After a few days exploring Hakone, it was time to move on to Osaka. We took the Romancecar to Odawara Station, where the station’s many bento stalls caught our attention. The sheer variety was amazing — beautifully arranged boxes filled with rice, pickles, grilled…
After a full day immersed in the historic heart of Istanbul, we were ready to explore more of the city’s rich layers, from Byzantine treasures to lively streets and waterfront views. Hagia Sophia, Archaeology, and the Pera Palace We began our second morning at…
After a great day at Tokyo DisneySea, we left early the next morning from Shinjuku Station to Hakone-Yumoto Station. The train ride out of Tokyo felt like slipping into another world. Skyscrapers and highways slowly gave way to forested hills, small towns, and rivers…
We arrived at Tokyo DisneySea on Halloween, and the park was buzzing with extra excitement. Lining up before opening, we could see families, couples, and groups of friends all dressed in costumes or carrying themed merchandise. The anticipation in the air was palpable. As…
After two full days exploring Harajuku, Shinjuku, Asakusa, and Omotesandō, we dedicated the next couple of days to the heart of Tokyo. This part of the city blends history, tradition, and the pulse of modern life, with everything from bustling markets to serene gardens…
After months of planning, excitement, and the endless countdown on our phones, our two-week trip to Japan finally began. Victor’s parents flew from Barcelona to London to meet us so that we could all fly to Tokyo together. On a Friday evening after work,…
If you’re looking for a mix of dramatic landscapes, historic villages, and charming countryside, the Peak District is hard to beat. Nestled in the heart of England, this national park offers rolling hills, limestone dales, rivers, and a rich tapestry of history and literature.…
Barcelona is a city of barrios, each with its own rhythm, flavour and story. From beachy stretches in the east to hillside hideaways in the west, the city unfolds across ten districts, home to dozens of distinctive neighbourhoods with overlapping borders and unique identities.…
This trip to Massachusetts began with a celebration. One of my best friends from college was getting married in Northampton, and Victor and I had planned to attend. Since we were crossing the Atlantic for the occasion, we decided to turn it into something…
The Adirondacks have always held a special place in my heart. When I was in high school, my family spent summers at my uncle’s cabin not far from Lake Placid. Those visits became some of my fondest memories, filled with swimming in cool lakes,…