I mostly write about Spain, but I’ve been bitten well and truly by the travel bug. Here’s where you can find all my posts about non-Spain travel.
I generally write about European weekend getaways (all those low-cost airlines are amazing), but occasionally I venture further abroad, too!
If you’re interested in reading about a particular destination, use the drop-down menu above to pick your locations.
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The Creepy Side of Edinburgh
No gimmicks - that was my main criteria for choosing a tour to get to know the creepy side of Edinburgh. I didn't want out-of-work actors in gory costumes leaping out at me and shrieking; I wanted to legitimately get to know the historical part of the city that's...
Why You Should Visit Yorkshire, England Right Now
The U.K. is one of my favorite places to travel by far; there's just so much to explore on this fantastic little green island, from fascinating cities with thousands of years of history to some of the prettiest views I've seen in my entire life. And there's one part...
2 Amazing California Markets You Have to Eat At
Lots of people I come across with in Spain believe that there's not really such a thing as American or Californian cuisine. While it's true that there's nothing compared to a culture that's developed a rich food history over hundreds and hundreds of years, it's...
On the Trail of Harry Potter in the U.K.
If I had to pick one book that's been important to me…well, I'd have to stop and think for a while! I love to read and re-read stacks of books. But there's one book that holds an extra-special place in my little heart, and that's the Harry Potter series. I know that's...
Expectations vs. Reality: A Surprising Trip to Helsinki
Sometimes you visit a place and it's exactly what you expect it to be like from the guidebooks and photos. Other times, there's something special that those books and pictures aren't quite able to capture - and that's what I found in Helsinki, Finland. A couple of...
A Literary Adventure Through Dublin
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Dublin? Okay, so it might be something like Guinness, or pubs, or castles, or leprechauns (all but one of those are fair!). But a huge element of Dublin culture is the city's incredibly rich literary culture....
