How are your 2018 goals going so far? Now that the first quarter of 2018 is almost gone it’s time to recap. For this year my goal was to produce the minimum possible waste, and concretely, to get rid of all the plastic in my life. These first 3 months have been useful to make myself aware that we our lives are coiled in plastic.
Sustainable Tourism
The benefits of being a local foodie traveler
The benefits of eating local products when traveling, and some examples for preparing a gastronomic route in Catalunya by yourself. There isn’t a better way to know a land than through their food!
Do you prefer to invest your money in a good meal instead of doing paragliding? Do you have a mental list with all the restaurants that you wish to try and you’re short on time/you need more days to achieve it? When you are preparing a trip, do you normally look for information about the typical foods of the destination and some good restaurants? If you answered YES to all the questions, then it means you’re a foodie; and you feel happy when thousands of pleasant flavors explode in your mouth and you exclaim “Delicious!” while you are still chewing. [Read more…] about The benefits of being a local foodie traveler
Volunteering as a different way of tourism
As you may know, there are plenty of volunteering programs arranged by the European Union all around the continent. I recently had the opportunity to participate in one and I have to say; it’s totally worth it. [Read more…] about Volunteering as a different way of tourism
Hidden treasures in the heart of Catalonia.
I love discovering new places in Catalonia, as well as revisiting those that I fell in love with and show them to other people in order to rediscover them through their eyes. Last month I could do both spending a whole weekend with my boyfriend in la Garrotxa, a region with a variety of landscapes: ancient volcanoes, beautiful valleys, and precipitous mountains. I want to share with you the musts of the route and, in addition, tell you about the cozy accommodation that I stayed in, so you can spend some wonderful days in this region. Continue reading and let yourself be carried away through Catalonia’s charm. [Read more…] about Hidden treasures in the heart of Catalonia.
Who says that nature has no culture?

Naturalwalks has the solution! It is a Catalan company specialized in ecotourism, and as Evarist March (its director) says, they show the culture through nature and landscapes. Could you imagine a walk through a forest discovering medicinal plants, and how to use and conserve them? Could you visualize a wine tasting where the exotic flavors of Mediterranean wild flowers mix with the particular aromas of Catalan wine? Can you envision it? Check out this video, it will help you!
