Destinations

Begur and the Costa Brava
Having never heard of Begur, I had no idea that we were in for a treat when we climbed the winding medieval stone lane that leads from the parking lot to Plaϛa Sant Pere de Begur. The church towers over…
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Olot – Castellfollit de la Roca – Monells
Olot, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Monells are three charming towns (villages) with a Medieval history. OLOT Although Olot has Medieval roots, it suffered significant damage from earthquakes in the early 15th century, which ultimately led to a positive outcome:…
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Salvador Dali’s – Spain
Salvador Dalí, the iconic Surrealist artist known for his unconventional, dream-like sculptures and art, was born in Figueres, Spain, in 1904. He attended school in Figueres and spent his school holidays in Cadaqués by the sea, where his family had…
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Besalu – Spain
We arrived in Besalu in the early morning when the air was crisp and the ancient village bathed in autumn sunshine. Merchants began to open their stores, and the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries wafted into the tiny…
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Matsuyama and Uchiko
From Takamatsu to Matsuyama, it's a scenic two-hour bus ride through the countryside past rice paddies, fruit orchards, forests, and villages. Matsuyama is famous for the Dogo Onsen, the oldest and most famous hot spring in Japan. Once you've experienced…
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