Barcelona’s allure lies in its mix of history and modernity, drawing travelers to its vibrant streets and diverse neighborhoods. The question of where to stay is pivotal, shaping your experience of the city. In this guide, I’ve combed through Barcelona’s hundreds of hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.

My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks Tokyo, and share our insights and recommendations to help you make the most of your visit in this comprehensive 5-7 day itinerary. This is geared toward first-time visitors who have never seen the city, but there are many gems that even a Tokyo veteran would enjoy.

Tokyo is the largest city in the world, and where you stay can greatly impact your time there. My husband and I have spent a collective 12 weeks in the city, and explored many of its central neighborhoods as we consider moving here. In this guide, I’ve combed through thousands of Tokyo’s hotels and narrowed them down to a few great properties, organized by neighborhood and budget.

Amboise was such a cute town, and the food was amazing. In the center of town is Château Royal d’Amboise, which you should definitely make a stop at.

When you think of fairytale castles, Chateau de Chambord is the picture-perfect embodiment of that dream. The largest and most majestic of the castles on the Loire, this should definitely be on your itinerary if you’re in the area.

The best thing we did in the Loire Valley was convince my mom to join us for a sunrise hot air balloon ride. The morning we went, there was dense fog and mist from the night before, making for jaw-dropping views as we saw the fog rising from the towns and gathering over the Loire River.

The Loire Valley, often referred to as the “Garden of France,” is a picturesque region west of Paris, known for its stunning chateaus, charming villages, and world-class vineyards. Here’s a week-long itinerary to make you feel like a prince or princess, king or queen.

If you find the prospect of planning a trip to Morocco yourself overwhelming, an organized tour is perfect for you. Here is how you should think about choosing and hiring a tour company for a life-changing trip to Morocco.

Visiting Morocco for the first time can be a little overwhelming. Here are 18 things you must know before going to Morocco, including how to avoid scams, how to avoid food poisoning, and how to navigate a taxi.

While you may have a great time in the country in just a few days, you’ll want to spend two weeks the incredible diversity that is Morocco’s geography. If you’re planning a 14-day adventure, here is your perfect itinerary.

In 2014, three big names in gastronomy founded Disfrutar, a 2*-Michelin restaurant, in Barcelona. In 2022, they opened a sister restaurant, Compartir. We went there for lunch, and I think it will soon be either Bib Gourmand or earn a star.

Six years after initially conceiving the idea, and seven months after realizing we could make the idea real, we’ve finally done it: we’ve moved abroad! Specifically, we’ve established two “home bases,” in London in Taipei, and split our time between Europe in the summers and Asia in the winters.