Besalú is one of the most popular medieval villages in the Catalonia region of Spain. It’s easy to reach from Girona or as a day trip from Barcelona, and we’ve visited a number of times. Based on our experiences, we wanted to share with you a guide to things to do in Besalu – beyond […]
Archives for September 2014
How to stay in a Villa for less than the price of a Hostel
When I lived in the UK, friends and I would often band together and go on holidays to giant houses in remote parts of the country, including the Scottish Highlands or the Lake District. We usually hired extravagantly huge houses for these adventures. I remember one on a 10,000 acre estate which came complete with […]
The Street Art of Rio de Janeiro
Ah, Rio! It’s an amazing city for many reasons, although one of them might not come to mind as easily as, say for example, the beaches. I’m talking about Rio’s street art, which, once you’re there, you’ll find pretty much everywhere – yes, on the aforementioned beaches, too! I dearly love street art, because I […]
A 1 Day Helsinki Itinerary
If you’re visiting Finland, you should definitely set some time aside to visit Helsinki – even if just for one day. There’s plenty to see and do during a day in Helsinki, from food to shopping and sight-seeing. I’ve visited on a number of occasions, both in summer and winter, and here’s what I recommend […]