I’ll admit, I went into this thinking it wouldn’t be that good. Some of these touristy sites can be all hype, so I couldn’t help but feed the inner cynic in the lead up to our trip there. Well, I’m about to give you the whole and honest truth. The Cinque Terre hike, between the villages of Monterosso and Vernazza, was… Read more →
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Video: Most Beautiful Beaches in the World – Jökulsárlón Ice Beach, ICELAND
Whenever I find places like this that blow my mind, I always feel the need to capture them somehow. This time I felt like words and still images just weren’t enough. Read more →
Oktoberfest: A Couple’s Guide
Let’s be honest, Oktoberfest doesn’t rouse images of romance. But if you plan it right and know what to expect, it can be a fun adventure the two of you will never forget. ♥ The (Love) Story of Oktoberfest ♥ In fact, did you know Oktoberfest was born from a celebration of love? Well! It all started on October 12, 1810 when Prince Ludwig and Princess… Read more →
6 Ways To Experience Moorish Granada
An Arabic wonderland for over 700 years, Granada was the last surviving Moorish kingdom in Spain and if you think that when the Catholic Kings banished the Moors, the culture dissipated forever- you’re mistaken. Today, you can still experience what once existed in those days by visiting some of Granada’s World Heritage sites. Whether navigating the laneways of the Albaycín, sipping tea in a dim-lit tetería or experiencing… Read more →
Life in Edinburgh: Settling Into A New City
Two years of living abroad and I have to say, it never ceases to amaze me the luck I walk into. Two months ago, I knew nothing about Edinburgh. Absolutely nothing. I’d heard a word here and there about a festival, recalled some forgotten conversations about an underground city and google-imaged it a few times, but much like the shock of… Read more →
Photo Journey: Córdoba, the Medieval Capital of Moorish Spain
I wouldn’t blame you for thinking that Córdoba looks like any other Spanish city. Today, it does. But if we go back to when the Romans conquered, say to 206 BC (yup, so far back that even Jesus wasn’t around!) it was the capital of Hispania Ulterior (Roman Republic). It held many other fancy titles too; capital of the Hispania Baetica… Read more →
Photo Journey: Tarifa, Spain’s Windsurf Town
At the Southern-most point of the European continent where the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, you will find the little coastal town of Tarifa – a beach-lovers paradise. Looking out across Gibraltar strait you can see Morocco in the distance, only a short one-hour ferry ride away. Known as one of the World’s Windsurfing hot-spots, its also a popular Summer vacation spot for locals. A peaceful rest stop if you’re driving along the Costa de… Read more →
Seville’s April Fair: Feria De Abril
Andalusia, the Southern autonomous community of Spain, is a region best known for its vibrant culture, endless festivals, world-renowned gastronomy, friendly faces and hot Summers. All across Spain, from Galicia to Alicante, locals have told me that the Southerners are known to be la gente mas simpatica de España, and with their sunny disposition it’s no wonder us foreigners are drawn to the place! A… Read more →
Photo Journey: Chefchaouen, A World Painted Blue
“I have lived in this town for most of my living life” our local guide shares with us, as he leads us through the cobblestone lane-ways of Chefchaouen. He knew every passerby, every vendor, every photo opportunity. He wanted to share its beauty with us. We followed him through the streets and markets of Chefchaouen, up to the Mosque in the… Read more →
Gypsan.com: 20% Discount until May 8th 2015
Ladies, you can’t tell me I’m the only one obsessed with this bohemian gypsy trend taking over the world. I mean, who isn’t inspired by wanderlust, and living as a free spirit? We all dream of sailing far beyond familiar shores, creating something with our own two hands, and making a difference in any way we can. One of the… Read more →