Only a weekend in Barcelona? What to See

Barcelona: either the city of Gaudi or a city so wonderful Freddie Mercury wrote a song about it. Just kidding, it’s both! I spent a weekend in Barcelona, and with it being the second weekend of March, it was a great time to visit. With the beach and everything, summers can get outrageously busy, crowded,…

The Perfect Guide for Your First Time Visit to Zanzibar

During the summer of 2022, I experienced my first time visit to Zanzibar, with a volunteer group called GIVE Volunteers. For those who have never heard of Zanzibar, it is an island off the coast of mainland Tanzania. It was my first visit out of the country in seven years, but I enjoyed every minute…

Exploring Terceira and Porto: A Guide to Portugal’s Hidden Gems beyond Lisbon

Remember when I visited Lisbon back in February 2025? Well, this time Patrick had his chance to visit Portugal! Although he did not visit Lisbon, he visited two other must-see places: Terceira in the Azores and Porto. This article will cover the best of those two places while also covering similarities and differences between those…