Aigüestortes National Park

Snow mountain scenery at Aiguestortes NP Spain

Spain Playing Hide-and-Seek with Nature in Aigüestortes National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is one of the most pristine mountain parks in Catalonia and is part of the Pyrenees mountain range. Traveling to the park during the shoulder season can be a bit challenging, but that’s exactly what I always do,…

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La Fallas Festival

Spain Las Fallas: This Festival Shakes the Ground and Your Soul La Fallas is a famous celebration held every March in Valencia, Spain. I came here for its two major highlights, the Ninots and the Mascletà. Hundreds of ninots are created as caricatures, often portraying political figures or celebrities to humorously address various political and…

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Paella Day

Paella cooking class at Barcelona

Spain Paella, People, and Passion. My Tasty Day in Barcelona Paella is always among the top three most beloved dishes in Spain. To truly experience it, I joined local chef Koka, who adds a creative twist to the traditional recipe. We began our day at the vibrant Mercat de la Boqueria, one of the most iconic…

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Art Workshop

Trencadis woskhop to create dinosaur at Barcelona

Spain Starry Nights & Mosaic Dreams. An Artistic Exploration in Spain As part of my Live Like a Local project in Spain, I immersed myself in the local art scene by joining a fluorescent paint workshop; painting in the dark, inspired by the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. My dream? To recreate Starry Night as…

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Gaudi’s Modernisme

Roof top at Casa MIla Barcelona

Spain Can an Unfinished Building Be an architecture style? A Journey Through Gaudí’s Mind Live Like A Local” is a study I conducted to better understand and plan for our upcoming Europe Tour. I spent one month in Spain focusing on four key aspects: exploring landmarks and hidden gems, immersing in art and culture, adopting…

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Plitvice Lakes NP, Croatia

Mini waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park

Eastern Europe A Fairy Tale Walk Through Croatia’s Only National Park Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Croatia’s most iconic natural treasures, and to me, it feels like a fairy-tale land from above. With 16 lakes, countless waterfalls of varying sizes, and dense forest all around, it’s a magical place. This is my first…

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Split, Croatia

Diocletian's Palace at Split Croatia

Eastern Europe Time Travel in Split. Walking Among Ancients in Diocletian’s Palace This is my first entry into a medieval town in Croatia, a country where Eastern and Western Europe meet. Roman architecture, limestone buildings, the turquoise sea, and Mediterranean cuisine make this place one of the best destinations in Europe. Visiting Diocletian’s Palace feels…

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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Old town at Dubrovnik Croatia

Eastern Europe Dubrovnik: The Crown Jewel of My Croatian Journey Croatia has been the highlight of my trip, and Dubrovnik is the best of the best. Why? Three attractions I loved most: walking on the city walls, swimming in the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, and riding the Dubrovnik Cable Car. The Old Town…

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