Alternative Travel

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(re)Wandering in Madrid: Fuente del Berro

(re)Wandering in Madrid: Fuente del Berro

Imagine 2 green areas abruptly separated by a high-speed road. Above us only sky. Imagine the people who live there in the shadow of a big tower nicknamed “The Lollipop”. I wonder if… Read More

(re)Wandering in Madrid: Dehesa de la Villa

(re)Wandering in Madrid: Dehesa de la Villa

So there is this isolated 64-hectare “pasture” with cedar plantations. Reforested with pine trees in the days of Queen Isabel II, the Dehesa de la Villa park is now half an hour away from… Read More

Protest, Activism, and Street Art in Barcelona

Protest, Activism, and Street Art in Barcelona

The independence process has had a profound impact on urban space, but Barcelona also lends itself to other interpretations and offers many different paths that you can take spontaneously… Read More

Visual Rambling in the Republic of Catalonia

Visual Rambling in the Republic of Catalonia

During my last visit to Barcelona, Spain, I followed the traces of the so-called “Republic of Catalonia” taking a walk along the streets of Gracia, Raval, and Eixample districts… Read More

5 Essential Tips for Your Next Camping Trip

5 Essential Tips for Your Next Camping Trip

When we think about camping and everything we could do to improve the experience, we always consider the important stuff. Things like packing extra clothing and a comfortable sleeping bag… Read More

Hiking in the Late Fall and Winter Season

Hiking in Late Fall & Winter

Hiking in late fall and winter is quite an exciting and varied experience, offering many alternatives: from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to bushwalking. If you have a strong sense of independence… Read More