Toulouse: A Swim Upstream

For the second leg of my French adventure, I chose a location not too far from Bordeaux. In fact, my second destination, Toulouse, the 4th largest city in France, is only 3 hours by bus from Bordeaux. Also, and most importantly, Toulouse is located along the Occitanie portion of the Garonne River. But, this is…

In Awe of Amsterdam

“Travel is the best way to be lost and found at the same time.” I don’t know who exactly said that, but it describes adequately my experiences this past weekend in Amsterdam, the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. This was my 6th overnight trip since arriving in Portugal, but my first solo trip…

How Sweet you are, Sevilla

Granada was a beautiful city. So, as I boarded the three hour bus ride through the rolling countryside of Andalusia, my hopes were high that Sevilla, my next destination, and the capital of Andalusia, would be just as beautiful. I wasn’t too sure though, as I had especially enjoyed the stunning vistas and cozy feel…

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