Visiting Buckingham Palace in London – how to plan it and what to expect!

front gate of Buckingham Palace in London

If you are heading to London for the first time, chances are that seeing Buckingham Palace is on your itinerary. After all, the Royal residence is one of the top attractions and one of the most recognizable buildings in the city. Most people head to the Palace to see the exterior and witness the Changing […]

Best things to do in São Miguel, Azores – 5 day itinerary

The Azores are an archipelago of 9 islands of volcanic origin, located in the middle of Atlantic Ocean. The largest and most populated of the islands is São Miguel. It’s a very diverse place, one where you’ll find lakes, beaches, lush gardens, natural hot springs and waterfalls, among other wonders of nature. All to be […]

Furnas, Azores – a guide to São Miguel’s most charming town

São Miguel, the biggest of the Azores islands, has no shortage of beautiful places to visit. You can easily spend a week exploring it and still leave not having seen everything. While I was blown away by the beauty of the entire island, the charming valley town Furnas just might have been my favorite. While […]

Barcelona tips – know before you go

view from Nativity tower of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Spain is a wonderful country with a lot to offer and many amazing places to visit. From the beautiful Andalusia region in the South, the Basque country up North to cosmopolitan cities like Madrid. However, there’s one city, that remains # 1 Spanish destination and that is Barcelona. While I’m the first one to encourage […]