Category: Culture

5 Stories About Falling In Love With a Foreigner

Relationships are never easy, but there’s even more obstacles for those who fall in love with someone from a different country than their own. From stereotyping and visa issues, to cultural misunderstandings, a relationship with a foreigner is often a bumpy road to navigate. Now that we have the...

Marciano Art Foundation: A Peek Inside LA’s Masonic Temple Turned Museum

From the street, the Marciano Art Foundation looks like a strange windowless building adorned with curious iconography. In fact, the Scottish Rite Masons constructed the temple in the early 60s and it wasn’t until 2017 that the structure was transformed into the contemporary art museum that it is today....

Hawaii Inspired Gifts That Even a Local Will Love

There are tons of people from Hawaii living across the globe and even more who are absolutely obsessed with all things Hawaii. While living abroad, I quickly came to realize that this is not an understatement. The isolated archipelago has a special draw. Its picturesque natural beauty and unique...

Cold Weather Means Churros Con Chocolate in Barcelona

As fall arrives and the cold weather creeps in, people throughout Spain stand in line at the neighborhood churrerĂ­a. While living in Barcelona, I came to appreciate these fried treats, that mark the change in seasons and quickly learned that it’s never a bad time for churros. I’ve had them...

Spain Bucket List: 11 Unusual Things to do Before You Die

Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe with each region and city unique from the next. The culture, food, beaches, and architecture are just a few reasons visitors are drawn to the country year after year. This Spain bucket list isn’t like the rest. It’s for those...

The Ultimate Guide to Maresme, Barcelona’s Overlooked Coastal Neighbor

The spectacular region of Maresme is located just north of Barcelona, but doesn’t receive hoards of visitors like the Catalan capital. Seaside villages, natural parks, rocky coves, and fabulous eateries are just a few things that make a trip here worthwhile. Each of the 16 coastal towns feature expansive...