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!
A day in Stockholm’s archipelago: Vaxholm
Located just 35 km away from the capital of Sweden, Vaxholm (also referred to as Waxholm in Swedish) is considered the entry point to Stockholm’s archipelago islands. Although this destination might be much more exciting in the summer, I decided to venture there during the cold Swedish winter. Read this post to learn what to see in Vaxholm, how to get there and much more.
Asador Trinkete Borda: my favorite restaurant in Irún
Over the years, Asador Trinkete Borda has become my go-to place in my hometown of Irún. After living abroad for so many years, all I want to do when I come back home is eat good food that reminds me where I belong. Here's my restaurant review in case you're in town and would like to try it!
A local´s guide to Majadahonda (Spain)
Located in the northern outskirts of Madrid, Majadahonda is one of the richest suburbs of the Spanish capital. If you're looking for tips about what to do and where to eat in Majadahonda, this local guide is made for you.
Given my boyfriend's family lives in Majadahonda, I've been coming here quite often over the years. This post is a compilation of my favorite activities and restaurants, which I update on a regular basis. Let's get started!
What to do around Salas de los Infantes (Burgos)
I spent this weekend in rural Spain, around Salas de los Infantes in Burgos. Along with my Dad and my brother, we visited some family friends in their village. In these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we really enjoyed unplugging and reconnecting with nature and the simple things in life. I might be biased but I'm always amazed by the number (and quality) of activities you can do when visiting Spain. Keep on reading to learn what to do around Salas de los Infantes (Burgos).
The perfect summer day trip: Bidart & Biarritz
Although this route is perfect for a summer day trip, it will also amaze you if you do it in any other season. Both Bidart and Biarritz are beautiful, so I'm sure you won't be disappointed by these couple of French towns by the Atlantic coast! Ready to feel those wanderlust vibes?
Hiking in Peñas de Aya
Today I want to tell you about my first escape into the nature after testing negative upon arriving to Spain. As you might remember from my previous post, returning from Bolivia in the middle of the COVID pandemic wasn't easy and I had missed my friends and being outdoors so much. This weekend I had the perfect opportunity to catch up with them all in the biggest mountain close to home: Peñas de Aya. Stay tuned if you want to learn all you can do here!
Around the Irún area with my in-laws
After visiting Córdoba and Priego de Córdoba with my in-laws and some family friends, we all came to Irún, my hometown in the Basque Country. We spent a few days here altogether, enjoying great food and sightseeing lovely places such as Getaria, Zumaia, San Sebastián, Lesaka or Hendaye. Curious to know all there is to see in this area?
