How to travel to Barcelona on a budget (my ultimate money-saving guide)
Barcelona might be famous for Gaudí’s masterpieces, sunny terraces, and late-night tapas—but you don’t need a big budget to enjoy it. After visiting the city countless times, I’ve learned exactly how to travel to Barcelona on a budget while still making the most of everything this vibrant Mediterranean destination has to offer. In this post, I’ll share my tried-and-tested money-saving tips to help you explore Barcelona affordably—from free things to do and budget eats to cheap accommodation and transport hacks. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, this post brings together all my best Barcelona content in one place, with updated advice and insider tricks.
The best views of Barcelona: all the scenic viewpoints you can’t miss
I’ve been lucky to visit Barcelona countless times, so this post on the best views of Barcelona comes from personal experience. Even though exploring the city on foot is great, appreciating it from above will give you a whole different perspective: its hills, rooftops and towers reveal a perfect blend of the Mediterranean Sea, the nearby mountains and its unique architecture. Below you’ll find my favorite panoramic spots to admire Barcelona. Each location includes a little description, what you’ll see from there and a box with essential tips to plan your visit. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the viewpoints mentioned here. So whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, these panoramic viewpoints will help you see the city from a whole new angle.
What to do in Rome: my comprehensive travel guide & map to the Italian capital
Rome, the Italian capital, is a fascinating city with so many things to see and do that it could literally take you a lifetime to cover it all. To keep it simple, I´ve prepared this detailed travel guide so you know exactly what to do in Rome, where to eat and stay and how to get around the Eternal City. At the end of this post, I´ve included a map with all the locations mentioned throughout this post.
The best panoramic views of Rome
12 things to see and do in Rome
Rome (also known as Roma in Italian or the Eternal City) is the imposing capital of Italy. You could literally spend a lifetime exploring its fantastic ruins, monumental fountains, and breathtaking churches as there are endless attractions, but here's my shortlist of the 12 things you should see and do in Rome. Ready to get started?
Another year, another summer in Mallorca
Vacationing in Baleares
Cote d’Azur: 7 places to visit along the French Riviera from St-Tropez to Menton
The glamorous French Riviera, a coastal stretch in southeastern France, immediately calls for luxury yachts, golden beaches and sunset drinks admiring the Mediterranean. Indeed, its landscapes and luminosity have long inspired artists and writers such as Picasso, Scott Fitzgerald, Van Gogh and the like for a reason. This wonderland located in the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region features dreamy destinations, from idyllic cities by the sea to charming villages in the countryside. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to plan your trip, from the best places to visit in the French Riviera, to what and where to eat, where to stay and so much more. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Bienvenue à la Côte d'Azur!
Things to do in Marseille, the Mediterranean capital of the Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur region
As the second largest city in France, Marseille exudes its unique personality around every corner. With its vibrant and ancient port by the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by a gleaming coastline, imposing landmarks and welcoming people, you will soon understand why this town has transitioned from an underrated destination to a must-visit in the country. In this travel guide, I'll walk you through everything you need to know to plan your trip, from the top 10 things to do in Marseille, to what and where to eat, where to stay and some day trip ideas. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Bienvenue à Marseille!
