Visit and Learn the History Behind the Real Dragonpit from Game of Thrones
The Dragonpit from Game of Thrones was everything and more than we hoped. All of our favorite characters came face to face for the first time in a spectacular locale. And guess what? The Dragonpit is not a set, but a real place located just outside of the beautiful...
Lost and Abroad: Year in Review 2017
The new year is almost upon us! Is it just me or did this year just fly by. With so many great adventures and stories to tell, I couldn’t mention everything, so I’ve compiled just a few of my favorite memories, photos, articles and more from this year. Let’s...
Castell de Santa Florentina: The Real Horn Hill From Game of Thrones
Just outside of Barcelona, hidden in the forests of Canet de Mar on theĀ MaresmeĀ coast sits Castell de Santa Florentina. You may recognize the castle walls and arches from the HBO series, Game of Thrones. The castle was featured as Horn Hill, the seat of House Tarly in season 6....
Thanksgiving in Hawaii: Locals Celebrate With a Mix of Cultures
Thanksgiving in Hawaii is celebrated unlike anywhere else. The holiday is one of the few special occasions where the entire extended family gathers to ‘talk story’ and eat some amazing food. There are so many different cultures present in Hawaii and that diversity is also reflected in the food...
32 Things I Miss About Hawaii, and 3 Things I Don’t
Hawaii will always be my home. It’s where I grew up, made my first friends, went to high school, and therefore remains a significant part of my complex cultural identity. I can’t believe it’s been so long, but I left Hawaii over seven years ago! I’ve been back for...
Catalan Autumn Traditions: Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Sweet Wine
As the season begins to change in Barcelona, workers are getting ready to trim the normally lush trees that line the city streets. Although it may not be very cold yet, it’s autumn in Catalonia. As with every season, there are special cultural traditions that are about to be...