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A Relaxing Montjuïc Walk: Castle, Views & Hidden Gems in Barcelona

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.

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Exploring Barcelona in Winter

Exploring Barcelona in Winter

Exploring Barcelona in Winter: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter & Easy Day Trips, Top Attractions, Travel Tips, & Romantic Ideas for Couples Over 50 We recently explored Barcelona in winter,...

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Packing for a Winter Mediterranean Trip: What’s in Our Bags?

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.

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Essential Travel Apps for Stress-Free Travel

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...

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We visited 9 Vienna Christmas Markets in three days

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.

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Try This If Visiting Multiple European Christmas Markets

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. 

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7 Budget Essentials for Overseas Travel

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. 

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Visiting Prague for the first time.

Visiting Prague for the first time.

Prague receives anywhere from 6 to 8 million visitors a year, making it very busy most of the time. There are many reasons Prague is on so many people’s bucket lists. It boasts beautiful architecture, from Romanesque to the present trends. If architecture is not your jam, Prague also has a rich, long history spanning a thousand years to explore and great food.  

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Our Medieval White Christmas in Tallinn

Our Medieval White Christmas in Tallinn

Tallinn makes most of the lists for places in Europe for a white Christmas, with the Medieval charm of the old town, and you have the perfect combination for a medieval white Christmas.

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