I was really unsure if I should do a day trip from Barcelona to Girona by train because I wasn’t sure if Girona is worth visiting. But when I got there I loved it. Maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for city walls, where you can walk on top of, and for colourful houses next…
The street art in Valencia is awe-inspiring. And as much as I love to just wander the streets to discover new pieces of art, it’s fascinating to learn about the meanings behind street art. So I strolled through the city, especially the el Carmen neighbourhood, since that’s where most of the street art is located,…
Paella is internationally considered to be a national dish of Spain, but actually, it’s just a national dish of the Valencian region. In its current form, paella originates from the rural area just outside of Valencia, around Albufera Lake. So, if you visit Albufera Valencia paella is a must! Nowadays, the Albufera region is a…
I spent a month in Valencia and after seeing signs for paella everywhere, I had to try cooking my own Spanish vegan paella. Since paella traditionally isn’t vegan, I veganized the recipe from visitvalencia.com. The paella turned out delicious and every time I make it it reminds me of my time in this lovely Spanish…
Are you sick of dragging your big backpack or suitcase around with you on holidays? Do you get impatient waiting for your checked-in luggage at the airport and worry about what would happen if the airline lost it? This was me just a few years ago when I was travelling with my massive backpack through…
What’s better than a delicious vegan chocolate muffin? A delicious vegan chocolate muffin with a creamy filling! These muffins are easy to make and the filling adds something special to your muffins. My favourite filling is nougat but you can use whatever your heart desires.
Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, has a lot to offer. And compared to the biggest cities in Spain, Madrid and Barcelona, it’s unbelievable how budget-friendly Valencia is. There are many amazing, free things to do in Valencia. It’s a great place to experience that travel and sightseeing don’t have to be expensive. You…
Valencia is still underrated as a tourist destination. It “only” has about 2-4 million visitors each year, which is still a lot. But compared to the roughly 30 million visitors every year in Barcelona, it’s not that much after all. The city has a lot of traditional touristy things to offer but there are also…
Granada and Malaga are two highly recommended cities in Andalusia, Spain. So you might consider setting a base in one of them and visiting the other as a day trip. Malaga is definitely the bigger city with almost 580,000 inhabitants compared to Granada with about 230,000 inhabitants. But size is not everything in the battle…