Lessons after buying and renovating my apartment in Irún (Spain)
After being an expat for many years, life brought me back to my hometown in Irún. Shortly after, I decided to start looking for my own place. Today marks exactly one year since I moved into my new apartment. On this occasion, I wanted to reflect on what I've learned during these months, from searching and buying the perfect apartment, to renovating it from scratch. For those decoration lovers out there, I've also included plenty of before and after pictures to show you the transformation of the property. In case you're interested in buying or renovating an apartment in Spain, I trust these tips will be helpful!
Camino de Santiago: hiking from Irún to Deba along the ‘Camino del Norte’
For centuries, the 'Camino de Santiago' has been a captivating experience for people taking on this pilgrimage route. During three days this summer, I had the chance of joining some friends along the first stages of the Camino del Norte, from Irún to Deba. Keep on reading to learn more about the Camino, our hiking itinerary and some tips that might help you plan accordingly. At the end of this post you will also find a map with all the locations mentioned here.
The Alarde in Irún: ‘fiestas’ of San Pedro & San Marcial
Traditions close to one's heart can be hardly put in writing. So many words come to my mind when I think of June 30th, the day of San Marcial: passion, pride, emotion, memories. This is by far my favorite day of the year, the one we wait for all year long in my hometown of Irún. Curious to learn more about the traditional military parade known as Alarde? Then keep on reading.
A guide to the Feria de Abril in Sevilla
Every year, Sevilla becomes the city that never sleeps for a week. During those days, locals and visitors flock to 'El Real de la Feria', a vast outdoor complex set for the occasion, to enjoy life dancing sevillanas, drinking rebujito and meeting with friends and family. Want to know more about this unique celebration? Then keep on reading this guide about the Feria de Abril in Sevilla (Spain) to understand and navigate this festive occasion like a true sevillan@. Olé!
A week in Paris: day by day itinerary
Tips for a memorable visit to Disneyland Paris
Paris may be the city of love, but it is also worldwide known for its theme park: Disneyland Paris. No matter how young or old you are, I can guarantee you'll never forget your stay here. During our recent trip to the French capital, my brother and I spent a day in Disneyland. Learn all the tips for your visit to Disney: from what you can do, where you can eat or sleep and how to get there. Enjoy!
Skiing in the French Pyrenees
I just returned from enjoying three wonderful days skiing in the French Pyrenees with my brother and it was so refreshing! After four years since the last time I skied, I'm glad to report that I survived and that I also had lots of fun and spent some quality time. We visited three ski stations in three days with my Dad's campervan. Follow our adventure!
10 series & films to travel while binge-watching
During these pandemic restricting times, I believe it is fair to say we've all had our fair share of staying at home. Luckily, entertaining platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime made the task easier. Since we couldn't really travel anywhere, they brought travel to us through series and films. Here is a selection of my favorites to explore the world while binge-watching. Follow along!
4 cities to visit in Sweden
Over the years, I've had the chance to visit Sweden various times, be it with our family campervan, with friends or traveling solo. Below you will find my recommendations of the four cities to visit in Sweden (Stockholm, Vaxholm, Göteborg and Malmö) that you should make sure to include in your trip itinerary, along with some tips on what to do in each of them. Ready to start exploring these Swedish destinations?
Stockholm travel guide (+ map)
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and also one of the trendiest Nordic cities. If you're looking for cool vibes, plenty of sightseeing spots and lush nature, you came to the right place. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know when visiting Stockholm, from what to see and do to where to eat and sleep. At the end of this post, you'll also find a map with all the spots mentioned here for your ease of reference. Enjoy!
