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 […]
Category Archives: SPAIN
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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 be […]
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
I started getting into my wines when I lived in Australia. I mean I’d always been a drinker of the stuff, just never really a connoisseur; yet in my life prior to travel blogging (when I managed restaurants around the world to fund my adventures) it became increasingly important that I learnt what I was […]
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Mar
Mar
In case you weren’t aware, there is a reason why millions of people visit Barcelona every year and why I’ve named this city one of my top 50 places to visit in Western Europe! Whether you want to marvel at the glorious architecture, take a deep dive into some rich history, try delicious food and […]
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Jun
Jun
As Big World Small Pockets continues to unearth tips about how to travel through more typically expensive destinations like Australia and Europe for less, I couldn’t resist turning my attention to the capital of Spain, the wonderful city of Madrid. Here’s how to explore this city for less… Related Posts The Best 2 Day […]