Category: Europe

What to do and where to go during Pride in Amsterdam

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What to do and where to go during Pride in Amsterdam - LGTB community | Pride weekend Amsterdam | The Solivagant Soul

Last year I spent my first Pride weekend in Amsterdam. It was amazing, from the Drag Queen Olympics, to the boat parade. It was all fantastic. Parties everywhere, sun, love and an amazing vibe all throughout the weekend. If you want to know more about Pride weekend, where to go and that to do, keep on reading. What is Pride week(end) in the old A’dam Although in many locations across the globe the LGTB community celebrate Pride during a weekend, Amsterdammers go a step forward and have a 10 day event going on. Let’s be honest, if Dutchies know about…

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Visit Amsterdam Light Festival

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Daytrip to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps - The Solivagant Soul

After almost half a year living in Amsterdam I could not be any happier. Every weekend there is something new to do. For example, a couple of weeks ago, I participated in an “Ugly Sweater Run”. Then I went to the van Gogh Museum. And later, I visited the Christmas Market. And this is right in the middle of winter, when there are barely sunlight hours. Festivals and parties happen all around the city all year long. Even though in the summer there are music festivals everywhere in the Netherlands, there is a beautiful art festival going on in Amsterdam…

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Correfoc or “La Dansa de Diables”, Catalan Folklore at its best

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Correfoc and Devils Dance in Barcelona for la Mercè 2018 - The Solivagant Soul

Today I will explain you a bit more about Catalan Folklore, in special, about the Correfoc. So, as I have told you a few times before, I was born and raised in Barcelona. In my opinion, the best city in the world… If you were asking. Even though I fly back a couple of times per year, this one has been a bit a bit weird and I have found myself in Barcelona quite often. There may have been a couple of babies involved. Not mines, but two I love quite a lot. Anyways, the last time I was there,…

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Zermatt summer, a car-free paradise in the Swiss Alps with perfect weather

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Daytrip to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps - The Solivagant Soul

A few weeks ago, when the sun was still shining and I could leave the house without a parka… I was lucky enough to visit Zermatt. I was actually visiting my parents. They decided to spend part of their holidays in the North of Italy until I convinced them to take a small trip to the Swiss Alps. And to be honest, while it was ridiculously hot in Italy, this small trip to Zermatt summer was basically heaven. Even though it is not a twenty minute ride from Italy… Zermatt can be the perfect daytrip! Where’s Zermatt and why Zermatt…

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Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year

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Spend Sant Jordi in Barcelona, the most romantic day of the year, the Catalan Saint Valentin - The Solivagant Soul

Tomorrow is April 23rd. Also known as the Saint George in the world or Sant Jordi in Barcelona and Catalonia. Besides that, April 23rd is also the world day of literature and, in Catalonia, the most romantic day of the year. Moreover, because Sant Jordi is also a kind os skipper of Catalonia, is a day when plenty of celebrations go on through the city. Today I will tell you a little bit about the story behind Sant Jordi, what are the local traditions around it, why is the most romantic day of the year and some ideas about places…

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Where to stay in Venice: from the best hostels to the luxury hotels

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Where to stay in Venice - The Solivagant Soul

Where to stay in Venice is one of the main problems of visiting this beutiful city. Anyone who visits Italy, or even Europe, should pass through Venice. Even though it is an amazing city, one in the world, in the past years it has become more and more a touristy attraction. Because of this reason, there’s a lot of infrastructure to help the traveler. On the other hand, it is quite hard to find anything close to real in Venice. If you decide to go, you have here the perfect guide to find where to stay in Venice ! First…

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Daytrip to Poseidon Temple in Sounio beach – An Odyssey in Greece

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Daytrip to Poseidon Temple - An Odyssey in Greece - The Solivagant Soul

I was in Greece a couple of years ago. Even though I have thought about writing about it, I had such a terrible experience that I have postponed it ever since. Although the whole trip was a big fat mess, I will tell you today about the Poseidon Temple in Athens, near Sounio beach. Where is the Poseidon Temple and how to get to Sounio Beach The Poseidon Temple is located in Cape Sounio or Sounio Beach, about 70km South from Athens. It’s location is unbeatable. Hovering above the sea, located on the top of a small hill and with…

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Best sunset in Hvar, where should I go?

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Best sunset in Hvar , Croatia - The Solivagant Soul

Hvar is a little island in Croatia. Halfway between Split and Dubrovnik, it is a well known party destination. But don’t let that stop you, there’s plenty to do if you don’t like to party anymore. Because I am too old to party (just don’t like it), we were looking for a quieter space and a more relaxed athmosphere. And we hit jackpot! Because of some proficient use of TripAdvisor and a little bit of luck, we found the best sunset in Hvar! Where is Hvar Do you remember a few weeks ago when I talked about the Pakleni (or Paklinski) Islands?…

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New Year’s Eve in Spain : Grapes and Champagne

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New Year's Eve in Spain : Grapes and Champagne - The Solivagant Soul

We Spaniards and Catalans have our own set of special and funny traditions. And of course, a New Year’s Eve in Spain could not be any different! How things often roll in New Year’s eve in Spain Although maybe not as much as in Italy, we are often very familiar. It doesn’t matter if you have a big or a small family. In a New Year’s Eve in Spain you all get together. You will eat like there’s no tomorrow. Then, you will pass through the grapes tradition and maybe afterwards you will leave with your friends. Classy and elegant,…

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Praia das Catedrais, a beach made out cathedrals

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Praia das Catedrais, a beach made out of cathedrals in Galicia, Spain | The Solivagant Soul

When people visit Spain they often go to the magnific Barcelona (and remember, don’t do this). Or to sunbath in the coast of Valencia. Some of them even go surfing in the Basque Country. What most international tourists don’t do is visit Galicia. This region, right on top of Portugal, has it’s own story, language and traditions. With a very strong celtic influence, it is said that many witches are between their people. Meigas, they call them. Plenty of stories run in their folklore and there are dozens of magical places in the small region. Today I am telling you…

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