A semester in Barcelona and all the adventures that come with it
I have mixed feelings about Vienna. I found the city to be surprisingly commercial, expensive and not nearly as charming as Bratislava or other cities I had visited. But despite my hesitancy to embrace the Austrian capital, I have nothing but good memories of my time there. The vegan scene there is incredible, I enjoyed …
The U.F.O. Bridge is often considered to be one of the most unique communist era constructions in Eastern Europe. Originally built between 1967 and 1972, it acquired its extraterrestrial name from locals referencing its round futuristic looking peak, and the name has stuck among Bratislava residents and visitors despite its official title being The National …
The Gaudi inspired dragon with flames bursting out of its sides “If you play with fire you get burned,” goes the English language idiom. And it appears that it doesn’t translate very well into Catalan. Correfoc is a tradition in Catalonia dating back to 1978, supposedly randomly taking place while celebrating La Merce, one of …
In the U.S., pizza has endless regional variations, from Chicago’s deep dish to New York’s signature slices, American pizza gastronomy has crafted its own world. I grew up on the classic cheese, either delivered in a box, from the freezer section of Kroger or hand-rolled and baked with a homemade crust. Since going vegan, I’ve …
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Part 1 and Part 2 In 79 A.D. Mount Vesuvius secured its place in history when its eruption completely destroyed the now infamous civilization of Pompeii. It wasn’t the first nor the last time it would erupt, but it certainly is the most famous occasion. Now, many visitors hike to explore the volcano, or even …
Find Part 1 of my trip to Naples here Following the perhaps overused rhetoric on what people say are the best things about travelling, my favorite part is the spontaneity. As a constant planner, travelling pushes me to more whimsical in my decisions and adventures. Only spontaneity can lead you to places that you could …
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If I had to describe Naples in one word it would be grit. It’s rough around the edges – there’s always a light dusting of cigarette butts or other types of trash along the ground, graffiti marks many of the old whitewashed walls and pedestrians have to zig and zag to avoid oncoming vehicles and …
On a map, Naples’ city center seems like it would be an easy trek from its international airport. Whereas some travel hubs have airports that can hardly be considered within the city’s vicinity, the Naples aiport, which several budget airlines serve, is under 5km away. But despite its proximity and what should be an ease …
The weather was still chilly on my next day in Basel, but with the rain puddles dried up and sun peeking through the clouds, the day lended itself much more to exploring. I headed towards the three-country bridge. It’s an easy ride from the main railway station on tram 8. The tram takes passengers across the border into Germany, and with a stop right in front of the bridge, you can go from Switzerland to Germany to France in a matter of minutes.
At one of my classes at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, my professor always starts the class asking where students have traveled and where they will be travelling the following weekend. When I told him, I would be traveling to Basel, Switzerland he looked a little confused. Why Basel? He essentially asked. Sure, this Swiss city isn’t …
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To Barna & Beyond 