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, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips
How to Do a Figueres Day Trip from Barcelona
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
Europe, Packing Guides, Travel Destinations, Travel Tips
Packing Guide: What to Pack for Venice in June
08
Aug
Aug
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 […]
Europe, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration, Travel Itineraries, Travel Tips
2 days in Verona Itinerary: The Best Things to See & Do
04
Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re traveling alone to Europe and feel concerned about personal safety, I want to tell you not to worry in the slightest! Solo travel is safe if you take care of yourself, physically and mentally, with the same amount of effort you do at home. And I feel like I can speak as an […]