In fall 2019 my partner and I embarked on the biggest trip of our life. We left Montreal behind to live in four different European countries. Here’s my long term travel guide to how we slow traveled across Europe for four month!
Travel Tips
Not all games are easy to travel with so I put together a list of travel-friendly games that are even more fun to play, solo, in a group, for 10 minutes, or for 3 hours!
Everyone has their own list travel essentials that they never leave home without. It ranges from packing the necessities to comfort items that make us feel closer to home.
I love free walking tours! It’s the first thing I look for in any city I’m about to visit. It’s a great way to learn about the history, some local hang outs, and even intriguing fun facts.
Discovering the wonderful world of Belgian beer can be a bit overwhelming at first. There’s no hiding it, there’a lot to take in. They brew over 2000 different beers in over 200 active breweries. Included in those are some of the best beers in the world!
The last thing you want to happen on vacation is not be able to enjoy it. So, I always make sure to pack 5 essential teas with me to help me make the most of my time travelling.
You can visit Monjuïc for as long as you want. You can make a quick pit stop at the castle, take the Teleferic and that’s it. But there is so much more to this hill! I recommend spending a day visiting the different attractions in your Barcelona itinerary.
We absolutely loved staying in Gràcia during our Barcelona vacation. It’s the perfect neighbourhood if you’re looking to live like a local. Over a one month period, Gràcia truly became our home away from home.
At first glance, Barcelona seems like quite an expensive city… and it is. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a few money-saving hacks out there for the city.
One of the best ways to save in Barcelona is to plan your vacation in advance.
For a whopping €25, you have the privilege to enter one of Gaudi’s most famous masterpieces: Casa Battló. The reality is that what you’re getting isn’t worth paying for.