Returning to Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) day after day in the early part of March wasn’t without its stresses. As fun as it was throwing yourself headfirst into technological oblivion, all of this futuristic stuff can get a little too much. It’s only natural […]
After four years living in different parts of Spain, mostly in Barcelona, I can proudly declare that I’ve never had my wallet or mobile phone stolen. Most English-speaking travelers have a horror story or two, especially from some wild weekend in the capital of Catalonia, […]
Every year, the same event takes place. You wake up on the first of the year, having had a great but not up-to-your-expectations evening, filled with resolve. This year will be the year, you think. Everything will be different and better and nothing can bring […]
DIY lodging options like Airbnb have revolutionized the way we travel. And while the hotel industry is not in any imminent danger of dying, many travelers have chosen the more personal — and often cheaper — option for their vacations. The best way to get to […]
There is a tiny little store on the corner of the market in Santurce that sells the best piña colada – just the right amount of rum mixed with pineapple and coconut milk. Salsa music is blasting and almost everyone is dancing. I kid you […]
‘Are you going anywhere this summer?’ ‘Are you spending Christmas in England?’ I’m often asked about my travel plans, which are invariably non-existent. I loathe all things Christmassy, and it’s the worst time of year to head to the UK. Everyone is stressed, tickets are […]
Face it, Internet friends, you are getting bored of wherever it is you are living and you want to journey somewhere strikingly (or at least a little) different than your current environs. But wait! You are broke (or mostly broke), but with the ineffable and […]
If you are visiting destinations such as Spain, Greece or Turkey, you will probably be aware of the need to apply copious quantities of sunscreen and watch out for bag-snatchers. What you will not be aware of is a phenomenon known as Smug. In 2013, […]
Image above by Toniflap / Shutterstock.com Spain’s El Camino or The Way of St James is one of the most popular hiking trails in the world, with thousands of visitors plodding along its paths each year. Although the individual sets their own route, the most common trek […]
Image: A view of Barcelona from Gaudi Park Flying from my home in Barcelona to my hometown, Melbourne, Australia, usually requires arming myself with concise and considered answers to a whole lot of well-intentioned questions from interested friends and family members. Pondering on the themes […]
In 2013 I made it a resolution to travel more throughout the year and I’m happy to say that I kept that resolution, having made it to 4 continents and 10 countries. Living life as a slow traveller and nomad sure has its virtues, one […]
