Welcome to the Travel Archives of Connected Horizons! Read our articles, guides and experiences from the time we spent in Europe!
Toilet rolls, that’s one way of fighting the recent pandemic. I’ve tried to think about all the possible scenarios in which you could use them and I’ve come to term there has to be only one answer: toilet paper forts. What else would you empty the shelves of toilet rolls for? Or maybe people are…
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Everyone knows Gaudì and if you happen to travel to Barcelona, this famous architecture is nothing but a proud symbol of the city. Nevertheless, even though his most famous masterpieces are located in the Catalonian capital, some seems to be hidden away. And it was then, during my random trip to North of Spain, that…
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Green welsh-like landscapes, quirky religious background and gorgeous medieval architecture. Nothing less you can expect from the beautiful Asturias. Sitting in the far North of Spain, in-between Cantabria and Galicia, the comarcas of Asturias attract visitors from all over the world. Its delicious seafood cuisine filled with queso de cabrales and homemade sidra is nothing…
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Bilbao is the right spot to get your first taste of the Basque Country. Home to the Guggenheim and the famous pintxos, the euskera capital is now a great spot to explore art and gastronomy. Strolling down the Casco Viejo (very different from La Habana) only to end up in front of the Cathedral it’s…
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Montserrat is a mountain range just under an hour away from the city center of Barcelona. Since it’s relatively easy to reach, this place is often among those weekend gateways perfect for nature lovers. Who wouldn’t want to breathe some fresh air after spending most of the week in BCN? Interestingly enough, not everybody come…
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Barcelona is a huge metropolis full of things to do, people to meet, places to visit but most importantly awesome day trips to go on. Whether you’re looking to taste some delicious papas bravas, have a walk down the Ramblas or just relax on the beach, here’s the right place! After living in the same…
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Among the beautiful places that North Italy has to offer, the quaint yet touristy Garda Lake (lago di Garda) peacefully sits among them. Due to its strategic location, just a little off the main highway A4, it is often the first “stop” for Germans, Austrians and Dutch to enjoy their summer holidays. Nevertheless, setting up…
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Who isn’t excited by the arrival of spring? This year we’ve been (in Europe) holding onto our winter clothes a bit too long but finally the warmer weather is approaching. With trees and plants blossoming everywhere some people opt to visit Hollands for the Tulips while others fly over to Catalunya for the breathtaking Temps…
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Who wouldn’t enjoy visiting the several old borgos scattered around the hills of the Garda Lake around the area of Castelletto di Brenzone ? Whether you prefer walking or riding, this little (not-so-little) trip can be simultaneously extremely rewarding and tiring but what if there’s another option ? The solution, my friends, is the ELECTRIC…
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