Last updated on November 18th, 2020 at 12:45 amPlanning a trip to Barcelona and wondering whether the Barcelona Card is worth buying? We recently visited Barcelona for an academic conference and our 9 year wedding anniversary, in a lovely stay that totaled 6 days. When not working, we had a fantastic time exploring inspiring Gaudi’s…
Last updated on February 26th, 2025 at 04:13 pmA couple of years ago I made a brief journey to Oslo. It’s probably the most expensive place in the universe outside the space station. A single bed in a 4 person shared hostel room, at the lowest rated hostel in town, cost the equivalent of €35…
Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 04:03 pmLike many people, we generally don’t like flying. Being crammed like a sardine on a long haul flight, or being hassled to buy Ryanair scratch off tickets really takes the joy out of living a Greek myth. But if you want to experience far away lands, flying…
Last updated on January 2nd, 2023 at 09:03 pmA few years ago I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. My breathing stops while sleeping, depriving the brain of oxygen. This can cause a myriad of increased health risks if not treated. I was prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, with an attached air hose…
Last updated on December 3rd, 2025 at 08:11 amCantillon Brewery has been brewing lambic beer with the same equipment since its inception in 1900. The active brewery and museumis located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Apart from visiting Cantillon, there is little other reason to venture into this part of town. The experience is nothing…
