Barcelona is an ideal destination in Europe with beautiful weather, fascinating historical sites, a phenomenal food scene, rich culture, and even a beach that’s in walking distance to many attractions. Here are our eight favorite things we did on our latest trip to the capital of Catalonia. We’re real travelers posting about our authentic experiences to help you plan your next adventure.
The Azores are beautifully remote, located in the mid-Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal, but the archipelago is surprisingly easy and affordable to get to. With stunning landscapes, beautiful fishing villages, outstanding wine, and delicious cuisine, a trip to the Azores is definitely worth it. Direct flights from Toronto, NYC, and Boston will you get you there in just 5-6 hours for a lovely…
We’ve spent a lot of time exploring the beaches of Mexico but have recently fell in love with the beautiful cities of the interior, too. The country’s capital is a bustling metropolis with seemingly endless neighborhoods and activities to add to your to-do list. So what should you explore if you only have one full day? Or what can you do to make the most…
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Bangkok is truly one of the greatest cities in the world, and the capital of Thailand has no shortage of options when it comes to fun things to do. World-class cuisine. Beautiful waterways. Amazing temples and historical sites. And an abundance of shopping, dining, and entertainment choices to suit any budget. We recently spent three nights exploring as much as we possibly could. We’ll give…
Southeast Asia holds such a special place in our hearts — which makes it so hard to decide where to go when you’re limited on time. For this trip, we decided to combine big city exploration, rural serenity, and beautiful beaches – all with a bit of luxury considering how packed the itinerary was – with 45 hours of flying time alone! From the bustling…
I’ve been in love with Cuban culture since my time in Miami when lived with a wonderful Cuban family during my first year of law school. I had always wanted to visit the island country and was excited when travel got easier for Americans. Although the rules change periodically, and we were initially nervous about how to do it properly, we now know that travel…
Everyone has their own unique list of “must haves” on a flight or things they “need to do” to survive the airport and flying experience. I wanted to share mine, too, in the hopes of helping newer travelers enjoy the journey. Here are my top 10 flying tips after taking 55 flights last year alone and flying to many corners of the world over the…
What should you do when you have a few miles and points here and there with airlines, hotels, and credit cards — but nothing significant enough for a Big Trip? Scrape them together for a luxurious 24-hour excursion! We pooled all our points from various sources and planned a fantastic weekend in NYC. Altogether for the two of us, we spent $450 on an experience…
Being from Philadelphia, we sometimes call Ryanair the SEPTA bus in the sky. If you’re unfamiliar with SEPTA, you can pretty much replace that with any major city’s public bus system. It’ll get you from Point A to Point B, but it’s definitely not luxurious. Many times, however, Ryanair is the cheapest option and definitely worth it for a quick 1-3 hour nonstop hop in…
