If you’re a bit strapped for cash but want to see the most famous monuments in Europe, I may have a solution for you. Parque Europa, located in Torrejon de Ardoz (a suburb of Madrid), is home to 17 replicas of European monuments, as well as an original piece...
I’ve traveled to a few places in my life that just cannot be described in words. There’s no appropriate word or phrase to describe the vivacity of the colors, the interesting yet often complicated history, the warmth of the people and the intricate architecture. Segovia is one of those...
So I’ve been a resident of Madrid for 5 weeks now (how did THAT happen) and although I absolutely love living in the heart of the city, I was starting to go a little stir crazy. I missed changing leaves, fresh mountain air and feeling soreness in my legs...
I know it goes against some blogger rules to use words like “hate”, “best”, “worst”, “hottest”, etc. because they are terms that are impossible to measure (seriously PR people, how do you KNOW that your hotel is the “hottest”?), but when I come across a service that happens to...
Happy almost Labor Day! Today marks the unofficial last weekend of summer, how sad! Although I’m bummed that summer is on its way out, looking back, it was one of my best regarding travel. I was able to travel domestically and internationally, and now with a move to Madrid on the horizon,...
Anyone who knows me (or has read this blog for longer than five minutes) knows I love to eat. I’ve become passionate about food because I think the cuisine of a city or country is one of the best way to immerse yourself in the culture of that particular destination. As you...
Although I’m in the midst of preparing for my big move to Madrid, I thought it would be quite boring for you to read about things like giving away 90% of my clothes, unlocking my iphone and opening bank accounts. Eh, who am I kidding? It’d be boring to...
Some people would have simply titled this post “Hell,” but I found the visa process to be unbelievably easy. Here’s what I did:
Although it would be easy to go to Fiji and tan on the beach for seven straight days, there are so many cultural activities worth doing on the country’s largest island of Viti Levu. I had a hard time narrowing it down to just three, but here are my...
When most people think of Fiji, it’s hard not to let your mind drift to thoughts of white sand beaches and crystal clear water. While that scenario obviously exists, Fiji is also one of the greenest places I’ve ever seen in my life. To get a better feel for...