Believe or not, when I first decided to go to Barcelona, I heard mixed things about the city. As a travel destination, Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in all of Europe, so it felt like everyone had an opinion about my upcoming trip. For instance, some people insisted that Barcelona is their favorite city in […]
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Europe specific.
Figueres is a small city in Catalonia that’s well known as the birth place of Salvador Dalí. Unsurprisingly, due Dali’s worldwide fame and strikingly bizarre art, Figueres is a very popular day trip from Barcelona. And I didn’t want to miss Figueres either! When I was in Catalonia, I took an independent Figueres day trip […]
Venice is one of the most popular and iconic cities in all of Italy. This magical city, sitting low on a fish-shaped island in a scenic lagoon, is the perfect European destination for a traveler to simply wander and get lost without stressing too much about his or her personal safety. After all, you are on […]
Like many American high schoolers, Romeo and Juliet was the first Shakespeare play that I’ve ever learned about in school. Although I struggled with the language, I still appreciated the drama’s many plot twists, wild betrayals, and forbidden love. As I continued my education, I fell deeper in love with Shakespeare’s tragedies, and as I […]
Padua (or Padova) is a thriving and historically rich university town that’s well worth visiting for at least a full day. Why should you dedicate time to Padua in comparison to other Italian cities? Well … Padua is home to several stunning churches, colorful frescos, vibrant piazzas, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and so much more. […]