From October 14th to November 1st, 2022, I traveled through Spain, Andorra, and France—three countries that unfolded like chapters in a beautifully layered story.
In Spain, my journey moved between vibrant city life and quiet coastal beauty. I wandered the streets of Barcelona, taking in architectural wonders like La Sagrada Família and Park Güell while walking through the Eixample to admire more of Gaudí’s extraordinary vision.
But it was La Sagrada Familia that moved me most deeply.
My guide, Montse, who showed me around that cathedral, sensed my reaction immediately—my chin trembling, tears quietly falling without effort or restraint. I stood in complete awe, overwhelmed by its beauty.
It remains, without question, my favorite church on Earth.
Just north of Barcelona, I soaked in the coastal charm of Calella de Palafrugell and Cadaqués, and visited Port Lligat, where I stepped inside the wonderfully surreal world of Salvador Dalí’s home. I also wandered the medieval streets of Besalú, letting each place leave its own lasting imprint on my heart.
From there, I drove north into the Pyrenees to Andorra la Vella, where I spent three nights surrounded by mountains, star-filled skies, and the gentle music of cowbells echoing across the hillsides. It’s true what they say—the altitude brings vivid dreams, a slowed sense of time, and a deep, quiet calm.
I then made a brief stop for 2 nights in Bordeaux before returning my rental car and hopping on a high-speed train to Paris. I spent five unforgettable days in the 13th arrondissement, with a view of the Eiffel Tower from my fifth-floor balcony. I wandered to the base of that tower...then walked all the way to the First Arrondissement to wander around the Louvre, crossed the famous bridges over the Seine, admired Notre-Dame Cathedral, spotted the Statue of Liberty replica on Île aux Cygnes, strolled along the Champs-Élysées, and made my way to the Arc de Triomphe—taking in all the beauty along the way.
Before this journey, my only glimpses of Europe had been Iceland and Amsterdam. This trip opened the map a little wider for me—deepening my love for the continent and stirred that ever-present travel bug I’ve carried with me for as long as I can remember.
It’s my pleasure to share a few of these special moments with you in this video. I hope you enjoy traveling alongside me—and thank you so much for watching 🤗
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