Las Fallas in Valencia: events, traditions and travel tips
Each March, the city of Valencia transforms into one of the most vibrant places in Spain. Firecrackers echo through the streets from early morning, towering satirical sculptures appear in nearly every neighbourhood and fireworks light up the Mediterranean sky long after sunset. This spectacular celebration is known as Las Fallas, Valencia’s most famous festival and one of the most unique cultural events in Europe. If you happen to visit the city during this period, you will quickly realise that Las Fallas are far more than a festival. They represent a fascinating mix of art, satire, fire, music and community spirit that lies at the heart of Valencian culture. In this guide, I explain what the Fallas celebrations are, when they take place, the main events of the festivities and how to experience them like a local, based on my own experience visiting Valencia at the height of the festival.
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.
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.
My 2024 trips: a year in review
Another year is about to go by, and it's time to reflect on the destinations that I visited this year, and to start dreaming about the ones I'll be exploring in 2025. Even though 2024 was quieter in terms of travel compared to previous years, I still had my fair share. Here's my year in review, including my tentative travel plans for the upcoming year!