Barcelona quickly became one of my favorite cities after my second visit to the Catalonian city. And even though a weekend in Barcelona isn’t enough, it’s a good place to start if you’re looking to take a city break in Europe. You might be wondering, “why isn’t a weekend in Barcelona enough?” And my simple answer to you would be that there is just so much to do and a ton to see. And that’s without even touching on the food…
If you’re interested in staying close to the beach then the Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is the perfect choice of accommodation. The beautiful hotel is only a ten-minute taxi ride (or you can hop on the metro) from the Gothic Quarter. And while it’s quieter than staying right in the center, it’s equally as gorgeous as the rest of Barcelona! #Checking In: Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona The Rooms The Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is a beautifully designed property. It is…
Sometimes you just need to treat yourself to a staycation! And after a few very stressful weeks in London, I was really excited when I checked into La Suite West for the night. I don’t know what it is, but there’s just something about staying in a hotel that makes you feel immediately relaxed. And when you’re lucky enough to stay somewhere where the staff makes you feel like you’re home, that makes it 100x better. Checking In: La Suite…
As you may know, the past few months have brought several big changes to my life. I moved countries, I’m trying to settle into a new place, and I’m blogging full time and attempting to find more freelance work. And the thing that hasn’t changed is the frequency at which I’m traveling — I just don’t know what it is, but I can’t slow down. So, now that I’m attempting to balance paying for travel and paying for rent, I’ve…
If you’re looking for the ultimate city break in Europe, Lausanne is the place to go. Located about an hour from Geneva, Laussane is the perfect location for a quick weekend trip. You get the best of both worlds: a beautiful European city and access to the gorgeous countryside of Switzerland. A Weekend In Lausanne Book a flight to Geneva Airport. Upon arrival, head to the train station (it’s connected to the airport and super easy to find) where you can catch a…
Have you ever visited a place that truly blew you out of the water? A place that you didn’t have the highest expectations about? That was Wales for me. A few weeks ago I took a coastal road trip around Wales with Visit Wales and it was so incredible. I was so surprised by the beauty of the country and the kindness of the people I met along the way. My nine days in Wales allowed me to see most…