The Barcelona story is defined by the phrase "Seny i Rouxa", common sense paired with wild imagination. A city of contrasts and beautiful impulse.
Gaudí's first commission in Barcelona is the red and black candelabra-style lamp posts in Plaça Reial. Most people miss them, but these are a hidden gem.
In Barcelona you don't drink Vermouth, you "Do Vermut" - a few snacks and a glass of this intense and layered fortified wine.
October 2, 2025
The Happy City Index — published by the Institute for Quality of Life — ranks 200 global cities using 82 indicators across governance, environment, economy, mobility, citizen well-being, and health. Cities are then grouped into “Gold,” “Silver,” and “Bronze” tiers, with the top 31 dubbed the “Gold Cities.” In 2025, Copenhagen takes the crown, but […]
September 23, 2025
You don’t find a great speakeasy; you earn it. You push on blank walls, whisper a password, climb behind a fridge, or squeeze through a row of gym lockers that definitely weren’t on the floor plan. And when the door clicks? Boom—low lights, big ice, and cocktails that feel like little acts of theatre. Below […]
September 22, 2025
Wondering where to spend New Year's Eve? From fireworks over Sydney Harbour to samba in Rio, these are the 10 best cities in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve, with history, traditions, travel tips, and must-do experiences.
September 18, 2025
Forget what you think you know about Albania. This tiny Balkan country wedged between Greece, Montenegro, and the Adriatic has spent decades flying under the radar while its neighbors hogged the limelight. But here’s the secret: Albania is the full package. Stunning beaches without the Santorini price tag, Ottoman-era towns that look straight out of […]
September 16, 2025
There are deserts, and then there’s Joshua Tree. If you’ve ever stood under its endless sky while those twisted, Dr. Seuss–like yucca trees reach into the stars, you know this isn’t just another national park. Joshua Tree is a rite of passage. It’s part rugged wilderness, part rock climber’s playground, part stargazer’s cathedral. And if […]
September 15, 2025
There’s a moment when the sun drops behind a skyline and a city exhales. The workday fades, the streets hum differently, and neon or candlelight fills the gaps where daylight once was. For some travelers, that’s when the real journey begins. Welcome to noctourism—the art of traveling for what happens after dark. The term is […]
