There’s no question one of the reasons I enjoyed my time in Mallorca so much was down to the fact I stayed in an incredible Airbnb! Located in the northwest of the island, it took over 15 minutes from the main road to reach this deserted spot down a dirt track. Surrounded by mountains and […]
Category Archives: SPAIN
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Nov
Nov
I’m not going to keep on here, because somehow I feel I’m preaching to the converted now, but once again let me briefly reiterate Mallorca is not what you expect! At least, it’s not what I expected. Images of lobster-red, beer-swilling Europeans on package holidays be gone! And instead, please usher in upbeat cycling enthusiasts […]
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Oct
Oct
Who would have guessed that the capital city of a stunning Spanish island could have been such a star attraction?! With so many amazing beaches around as well as wonderful fishing ports, not to mention national parks and mountainous trails, it really is pretty amazing that Palma makes it onto any list of the best […]
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Oct
Oct
Well! Had it not been for my trip to this Balearic island in September, I certainly would not have been writing this post! In fact, I certainly would not even be recommending going to Mallorca, such was my view of this Spanish isle. But I have to say, the trip I just enjoyed to this […]
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Oct
Oct
Before I travelled to Mallorca, I honestly thought it was only a place for package tourists and badly sunburnt brits abroad! Admittedly, this might be due to an opinion formed during my childhood holidays there in the early nineties, but nevertheless, I certainly wasn’t aware of how great Mallorca was for independent tourists. I knew […]
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Apr
Apr
One of Europe’s most famous cities and an absolute gem on the travel and backpacker scene, no trip to Spain is complete without taking in a slice of Barcelona for at least 1 day. From the wonderful architecture of this city to its beachside location, its bustling bohemian culture, its food and its nightlife, few […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s one of Europe’s most loved cities and with the Spanish ambience, top sights, artistic flavour, coastal location and great food and wine on offer, there’s no question that Barcelona is an absolute winner. If you haven’t visited Spain or even Europe that much, then there’s a high chance this gem is going to […]
Africa, Europe, MOROCCO, SPAIN, Western Europe
Catching the Ferry from Spain to Morocco: All You Need To Know
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Mar
Mar
If you’re looking to travel in a more eco-friendly way, or a more adventurous way, then catching the ferry from Spain to Morocco is a great way to start! Connecting the link between 2 continents in an easy and accessible way, this is where the excitement of an overland adventure can really kick in – […]
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Mar
Mar
Heading to Paris and Barcelona? Here’s how to travel between these 2 fab cities. In case you haven’t heard, 2020 is the year that I’ve made a pledge not to fly. Yes, that’s right, a travel blogger not taking a single flight for a whole year! If that sounds a) totally crazy and b) like […]
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Nov
Nov
The centrally-located capital of Spain, Madrid so often gets overlooked in favour of its more touristy national counterpart, Barcelona. But if you want to discover a more local city vibe in this country, then can I suggest heading for the capital instead. A fairly small and easily navigable European capital, it’s amazing just how much […]