Suitcase essentials

The perfect finds for traveling & moving abroad.

In 2022, I packed up my life and moved to Barcelona, and I quickly learned just how important it is to have the right gear for moving abroad. That is why I am starting this series: to share the absolute perfect items I’ve found for traveling and relocating. So, if you are thinking about moving abroad, or if you’re just prepping for your next big trip, this post is definitely for you! 🙂

Daytrip to Blanes

If you’re looking to escape the buzz of Barcelona for a day, Blanes is the perfect coastal retreat. Just over an hour by train from the city, this charming seaside town marks the gateway to the Costa Brava and offers a quieter, more authentic taste of Catalonia.

Spend two days with me in Barcelona

My cousin came for a few days to visit from The Netherlands, I could finally show her around my favorite city again 🙂

I did had to work while she was here, but luckily I had 2 days off where we got to spend the whole day enjoying beautiful Barcelona. Read on further to got some tips of this amazing place.

A day in Tossa de Mar, Spain

From Barcelona you have many places to go for a day, Tossa de Mar in the famous Costa Brava is one of them. It is such an amazing place, I went in the end of September with one of my friends and the temperature is still very good. I also noticed that there aren’t many tourists anymore, because this place is quite famous for it’s picturesque streets, the good food, cute boutiques and of course the hidden gem: the small beach and the amazing view over it.

Read on further to get to know how to get there and some tips on what you can do 🙂