Tagged with Europe

Let’s Go To Ljubljana

Let’s Go To Ljubljana

I should never have ended up in Ljubljana. When you look at a map and see how to get to the Greek Islands from Madrid, the best way is a cheap flight across the Mediterranean Sea. But for some reason, I thought that the best way would be to go almost the entire way by … Continue reading

The Pull of Porto

The Pull of Porto

I’d been dreaming of moving to Spain ever since I got home from my university exchange in 2006. So naturally the first long weekend I got when I finally did move to Madrid, you’d imagine I’d spend it somewhere in Spain, right? Wrong. Thanks to some cheap Ryanair flights, a little bit of arm twisting … Continue reading

A Day in Segovia

A Day in Segovia

Living in Madrid means living in the most land-locked location in Spain. Like me however, the Romans had a great appreciation for water and one of their most well kept ruins in this part of the world is the aqueduct in Segovia. Only about 2 hours from Madrid by bus, you feel like you’re entering an … Continue reading

On the Road: Madrid

On the Road: Madrid

I’ve recently moved to Madrid, so I’m not sure if it really counts as On the Road or not. Anyway, here are a few photos to give you a taste of my life and where I’m living nowadays. The Plaza Mayor, where Ana Botella recommends you “have a relaxing cup of café con leche.” The … Continue reading