Things to do in Montreal: a complete travel guide
Montreal (or Montréal in French) is often described as North America’s most European city, and after spending a weekend there, I can totally see why. From historic streets and leafy parks to incredible food and vibrant neighborhoods, the city has a charm that really surprised me — I actually found it more atmospheric than Toronto. I visited Montreal in the fall, when the foliage around Mount Royal was at its best — and even the rainy weather couldn’t dampen the city’s inviting charm. In this detailed travel guide, I’ll walk you through the best things to do in Montreal, what to eat, where to stay, how to get around and a few great day trip ideas. At the end of the post, you’ll also find a Montreal map with all the locations mentioned here.
2025 travel year in review: destinations, highlights and upcoming plans
As 2025 comes to an end, I’ve been looking back at a year that felt intense, grounding, and deeply meaningful. While I didn’t travel as far as in previous years, the trips I took these last twelve months felt more intentional: a mix of slow travel close to home, family road trips, reunions with friends, and a few unforgettable adventures abroad. From Morocco and the Austrian Alps to London, Spain and the French Atlantic coast, this 2025 travel year in review reflects where I went, what I experienced, and how travel shaped my year — both on the road and at home. Below, you’ll find my 2025 travel recap by month, along with destinations visited, highlights, and links to the travel guides I published throughout the year.
What to do in Barcelona: my travel guide to Catalonia´s capital
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain, right after Madrid. With over 1.5 million inhabitants, it is the capital of Catalonia, a northeastern region located by the Mediterranean Sea but also bordering on France. Barcelona is one of the most popular options when visiting the country thanks to its touristic attractions, its mild climate and its delicious food. Read this comprehensive travel guide to learn more about the top things to do in Barcelona, where to eat and stay, and so much more.
What to do in Salzburg, Mozart´s birthplace
The city of Salzburg — the enchanting birthplace of Mozart and one of Europe’s most beautiful baroque cities — completely stole my heart this second time around. I spent a couple of sunny August days wandering its cobbled streets, admiring elegant architecture, blooming gardens, and the classical melodies that seem to echo everywhere. If you’re wondering what to do in Salzburg (Austria), this detailed travel guide covers the destination’s best attractions, what and where to eat, where to stay, how to get around, essential travel tips, and the top day trips from Salzburg. You’ll also find a handy map at the end featuring all the places mentioned here.
Top things to do in Valencia: travel guide + map
As the capital of the Valencian Community and Spain’s third-largest city, Valencia (also known as València) offers a fascinating blend of historical heritage, modern architecture, vibrant culture and world-famous food thanks to the famous 'paella'. Located along the Mediterranean coast, this town is perfect for those looking to enjoy pleasant weather all year round. In this travel guide, I'll show you the top things to do in Valencia, from the ten must-do attractions to lesser known hidden gems, including what to see and do, what and where to eat, and where to stay. At the end, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the places mentioned throughout this post.
Las Fallas festival in Valencia (2025 guide): what to see, do and eat
Each year during the first half of March, Valencia becomes an exuberant city with grand firecrackers and firework displays, towering satirical figures and loud music bands at every turn. This traditional festival is known as ´Las Fallas´ and if you happen to be in town during those days, you´ll quickly notice that this is a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Valencian Community. Want to know more about this authentic celebration? Then keep on reading this travel guide about the Fallas in Valencia (Spain), based on my personal experience, to help you understand and navigate this festival like a local.
Barcelona Card review: is it really worth it?
Wondering if the Barcelona Card is worth buying in 2025? This official city pass includes free public transport, select museum access at no charge, and discounts across dozens of attractions. I tested it during my five-day visit to Barcelona, so here’s my honest review: from everything you need to know about prices, to what’s included and whether it truly saves you money.
Best things to do in Stockholm (travel guide + map)
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and also one of the trendiest cities among the Nordic countries. 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, from the best things to do in Stockholm to where to eat and stay. 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 the Stockholm 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 the Stockholm 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.
Solo trip to Lucerne
Lucerne (and its surroundings) seem to have been taken out of a fairy tale. With its elegant buildings surrounding the clear lake, Lucerne is a Swiss jewel!
Although I had been here when I was younger, I didn't remember much except for Lucerne's famous Kapellbrücke (the wooden bridge with flowers all over).
Paris in December
