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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly Travels

The Celebration of the Three King

January 5 and 6 in Spain  In Spain, the main Christmas celebration for children does not happen on December 25 but a little later, on January 5 and January 6. These two days are dedicated to the tradition of the Día de los Reyes Magos, one of the most important...

A Winter Stop in the Mountains

Castellar de n'Hug is a small mountain village located in the province of Barcelona, high in the eastern Pyrenees. The village is known for its stone houses, mountain scenery, and for being close to the source of the Llobregat River. We drove to Castellar de n’Hug...

A Practical Stop in the Catalan Pyrenees

Ripoll – A Practical Stop in the Catalan Pyrenees Ripoll is a historic town located in the province of Girona, at the foothills of the Pyrenees. The town lies at the meeting point of several mountain valleys and has long been an important center of culture and history...

A Brief Stop in the Volcanic Region

  Olot is a town in the province of Girona, located in the volcanic region of Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. The area is well known for its unique landscape, with several extinct volcanoes, forested hills, and walking trails that attract visitors interested...

Crossing the Pyrenees in Winter

Col d’Ares – Crossing the Pyrenees in Winter Col d'Ares is a mountain pass in the eastern Pyrenees, connecting the French town of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste with the Spanish region of Catalonia. At an altitude of around 4921,26 feet, it is one of the scenic routes used...

A Stop in the Pyrenees

  Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste is a small mountain town in the eastern Pyrenees, not far from the border with Spain. Located in a narrow valley along the Tech River, the town is surrounded by forested hills and is known for its historic fortifications and traditional...

New Year’s Day in the Camargue

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer – New Year’s Day in the Camargue Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is a coastal town in the Camargue region of southern France, located in the Rhône delta between wetlands, lagoons, and the Mediterranean Sea. Known as the capital of the Camargue, the...

Bologna

During our visits to Bologna, we enjoyed discovering a city rich in history and character, shaped by its long porticoes, lively streets and warm-colored buildings. The medieval towers and the atmosphere around Piazza Maggiore created moments that were pleasant and...

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Modena

During our visit to L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Modena, we were genuinely surprised by the experience. The pizza arrived with its unmistakable size, incredibly large and impressive, just as this historic Neapolitan institution is known for. Despite its generous...