One of the many great things about living in Spain is the regional identity that each part of the country has and in Catalonia and in Barcelona, it is no different. The Catalan people and their culture is a important factor in the city and the region and understanding will help you to understand the […]
Europe
Getting Around Europe
Standing in the cold in Folkestone, looking over the Channel with Europe invitingly close; the warmer weather, the desperately rich coffee, the breath-taking architecture, it is easy to see why a few weeks backpacking around Europe draws travelers every year. Backpacking really does build an easy camaraderie amongst strangers; more experienced backpackers feel duty bound […]
Eating Healthy While Backpacking Through Europe
Having backpacked through Europe, I know that eating healthfully can fall by the wayside; due to lack of options and a transient lifestyle, finding healthy options can present quite a challenge. But eating healthy while backpacking is not an impossible task; it simply requires a little bit of planning. Accommodation Many hostels provide free water […]
