All About Celebrating Carnival in Barcelona
It’s that time of the year again in Barcelona! Get ready to pig out, drink, dress up and get wild during the seven days of fun leading up to Lent, a time of abstinence for Catholics. Carnival (Carnaval in Catalan) starts on February 23, Dijous Gras (Fat Thursday), with...
Swimming Pigs of the Bahamas: How to Visit Them & What to Expect
I had the chance to spend a little more than a week this winter in the Bahamas and after seeing all of the amazing photos from other travelers, I had it on my list to see the famous Bahama swimming pigs for myself. Of course, it wasn’t a surprise...
Events and Activities Happening in Barcelona: December, 2016
Barcelona’s event calendar is always full, adding to the city’s charm. Although not the best time of the year for outdoor activities, Barcelona’s weather remains more or less mild throughout the winter, providing an enjoyable atmosphere for live music events or food trucks. From special Christmas markets to concerts...
Things to Do: A Weekend in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is the perfect European city for a weekend getaway, whether it’s a visit squeezed in after a long work week, or one of many stops throughout Europe, Amsterdam is buzzing with energy and has a great vibe, not to mention, there’s something for everyone! What are the best things...
A Quick Guide to Castellers: Human Towers, a Catalan Tradition
The casteller tradition, specific to the region of Catalonia, Spain is said to have originated during the 18th century near Tarragona, where different colla (teams of castellers) began competing against one another to see who could create the tallest human castle possible. In 2010, castells were added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural...
Peak Inside the new Catalan Inspired Gastronomic Experience, Opera Samfaina
I stumbled upon Opera Samfaina while walking around Barcelona one day and was completely taken aback by what I found inside. This unique gastronomic experience on Las Ramblas, below the Liceu Opera Theater was created by world famous chefs, the Roca brothers, who opened El Cellar de Can Roca in the...