Bordeaux, a port city in south-western France known for its wines, ancient Roman ruins, and Gothic architecture.
Category: Photography
Madrid & Barcelona
My two-month Eurotrip in autumn of 2022 started and ended in Spain. Here are a few photos.
Lucera & Biccari, Italia
In 2021, I had a crazy idea that took me to Puglia in southern Italy to look for a €1 house. Although I didn't end up buying a property, it's an experience I'll never forget and I hope to return someday. LUCERA • BICCARI Lucera First, I stopped in Lucera, a larger town that connects… Continue reading Lucera & Biccari, Italia
Roma: La Città Eterna
I am absolutely in love with la Città Eterna, the Eternal City, a vibrant, layered, captivating metropolis and one of my favourite cities in the world. Photos from my visit to Rome in October of 2021.
Sevilla
I travelled to the Andalusian capital from nearby Faro, across the border in Portugal, during the first days of December, 2021, just as the Omicron variant shut borders again and my flights to Morocco were cancelled. Left with no choice, I booked a flight from Madrid to Bogotá, leaving me only a few days in… Continue reading Sevilla
Paris 2021
Photos of my visit to Paris in September of 2021.
Barcelona & Sitges
My first visit to Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern Spain, was in September 2021. I took the train from Madrid and arrived just in time to enjoy tapas and beer before sunset. I was in and around Barcelona for only a few days and was able to visit the town of Sitges & the… Continue reading Barcelona & Sitges
Cities
Faro, Portugal
The first time I went to Portugal was at the end of November of 2021 when I visited the southern city of Faro. Despite being the capital city of the Algarve and the gateway to the country's southern coast, Faro has an estimated population of fewer than 70,000. Its twisted alleys and ancient archways add… Continue reading Faro, Portugal
Côte d’Azur: Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer
From the colour of the water to the colour of the buildings, from the art to the sunsets, and of course, the sound of the waves rolling the smooth, round rocks, the food, and the beach culture, this is undoubtedly one of my favourite regions of France.
Laura Restrepo Ortega 