Best time to visit Istanbul: based on my experience. In this post I want to talk about a topic that comes up often in the comments from my readers, and it’s the weather. I have visited Istanbul numerous times during different months and experienced different weather there. I went through my records to find the exact dates of my trips, so that the information I share below is accurate and […]
Istanbul is an absolutely amazing city! I fell in love with it the moment I got out of the bus: friendly people, vibrant atmosphere, delicious food, interesting history and culture make the visit to the city an unforgettable experience. Probably, in my case one of the reasons is the fact that I have some Turkic blood in my veins 🙂 But as many other touristic places it has its traps, […]
In 2017 I did a big tour of Spain: I spent 3 weeks exploring Madrid, Salamanca and amazing Andalusia. Barcelona wasn’t included in my itinerary. I had visited it a couple of times before, so I decided to see other places, but Barcelona will always be my favorite. Sunny, friendly, delicious and spectacular, it has so much to offer to locals and travelers alike! If you don’t want to get […]
A list of things to do in Barcelona for free. Barcelona is one of my favorites. It has everything in one place: yummy food, history, architecture, beaches and sunny days 😊 A perfect city in all senses 😊 But there is a big disadvantage here: entrance fees to tourist sites can be too expensive. For example, visiting Casa Mila or la Pedrera, one of Gaudi’s masterpieces, costs 25 EUR if […]
I am pretty sure many people associate Barcelona, the most eclectic city in the country, with Spain. What is not to love there? Sun shining bright, sea a footstep away, delicious food, interesting history, loads of places to see and friendly people: this is Barcelona for me. I have been there several times, and quite often I think it is a perfect place to live 🙂 Anyway, here are some […]
Trust me, it is tough to choose what to see in Barcelona in one day. This city is full of places to visit, and even one week is not enough. I have been to Barcelona a couple of times, and below is my idea on how to spend a perfect day there if your time is limited. Some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning that I will […]
I bet everyone has heard about tapas: it is an inseparable part of the Spanish culture. Tapas in Spain are perfect appetizers and their small size allows tasting more varieties and sharing it with others. Patatas aioli and tortilla are probably the most well-known traditional Spanish tapas, but there are so many more. Some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning that I will get a small commission […]
Many years ago I was watching the famous movie The Mask of Zorro with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, when I heard Elena saying that she rode the horse at night across Andalusia. I did not know anything about this place, but I was sure it was stunning, and I promised myself that I would tour Andalusia one day. It turned out that I was right 🙂 This part of […]
I went to Spain in 2017 and spent exactly 3 weeks there. Of course, I did not stay in one city only but traveled the country extensively. I had previously been to Barcelona, so this time I decided to explore other parts of Spain. My 3 weeks in Spain itinerary includes a visit to Madrid, roaming through Andalusia and a trip to Salamanca, the university city. Below I give a […]
Madrid was the last point of my 3 weeks in Spain. Naturally, money was scarce already :), so I had to think of ways to minimize my expenses, especially considering that I intended to spend 4 days there. Madrid is expensive when it comes to accommodation, but its main tourist attractions are more or less affordable. And, luckily, there are many free things to do in Madrid, and here is […]
