Must-Haves for Long Flights

Flying is not comfortable. That's the hard truth and nothing is going to change it. But through trial and error, I've found a few ways to make a transatlantic flight a little more pleasant. Water Bottle You can't bring a filled water bottle through security, but you absolutely need to bring an empty one. You…

8 Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own

No matter your style - preppy, bohemian, romantic - there are certain clothes that every woman should have. These wardrobe staples are classic pieces that will never go out of style, so you can wear them at any age. And because they're basics, they can be styled with almost anything. These wardrobe essentials are your closet's foundation, and building outfits around…

The Summer Bag I’m Obsessed With

I'm always on the hunt for new styles of handbags. They're my favourite way to add variety to an outfit. And since I tend to wear a lot of basic shades of black and white, I use handbags to add colour to my ensembles. This summer, my favourite bag is my Louis Vuitton Toledo bucket bag. Its…

Off the Beaten Path – Parks of Barcelona

My final day in Barcelona was spent metro-hopping from park to park. From the best known parks to the ones you've never heard of, I did my best to visit as many as possible. I'll start with the better known ones, so if you're only interested in the hidden gems, feel free to skip down…

Guide to the Gothic Quarter

One of my best days in Barcelona was spent exploring the Gothic Quarter. It's easy to get lost wandering through the narrow streets that wind around the medieval buildings the area is known for. There is always a crowd surrounding the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, one of the Gothic Quarter's major attractions. But walk a…

A Day in Girona with Game of Thrones

Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! If you haven't finished season 6, stop reading now!  Calling all Game of Thrones fans! If you're a fan of the HBO series (and the books, of course), consider adding Girona, Spain to your travel bucket list. Girona was the filming location for scenes set in King's Landing and…

View from Montserrat

Montserrat is an ancient monastery that sits atop a mountain near Barcelona. I took a train there early in the morning to beat the crowds. Then, I waited at the tiny train station for a cable car to take me up the side of the mountain. Visitors also have the option of taking a funicular up,…

Missteps on the way to Montjuïc

Day trip to Montjuïc with a detour to Eixample

Xocolata with Gaudi

The best hot chocolate place in Barcelona, plus architecture by Gaudi