Park Güell: A Failed Housing Development, a Modernist Dreamscape One of the things I love most about Barcelona is that its history isn’t tucked away behind glass cases – it’s out in the open, baked into the hillsides, tiled across benches, and spiralling up in improbable shapes that make you wonder whether the architect was […]
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Welcome to my new Museum With Me series. I’m kicking it off with with one of the Barcelona’s true cultural giants: the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. Perched on Montjuïc hill inside the grand Palau Nacional, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is one of those museums that quietly promises you “just a quick
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Our December Postcard is from Barcelona, Spain! 🎄✨If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to Christmas traditions, Spain – and especially the Catalonia region – is here to surprise you. From log‑beating gift rituals to a pooping figurine hidden in the nativity scene, the holidays here are a joyful mix of Catholic
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Meet Michael: Explorer of Culture, Curator of Curiosity At Around the World in 80 Cards, we believe every postcard carries a piece of the person who wrote it – their voice, their memories, their way of seeing the world. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest storytellers, Michael, whose love for travel, culture,
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In Italy, Christmas isn’t just a holiday – it’s a full‑blown cultural experience. From early December all the way to the Epiphany on January 6th, the country transforms into a warm, sparkling celebration of faith, family, and (let’s be honest) a whole lot of food. If you think you know festive traditions, Italy is here
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The Christmas countdown is ON! Hop aboard our “Around the World Holiday Express” as we explore the end-of-year traditions from across the globe! Second Stop🚂: Germany! From candlelight coziness to sugar‑dusted treats, this country knows how to party in December. Grab your schnitzel and let’s go! German Christmas Traditions Quiz! Hints! A Handwritten Adventure Delivered to
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The Christmas countdown is ON! Hop aboard our “Around the World Holiday Express” as we explore the end-of-year traditions from across the globe! First Stop🚂: Netherlands! Sinterklaas is a Dutch tradition, really for children. It starts already mid-November, when he arrives, and it goes until the evening of December 5. That’s the big day. It’s
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This is an alternative comprehensive itinerary for those planning their own trip to Iceland. 🌍 Introduction Embark on an extraordinary journey across Iceland’s ever-changing landscapes—where fire meets ice, and nature reigns supreme. This self-drive itinerary takes you through some of the country’s most iconic and awe-inspiring destinations, including the tranquil shores of Lake Mývatn, the
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If you thought Christmas was all about cozy sweaters and sugar cookies, think again. In Iceland, the holiday season is a thrilling blend of folklore, food, and firelight – where trolls roam, cats devour the unfashionable, and children await nightly visits from a gang of rascally pranksters. Welcome to Iceland’s strange and spectacular Christmas. 🕯️
Few experiences rival the magic of seeing the Northern Lights dance across Iceland’s night sky. But catching them isn’t just about luck – it’s about timing, location, and a little science. Although we were not lucky enough to see them, we learned a lot along the way and using the tips below will really help
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