Aix-en-Provence: More than a neighbour
Europe fascinates because of it’s urban density. It’s not so much a population density – even the larger cities here don’t get into the same level…
Learning a language, Part II
The last post in this series focused on the first few steps of learning a language – specifically me learning the French language during my travels.…
John, Perpignan
I don’t think I’ll ever forget that feeling. Of being on the train from Barcelona and finally crossing the border back into France, reading the signs…
A Review: Spain
What started out as an intended two or three week trip to get a taste for Spain turned into a six week voyage around the Iberian…
Olga, Barcelona
Go back five years ago and I was experiencing my first international travel in the province of Québec in Canada. Besides the excitement of a different…
Barcelona: The pick of the Spanish bunch
The enticing part of long-term travel is the ability to visit the smaller, lesser known cities. The one’s that haven’t been exposed in the many travel…
La Sagrada Família: Stunning yet misrepresented
Situated in Barcelona is one of the most famous religious structures in the world. It’s not famous for it’s ancient origins – it is only one…
Vicente & Gabrielle, Aldaia
After a long string of “traditional” Couchsurfing with strangers or not finding a host at all, Javier reminded me how fun it was to Couchsurf with…
Couch to couch 