Short haul flights, train trips and voyages in car are manageable even in uncomfortable clothes. But when you’re talking about hours and hours in some form of transport, concessions to comfort must be made. High heels, leather, and anything skintight–these […]
Europe
Friday Photo Essay: Vall de Nuria: An Outdoor Escape Near Barcelona
A short trip from Barcelona, Vall de Nuria is a picturesque destination for hiking in warmer weather, and for skiing during the colder winter months. Sweeping panaromas of dramatic mountain ranges, and a veritable petting zoo await visitors here, but […]
Friday Photo Essay – The John Lennon Wall, Prague, Czech Republic
The Lennon Wall in Prague is one my favorite examples of outdoor art in Europe, and definitely figures among the best example of graffiti art that I’ve seen on my travels. Somehow, despite the randomness of who participates and what […]
Burano, Italy: Beaded Peacocks, Rainbow Houses and the Crone
Canals and City Streets, Burano, Italy Burano is a tiny place crammed with tiny shops and restaurants for day-trippers from Venice. Rainbow-hued houses are reflected in the murky green waters of narrow canals. Above it all looms the optical illusion […]
Venice Part III: Floating among Palazzos
Gondola Parking in Venice – Chris Ciolli Despite Jesus’ harrumphing over the expense (nearly one-hundred euros for less than an hour), I’m dead-set on a gondola ride this trip. Just because I’ve been blessed with a second chance at Venice, […]
La Virreina: Getting to Know Barcelona’s Giants: Guest Post for the Barcelona Metropolitan
Amid the hustle and bustle of La Rambla, find a quiet refuge among some of the city’s famous residents at La Virreina Centre de la Imatge. Afterwards, treat your eyes to free photo exhibitions upstairs. Everybody knows about La Rambla. […]
Piazza San Marcos and Pink Drinks: Venice Part II
Piazza San Marcos, Venice- Chris Ciolli About Venice: Stretched across a group of 118 small islands in Northeast Italy riddled with canals and linked by bridges. The city and marshy lagoon where it is located are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. […]
Catalan Culture for Free: Guest Post on for the Barcelona Metropolitan
Castellers at La Festa Catalana in front of Barcelona’s Cathedral- Jesus Sancho Go ahead; gorge on Catalan culture for free. From now until September 15th, savor a Saturday celebration of all things Catalan complete with sardanes, castellers and gigants in front of Barcelona’s Cathedral—free of […]
Serralada de Marina Park: Guest Post at Barcelona Metropolitan
Cloister at Sant Jeroni de la Murta Monastery For the past few weeks, I’ve been guest-blogging about free things to do in Barcelona over at the Barcelona Blog for Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine. First up was the lush flower garden at Cervantes Park. My second entry […]
Cervantes Park: Guest Post at the Barcelona Metropolitan
Cervantes Park For the next few weeks, I’ll be guest-blogging about free things to do in Barcelona over at the Barcelona Blog for Barcelona Metropolitan Magazine. First up is the lush flower garden at Cervantes Park. An Excerpt: In the […]