La Selva means forest in English and is a region largely ignored by travelers. But, if you’re one who cares about authenticity and meeting locals, then La Selva is one of Spain’s best regions to visit. La Selva falls under the province of Girona, which is a part of Catalonia (Catalunya). We won’t get into …
When you roam the tiny charming streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, or Barri Gòtic as Catalans call it, it makes you feel like you stepped hundreds of years into the past. That is, if you manage to visually remove all the vendors and tourists. However, the reality can be very different than what it appears …
La Selva is part of the rebellious Catalonia (Catalunya) and it’s one of the greenest areas in Spain. No wonder it has ‘forest’ in its name! I’d like to draw your attention to this special region, which is rarely visited by travellers. And if you’re after an authentic Catalan experience, La Selva should be among your …
Gaudí’s architecture largely defines Barcelona and is something the city can be thankful for. I can’t imagine Barcelona without Gaudí, it would look way too ordinary! His buildings should definitely be on the top of everybody’s list of things to see and do in Barcelona! Gaudí’s religiousness and love for nature have largely permeated his …
Have you ever thought that you’ve been to a place enough times to know it pretty well and then you discover you were oh-so-wrong? This is exactly what happened to me in Budapest! Are you curious how Budapest still surprised me, despite the fact it was my 4th time there? Read on! Let me be …
Are you planning a trip to Nice, France? Congratulations on your decision, you’re going to have an awesome time! Elton John and Brigitte Bardot have homes in the area for a reason! The whole region Provence – Alpes – Côte d’Azur, however, features some other amazing cities that you shouldn’t miss! I’d suggest that you dedicate 3 …
I am a breakfast freak and my day must always start with a good breakfast. The workweek is clear – bread and something healthy. But when the weekend rolls in, my obsession with eggs comes to life! I’ve been wanting to write an article about all the mouthwatering breakfasts you can find in Prague and …
Back when I used to live in Berlin, you could come to the Parliament anytime and the only challenge would be the long lines. I was lucky and visited it a couple of times, especially when friends would come over. But times have changed and it’s not so easy today to get into the building. …
Florence, or Firenze as the Italians say, is where beautiful ancient architecture meets fine dining. Next to the charming trattorias, there’s also a ton of restaurants where locals would never even peek into, and often it’s hard to tell which is which! Fortunately, you’ve got TravelGeekery to guide you to the best local spots :) …
I just came back from my first snowboarding trip of the season. November is the earliest in the year I’ve ever started. But there are actually places where you can ski/snowboard all year round! Even though you might not be in the mood to strap on your winter gear in August, it’s still good to …
Romania has a rich and colorful cultural history. Having been invaded by Turks, been part of the Roman empire, and having its borders switched so many times – you are going to see various influences in this romantic country. If you start from the East of Romania things are fast paced, exciting, and very matter …
On my first trip to Valencia as a teenager I rushed around with my schoolteachers to see all the major sights and all that (rather boring) stuff. However, I returned to the city a year ago and was just struck by its coolness and resemblance of Berlin. I love Berlin so it’s a huge compliment! …
You should go to both, of course! But what if you have limited time and can’t make up your mind whether to visit Barcelona or Madrid? TravelGeekery is here to help :) With nearly 400 miles being the distance between Madrid and Barcelona, the two cities differ in many aspects. From subtle details to outright …
Contrary to what its name suggests, Oktoberfest doesn’t only happen in October. In 2014, it starts on September 20th and runs for 16 days. It is the world’s no. 1 festival of beer drinking. But even those who don’t like beer still flock to Munich during Oktoberfest to just enjoy the fun atmosphere (you can …
The summer sale season is in full swing and you may be checking some destinations to do a little end-of-summer-shopping. London should definitely be under your radar, especially if you’re currently in Europe. Finding where to shop in London can be daunting. There’s just way too much, this city was made for shopping! We’re here …