative style defines much of the city, and we were excited to visit several of his most famous works. Here’s a...
A Relaxing Montjuïc Walk: Castle, Views & Hidden Gems in Barcelona
Montjuïc is one of Barcelona’s most beautiful and historic areas, offering breathtaking views, lush gardens, and cultural landmarks. We spent an afternoon wandering through its diverse attractions, from the historic Montjuïc Castle to the tranquil gardens and scenic overlooks. Whether you’re drawn to history, nature, or panoramic cityscapes, Montjuïc provides a relaxing yet enriching experience.
Exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter: A Relaxing Walk to Beat Jetlag
The Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) is the heart of Barcelona, full of narrow, winding streets, medieval architecture, and a deep sense of history. During our visit in early February, this leisurely walk was the perfect way to combat jetlag while discovering one of the...
Exploring Barcelona in Winter
Exploring Barcelona in Winter: GaudÃ, the Gothic Quarter & Easy Day Trips, Top Attractions, Travel Tips, & Romantic Ideas for Couples Over 50 We recently explored Barcelona in winter, visiting iconic landmarks and stunning Gaudà architecture and taking two...
Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip: What’s in Our Bags?
Packing light has been an interesting adventure, but we are determined to make it work for us. Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip is no different; in this article, we share what we packed for a two-week trip to Barcelona, including a 7-night Med cruise in February. Our last attempt at packing for winter saw us go up a bag size; let’s see What’s in Our Bags for this trip. Check out this blog for our European winter packing list and lessons learned.
Essential Travel Apps for Stress-Free Travel
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Apps Simplify Your Journey Travelling as a couple over 50 is an exciting way to explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories. However, the planning and logistics of travel can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's where...
Our 32 day European White Christmas Market Itinerary
We spent thirty-four days exploring eleven cities and twenty-three Christmas markets across Europe. From Vienna’s famous Rathausplatz market to celebrating a medieval White Christmas in Tallinn, this was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure filled with snow, mulled wine,...
We visited 9 Vienna Christmas Markets in three days
When you Google Christmas Markets in Vienna, you will find over 20 locations for Christmas Markets, some famous, and others will give you a more local feel. So, how do you decide where to go, how many to squeeze in, and whether you want to explore the city as well? It can get overwhelming, but by taking a moment to determine your priorities, you can devise a fantastic itinerary that suits you and your travel desires. There are a few Markets that are famous and often easy to visit, but with over 20 locations, you don’t have to stick to the big, well-known markets; you can seek a more local experience.
Packing For A European Winter Trip – Avoid Our Mistakes
Packing for an adventure is always fun; if it is an experience you have not had, things can get tricky. While preparing for our first European Winter trip, we did all the research and watched loads of packing Videos...and I still made many mistakes; it could be just...
Visiting European Christmas Markets – 19 Tips to Help You Plan
Enjoying Europe's Christmas Markets and 19 Helpful tips to help with planning Are you planning on visiting the Christmas Markets of Europe? Yes, planning is just the beginning of the process. Then comes the Where do we go, when do we want to travel, and when do the...
Try This If Visiting Multiple European Christmas Markets
Coming up with a strategy while visiting Multiple European Christmas Markets can help you get past We have had enough; let’s go home. My plan was to create a treasure hunt that pushed us to go the extra mile. We searched for local or new things, local arts or decorations, food, or local drinks, primarily warm beverages.Â
7 Budget Essentials for Overseas Travel
How often have you started planning a trip and found your budget is unreachable? Has this left you feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned? In this post, I want to empower you with the knowledge of seven categories you should consider important. Prioritising these categories will help you find a more realistic figure to work towards for your next fantastic trip and hopefully do it debt-free.Â