


Postcard of the Week: Azulejos
Azulejos are bluish tiles that are found all over Portugal, especially in Lisbon. In this colourful city it’s actually more unusual to find a wall without decorative tiles than with. […]

Postcard of the Week: Peñiscola
Peñiscola is a small town on Spain’s east coast, in the region of Valencia. Its population in winter is just 5,000 people, but swells to around 300,000 in the […]

Third Year Abroad: Pros and Cons of Working Abroad
Choosing how to spend your Year Abroad is not nearly as easy as it seems. Here I’m going to take a look at the pros and cons to help you […]

Guest Post: The Life of an Intern in Lisbon
Annalisa Moscatiello gives us an insider’s peak into life in one of Europe’s hidden gems: Lisbon. Lisbon has a light and warmth that charms and fascinates any traveller. I’ve […]

Postcard of the Week: Tapas
This postcard comes from Barcelona and pays a wonderful homage to the unforgettable and irresistible tradition of Spanish tapas. Granada, however, is the true home of tapas, where you will […]

Flat-hunting Abroad
I’ve just been going through a highly stressful flat-hunt in London, although it needn’t actually have been all that stressful because I’ve done it a total of four times […]

Postcard of the Week: The Palio di Siena
The Palio di Siena may be recognisable to some from the opening scenes of Quantum of Solace and it dates back to 1656. It’s a biannual horse race that takes […]

Postcard of the Week: Feria de Sevilla
The Feria de Sevilla is essentially a week-long party that takes place every April, typically two weeks after Semana Santa, in the capital city of the incredible Andalusia, involving hundreds […]