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House Hunters International - Thoughts on Being a TV Star

November 13, 2016 by Liz Peterson Adventures, Barcelona, San Francisco, Stories

Shooting your own reality TV show isn't easy, folks. 40 hours of filming for 18 minutes of TV, light jackets in the freezing cold... they call it "reality" and TV.

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November 13, 2016 /Liz Peterson
San Francisco, Reality TV, HGTV, Barcelona
Adventures, Barcelona, San Francisco, Stories

The Ultimate New England Road Trip (Part 2)

May 05, 2016 by Liz Peterson Stories, United States

Part 2 of planning your ultimate northeast road trip complete with hiking, biking, drinking, and eating - including a complete route for ease of planning!

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May 05, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Mount Washington, New Hampshire, Portland, Northeast, New England, Road Trip, US Road Trip
Stories, United States

The Ultimate New England Road Trip (Part 1)

May 03, 2016 by Liz Peterson United States, Stories

Plan your perfect New England road trip with these tips! Enjoy beautiful fall foliage, perfect, crisp weather, and beer and cheese galore.

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May 03, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Boston, Vermont, Northeast, New England, Road Trip, US Road Trip
United States, Stories

Visit Normandy: A Must Paris Day Trip

April 29, 2016 by Liz Peterson France, Travel Tips, Stories

For any traveler interested in more recent history, a visit to Normandy is a must addition to your Parisian itinerary, buy your train ticket and go!

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April 29, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Bayeux, Normandy, Paris day trip, France, Travel Tips, Paris
France, Travel Tips, Stories

El Día de Sant Jordi: A Complete History of Catalonia's Valentine's Day

April 22, 2016 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Spain, Stories

El dia de Sant Jordi (St George's Day): a Catalonian tradition celebrating lovers, friends, and family on April 23rd a la Valentine's Day.

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April 22, 2016 /Liz Peterson
catalonia valentine's day, dia de sant jordi, lovers day, spain valentine's day, Catalonia, catalunya, Catalonia Holidays
Barcelona, Spain, Stories

Easter in Paris

March 31, 2016 by Liz Peterson Food and Drink, France, Stories

Easter in Paris is a dream. There's mass at Notre Dame including the ringing of Emmanuel, brunch, and exploring Montmartre. Here's how to spend your time.

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March 31, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Brunch in Paris, Easter in Paris, Mass at Notre Dame, Paris, France, Weekend in Paris
Food and Drink, France, Stories

My Hammam Visit: An Ancient Arab Bath in Granada

March 29, 2016 by Liz Peterson Andalusia, Spain, Stories

When arriving in Andalusia I was delighted to discover the pervasiveness of Arab influence. It seemed only right to treat myself to this Hammam experience.

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March 29, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Arab Bath, El Aljibe San Miguel, Hammam, Granada, Andalusia
Andalusia, Spain, Stories

Traveling Without a Plan: Andalusia via Granada, Malaga, and Seville

March 22, 2016 by Liz Peterson Andalusia, Stories, Spain

I am a planner and I love planning for my trips, but traveling without a plan has its place. Here's why you should travel without a plan at least once in your life.

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March 22, 2016 /Liz Peterson
no itinerary, no travel plans, traveling without a plan, travel planning, Andalusia
Andalusia, Stories, Spain

Barcelona Beer Festival: A Gastronomic Delight

March 18, 2016 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Food and Drink, Stories, Spain

The Barcelona Beer Festival takes places once a year & my only regret is missing day 1 and 2! Here's what you need to know for the 6th annual 2017 event.

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March 18, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Barcelona Beer Tasting, BCN Beer Event, beer, Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona Events
Barcelona, Food and Drink, Stories, Spain

Eat Street Barcelona and a San Francisco Food Snob

March 04, 2016 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

Eat Street Barcelona is the food truck event of the city. Their marketing is stellar, but the event itself leaves consumers wanting. Here are my thoughts.

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March 04, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Barcelona Activities, Eat Street Barcelona, Food Trucks, Barcelona Events, Barcelona
Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

Belgian Waffles: Brussels or Liège

March 01, 2016 by Liz Peterson Belgium, Food and Drink, Stories

Good news! Belgian Waffles are a thing in Belgium. Find everything you need to know about the waffles in Belgium including how and when to eat both types.

