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.  Oh. My. Days. If… 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

the island of La Graciosa guide to the Canary Islands
Canary Islands, Europe, Spain

A Very Brief Guide to The Canary Islands 

Nobody is 100% certain of why the Canary Islands are called the Canary Islands, although it definitely seems to have something to do with dogs. Some say the islanders once worshipped dogs, whilst others think there just used to be a great deal of dogs on the islands. Either way, it definitely has nothing to… Continue reading A Very Brief Guide to The Canary Islands