Tag Archives: beach

Algarve, Portugal

Travel Dates: December 2025 Things to do in Lagoa, Algarve Praia do Carvalho – This is a scenic spot, especially for sunset. From the parking lot, it’s just a short walk down a set of steps. If you turn left and pass through a short tunnel, you’ll reach the beach. If instead you continue straightContinue reading “Algarve, Portugal”

Barcelona, Spain & vicinity

Travel Dates: April 2025 Things to do in Barcelona Park Güell – One of Barcelona’s most iconic landmarks, Park Güell—designed by the legendary Antoni Gaudí—is located slightly outside the city center. To get there, we took a taxi from our hotel, which cost around €20, as it was the most convenient option. The park hasContinue reading “Barcelona, Spain & vicinity”

Ibiza, Spain

Travel Dates: April 2025 Things to do in Ibiza Mirador des Vedrà – No trip to Ibiza is complete without witnessing the iconic Es Vedrà. The best vantage point is from the Mirador des Vedrà, offering stunning panoramic views. While the access roads to the viewpoints are now closed, you can still reach it onContinue reading “Ibiza, Spain”

Mallorca, Spain

Travel Dates: April 2025 Things to do in Mallorca Mirador Es Pontas – This natural arch is easy to reach with just a short walk. From the end of the road (as shown on Google Maps), it’s about a 5-minute walk. Follow the main path until you reach a fork; take the left trail, markedContinue reading “Mallorca, Spain”

Antigua

Travel Dates: February 2025 What to do in Antigua Shirley Heights Lookout – A restored military lookout, the panoramic views here are beautiful. However, access to the lookout costs $15 per person, though it also includes access to Nelson’s Dockyard. After passing the ticket booth, turn left to reach the Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre whereContinue reading “Antigua”

Split, Croatia & vicinity

Travel Dates: September 2024 Things to do in Split Klis Fortress – ~20 minute drive outside of Split city center, this medieval fortress offers beautiful views of Split as well as a nice stop for Game of Thrones fans (it was used as a location for the city of Meereen). We spent about an hourContinue reading “Split, Croatia & vicinity”

St. Kitts

Travel Dates: May 2024 Things to do in St. Kitts: We visited two beaches in St. Kitts: Cockleshell Bay Beach and Frigate Bay Beach. Of the two, I recommend Cockleshell Bay as the waves are calmer here and the beach is suitable for snorkeling (clear waters that are relatively shallow). Frigate Bay had larger wavesContinue reading “St. Kitts”