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...
A Guide to the Best Camino de Ronda Day Hikes Across Costa Brava
The stunning area of Costa Brava in Catalonia stretches from Blanes to the French border. The 200 kilometer (125 mile) Camino de Ronda coastal trail (Camí de Ronda in Catalan) is extremely popular with residents and visitors who want to fully enjoy the area. Camino de Ronda day hikes are perfect...
Exploring LA’s Stunning Filipinotown Street Art
Most people quickly pass through the small neighborhood of Historic Filipinotown, situated below the 101 Freeway and adjacent to LA’s bustling Downtown. The nearby neighborhoods of Echo Park and Silverlake were also relatively overlooked not so long ago, but have been revitalized with hipster cafes, art exhibitions, and trendy...
Inside the LA Street Art Exhibition, Beyond the Streets
Tucked away in the outskirts of Downtown Los Angeles there’s a nondescript warehouse that has been transformed into one of the coolest art galleries around. After seeing the original exhibition Art in the Streets at the MOCA in 2011, I was excited to visit the newest installment, Beyond the Streets....
6 Ways Living in Barcelona Changed My Life
In 2014 I picked up my things and moved from the U.S. to Barcelona without knowing even a sentence in Spanish. I ended up living there for over three years taking trips to other cities throughout the country in my spare time. Needless to say Barcelona changed my life...
Algarve, Portugal: 6 Things You Shouldn’t Miss
Algarve, Portugal has become one of the biggest tourist destinations in the country. The one-of-a-kind beaches, towering sea cliffs, lively fishing villages, and fresh seafood are just a few reasons tourists travel here. If heading to Algarve, make sure not to miss these six things: Benagil Cave Called the...