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March 01, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Belgian Waffles, Brussels Waffle, Liege Waffle, Belgium, Brussels
Belgium, Food and Drink, Stories

Carnival or Super Bowl 50?

February 12, 2016 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Spain, Stories

Celebrate carnival is Sitges, one of the biggest party cities in Spain. This article will tell you how to get there, what to expect, and what to do.

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February 12, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Debauchery Parade, Sitges Carnival, Barcelona Day Trip, Sitges
Barcelona, Spain, Stories

How not to hike in Andorra

February 09, 2016 by Liz Peterson Andorra, Stories

Join 10 million annual tourists in Andorra, the tiny country between France and Spain. In the winer you can ski, snowboard, ice skate, or hike! Here's how.

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February 09, 2016 /Liz Peterson
Hiking in Andorra, Weekend in Andorra, Where to ski in Andorra, Where to stay in Andorra, Hiking, Andorra
Andorra, Stories

What to expect at Barcelona's Three Kings Parade & Fair

January 08, 2016 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Spain, Stories

While most of the world is putting away Christmas stockings and busy working on their New Year's Resolutions, in true Spanish fashion, the festivities are just beginning in Spain.

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January 08, 2016 /Liz Peterson
three kings day, three kings fair, three kings parade, twelfth night fair, Barcelona Holidays, Catalan Festivals, Events in Barcelona, Spain, Christmas in Barcelona, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain, Stories

El Ladrón aka The Pickpocket

December 14, 2015 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Spain, Stories

What happens when you get pick pocketed and confront your pickpocket asking to please have your things back? Well, let me tell you.

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December 14, 2015 /Liz Peterson
europe pickpockets, NIE, pickpocket, spanish visa, Catalonia, Avoiding Pickpockets, Spotting Pickpockets, Barcelona Pickpockets, Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain, Stories

FC Barcelona: Messi, Neymar, and Suarez

December 10, 2015 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Stories, Spain

Fútbol Club Barcelona, also known as FCB, FC Barca, and FC Barcelona, is arguably the best soccer team in the world. Play your visit to Camp Nou!

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December 10, 2015 /Liz Peterson
Camp Nou, FC Barcelona, FCB, Fútbol, Soccer, Catalonia, Barcelona Activities, Barcelona
Barcelona, Stories, Spain

Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad

November 26, 2015 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

When confronted with the brutal reality that Thanksgiving was coming up and no one was going to cook a turkey for me, this is what I did!

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November 26, 2015 /Liz Peterson
Barcelona American Expat, La Boqueria, Spain, American Expat, Thanksgiving Abroad
Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

5 weird things about Barcelona

November 24, 2015 by Liz Peterson Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

Barcelona is a phenomenal place to call home, but that doesn't mean it isn't without it particularities. Here are 5 of its most pervasive.

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November 24, 2015 /Liz Peterson
catalunya, Food in Barcelona, Spanish Phrases, Catalonia, Weird Catalonia, Barcelona
Barcelona, Food and Drink, Spain, Stories

Why you must visit Segovia

October 30, 2015 by Liz Peterson Food and Drink, Spain, Travel Tips, Stories

Segovia is a picturesque town 25 minutes outside of Madrid complete with an aqueduct, an alcázar, and a cathedral. It's the perfect romantic day trip.

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October 30, 2015 /Liz Peterson
Beautiful Spanish Cities, enchanting vacations, Romantic European Getaways, Madrid Day Trip, Segovia, Aqueduct
Food and Drink, Spain, Travel Tips, Stories

3 lessons from my fourteener

October 01, 2015 by Liz Peterson United States, Travel Tips, Colorado, Stories

Conquering a fourteener is a bucket list item for most Coloradans and I was lucky enough to check the box with Quandary during my visit. Here's how.

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October 01, 2015 /Liz Peterson
14er, breckenridge, fourteener, Quandary Hiking trail, Denver, Breckenridge, Hiking
United States, Travel Tips, Colorado, Stories
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