bubbles outside Barcelona cathedral
Europe, Spain

Barcelona in Winter • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The first time I visited Barcelona was at the height of summer 2015, and despite the fact that it was chockablock with people, I still fell in love at first sight. The architecture is fantastical, the sun shines almost consistently, and the Catalan way of life is just as warm as that good old sunshine.… Continue reading Barcelona in Winter • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

detail on la Sagrada familia
Europe, Spain

La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

Barcelona is positively overflowing with architectural works of art, and the building that is synonymous with the city is La Sagrada Família, the mammoth Catholic basilica which can be seen from just about any high vantage point across the entire city. In fact, some say that this bad boy is a modern-day Wonder of the… Continue reading La Sagrada Família, Barcelona: photos and stories from a modern day wonder of the world

street in Valencia
Europe, Spain

One Day in Valencia, Spain

One day in Valencia is not enough! I only had such a short time because I was docked in Valencia on a cruise ship, but however minimal my time there was, I still managed to appreciate the city and find plenty to do. Spain's third largest city after the far busier Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia… Continue reading One Day in Valencia, Spain

tree with stormy sky in the Mallorca countryside
Europe, Spain

Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx

It wasn't actually our plan to go for a road trip in Mallorca. It was the island's off-season and my pal and I had been strolling around the little suburb of Cala Major- a pretty little sandy beach on the outskirts of Palma. We had no real plan for what to do that day other… Continue reading Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx

yellow vest top in alcazaba
Europe, Spain

One Day in Málaga • The Costa Del Sol’s Most Stunning City

Málaga is beautiful. Like, full on beautiful. My visit to the Andalucían city was as a result of my cruise-ship-working life, and although ideally I'd have had more than one day in Málaga- this Spanish city of DREAMS- it's still possible to have a great time with less than eight hours to spare. A port… Continue reading One Day in Málaga • The Costa Del Sol’s Most Stunning City

colourful houses and an orange tree
Europe, Spain

Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea not far from the coast of Catalonia. While the island itself is renowned as a hotspot for German and English holidaymakers, I hadn't really heard much about the capital city- but it's a hugely intriguing places. If you're after the… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands

Europe, Spain

What to do in Ferrol, Spain- A guide to Galicia’s port city

After ideas for what to do in Ferrol, Spain? This Galician city has a strong nautical heritage and an identity which is worlds apart from Spain's southern coastline; read on for the best things to do in Ferrol.  *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the… Continue reading What to do in Ferrol, Spain- A guide to Galicia’s port city

visiting inside the Palau de la Música Catalana
Europe, Spain

The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem.  *This site uses affiliate… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

the Ionian Sea
Canary Islands, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, UK

A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017

I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017