A solo travel detour and a broken map app lead to a magical San Sebastian sunset over the Cantabrian Sea, proving that getting lost is part of the adventure.
Category: Europe
Unique and Strange Christmas Traditions Around the World
By PinayTraveller on December 21, 2022As Christmas Day approaches, we anticipate the joy, celebration, and, of course, traditions that go with it. While many of us may have similar traditions, such as putting up decors and exchanging gifts, Christmas is celebrated differently in various parts of the world. From the bizarre to the heartwarming, here are some unique and sometimes […]
A Cure for Homesickness
By PinayTraveller on July 21, 2021Homesickness hits me without warning. We are walking along Rue de l’ Assomption in Paris, on our way back to the Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption where we’ll be staying for the next three days. Already it is seven in the evening, yet it is as bright as 10AM. The thought of going back to an […]
The Beauty of Brick Lane, London
By PinayTraveller on July 25, 2018The narrow London road called Brick Lane is renowned for its row of old yet beautiful brick buildings. Many of these buildings are now home to some fascinating tourist attractions including vintage clothing boutiques, specialty coffee shops, the Old Truman Brewery, the famous Brick Lane Market, and some of the best street art in […]
“In Coruña, people sit around on the sea walls or the rocks and stare out to sea, as if they expect Francis Drake to turn up again and sack the city. A contemplative lot, the Galicians.” ― Phil Ball, Morbo: The Story of Spanish Football
