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Random Photos from Calpe, Spain

Our short stay in Calpe left us wanting more. Even though it’s a relatively small city on the Costa Blanca, three days and nights were not nearly enough time to appreciate everything Calpe has to offer. But we did find plenty of time to take loads of random pictures, which we’ll be sharing with you […]

Picanya, January 2025 – The Dana’s Aftermath

We hope these photographs, all taken in Picanya in late January, 2025, three months after the flooding, help illuminate the scope of the problem.

Valencia Under Construction in 2021

Construction dominated Valencia in the summer of 2021, making it a fascinating time to explore the city as numerous projects uncovered layers of its rich history.

The Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield, Ohio

One of the most curious tourist attractions in Springfield, Ohio is the Hartman Rock Garden.

The Darmstadt Dioramas at the Hessisches Landesmuseum

The Darmstädter Dioramen premiered in 1906, and were immediately hailed as a revolutionary new way to appreciate the natural world.

Climbing the Peñón de Ifach in Calpe

The Peñón de Ifach boasts a rich biodiversity, and we loved spotting different types of plants and birds.

A Taste of the Good Life at Amsterdam’s Hotel TwentySeven

The night we spent at the TwentySeven was the best we've slept in a long time. After aperitifs, then the sauna, then the jacuzzi, we were in a good state for sleep.

First Impressions of Amsterdam on a Self Guided Tour

We finally decided to spend a longer time in Amsterdam. Come with us on this self-guided walking tour.

Modern Architecture in Calpe – Costa Brava

Just 90 minutes south of Valencia by car, the small city of Calpe occupies a privileged location along the Costa Brava.

Amsterdam’s Ultra-Cool Volkshotel

We stayed a couple weeks in Amsterdam, in December of 2024. Neither of us had previously spent much time in the Dutch capital, and I’m not sure what we were waiting for. This might be the most obvious sentence ever, but… turns out, Amsterdam is cool. The canals, the coffeeshops, the people, the culture; everything […]