Spain has been a place I have been wanting to visit for some time. It was more interesting than I imagined; its got rich history, good food and some absolutely beautiful vistas that inspire me to want to come back. I must admit, however, that I didn't find the general Spaniard customer service in Madrid… Continue reading Spain: Madrid
Month: August 2018
Real Madrid
Oh yeah! Now, this was a super cool one-day tour. Coming to the Estadio Santiago Bernebeu was the highlight to my whole trip in Madrid. I honestly felt like a kid again! I grew up in Pasadena, California miles away from the Rose Bowl; I was an adolescent during the 1994 World Cup, which took… Continue reading Real Madrid
Spain: Toledo
During my time in Madrid I opted for a one-day trip to the ancient city of Toledo - a beautiful little town with so much history that I simply could not pass up. Toledo dates far back to the Roman occupation, 192BC. After the Roman empire Toledo came under Muslim rule until it was finally… Continue reading Spain: Toledo
Spain: Segovia
Aqueduct of Segovia This Roman built aqueduct bridge of Segovia is one of the city's three major attractions. When you first arrive into this small town, this aqueduct is the first to greet you. Followed by the Segovia Cathedral in midtown and at the far back is the castle. This place felt like something out… Continue reading Spain: Segovia
Portugal: Porto
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon, it is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its steel bridges, narrow cobbled streets and picturesque river front. It's a true gem. I loved my one-day trip here. Porto has become one of Western Europe's most popular attraction and it's easy to understand… Continue reading Portugal: Porto
Portugal: Sintra
Lisbon was a great travel hub, but the real reason I came to Portugal was to visit the famous sites in Sintra and the famous coastal city of Porto. And these two destinations did not disappoint! They are beautiful picturesque towns that made my travels here completely worth the effort. Portugal is considered as the… Continue reading Portugal: Sintra
Portugal: Lisbon
The first thing I noticed upon my arrival in Lisbon was the grittiness of the city. It's old, it's dirty but it is also very welcoming. For a fast paced traveler like me, I felt right at home. The people are very friendly and the prices for everything were very reasonable, which is a huge… Continue reading Portugal: Lisbon
United Kingdom: Cambridge
I have always wanted to visit the U.K and since my brother and his wife lived in Cambridge I could not pass up the opportunity to check this place out. My whole U.K visit exceeded my expectations. Cambridge is a small university town, home to the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University and the… Continue reading United Kingdom: Cambridge