Travel guides and tips

Visiting Paris in the summer and love live music? A three-day rock music festival, Rock en Seine is just the event for you! I came here in August…

Nestled between the Gothic Quarter and the beachy vibes of La Barceloneta, the Barcelona neighborhood of El Born is a unique blend of bohemia and tradition that will…

Barcelona, as the capital of the Catalonia region, is in a strategic position between stunning mountains, medieval villages and beautiful beaches. Most of them are less than 200…

St Patrick’s Cathedral, also known as “America’s Parish Church,” is one of the largest cathedrals in the country. By “large,” I mean it takes up an entire city…

The Palais Garnier, home to the Opéra Garnier, is a place of art, beauty, and even intrigue. You can appreciate its art and beauty in the live shows…

At first glance San Diego’s Old Town appears to be a collection of rustic shops and festive restaurants, the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon.  And it…

La Rambla, a pedestrian boulevard in Barcelona, may sound like any flâneur’s dream with its long line of beautiful trees, variety of cafes and kiosks, and benches to…

Every big city with a history of art has its share of famous residences just like the Ennis House, but I doubt any modern city can boast the…

Paris is not only a city of lights, but of breathtaking monuments. It’s no surprise the most celebrated monument in the city is the Eiffel Tower. The Notre…

One of the most visited places in Barcelona is the ornate Roman Catholic basilica la Sagrada Família aka the Basilica of the Holy Family. And rightfully so. This…

When it comes to incredible food, vibrant culture, and disproportionately sunny days, there’s nothing quite like San Francisco’s Mission District, a palm tree-lined stretch southeast of downtown that…

For more than a hundred years, Chicago has had a reputation for organized crime and Mafia violence. In 1919, Al Capone moved from New York City to Chicago…