Having opened about 2 years ago, I couldn’t believe that I didn’t know about this place until earlier in the year.  What a gem, situated just off of Las Ramblas! Bar Canete is a mix of retro chic décor with an open kitchen / bar dining concept.   Here you’ll find modern takes on typical Spanish…

Returning to Miami will always remain one of the highlights of my travel lifestyle.  This town, South Beach specifically is still the town where I’ve clocked in the most of my adult life years, so each time I roll into town, it’s a mix of a party or partying until the late hours at any…

I guess I’ll never get enough chances to explore my adopted hometown and it’s inhabitants, although this time, the extent of my stay was a bit unplanned. It’s always interesting how one decision can affect so many others.  After choosing not to spend my second week in Europe traveling throughout Slovenia and Croatia with a…

Over the years, I’ve become accustomed to being treated really well on my travels, but a new standard of hospitality has just been set on my recent visit to Los Cabos.  Honestly if the Queen of England were to visit Los Cabos and I couldn’t imagine her receiving greater hospitality than that which I experienced…well…

One of the great selling points to living in Barcelona is the Costa Brava and it’s many beaches, coves and quaint little towns that dot the coastline heading north of town towards France.  The ease of accessibility makes it the perfect long weekend getaway destination or the ideal way to relax and decompress after a…

One of my absolute favorite ways to Get Out Of Town when having guests visit me in Barcelona is heading down to the Penedes Wine Region. Not only is Penedes rich in many varietals of reds and whites, it’s the home to over 90% of Spain’s cava (sparkling wine of the champagne method of production),…

Overindulging in the finer things in life has always been one of my greatest downfalls.   I’ve been successful in balancing out this high caloric intake with rigorous physical activity over the years to keep things in check on the outside, but as with many things in life, It’s what’s inside that counts. Wellbeing has always been…

I know, I know…those of you who know the real Gypsy know that I’m not technically applicable for the antiquated style “Fat Camp” where metabolistically challenged adolescents would be sent off to reform their habits and reduce their body mass in a few short weeks at some New England mountain retreat.  To me, yes, it’s…

As August rolls around I always find myself packing up my bags to head back to the US for a couple of months of travel.  By the middle of the month, the face of Barcelona has transformed from an eclectic mix of “casual chic meets bohemian” year round resident to pure tourist, often sporting hip…

Of all my travels around the world and romantic encounters that I’ve experienced in each place over the past year, I can say that my most significant crush was one who I came across in my home city of Washington, DC, basically one year ago. There’s the old saying that “love happens when you’re least…

After passing this years Spring Break holiday in Los Cabos, I was once again reminded of the Spring Breaks of my college days and the hedonism and debauchery that goes along with this utopian week. In many ways, nothing had changed with this scene.  Although I was not hitting up the same bars and clubs…

My last hoorah in Barcelona before I departed for my late summer / fall travel was an absolute Jetsetter / Rockstar night with a slightly bittersweet ending. This was my first time in life being invited out with a few other girlfriends by an NBA superstar, who was kind, friendly and the opposite of what…

Sometimes in life you’ve just got to learn the hard way.  Although it’s not my preferred form of education, these little lessons do pop into my life here and there every few years. After 1 month of pouring my heart and soul, not to mention entire living budget into converting my two story Barcelona penthouse…

In my career I’ve been fortunate to be one of those people who does get to enjoy truly incredible, hands on experiences such as travel, although to be honest, the majority of my work life still falls under the online category. Recently over the past few months, I’ve found that much of my personal life…

You’re never too old to run away from home, or at least that’s what I believe. Throughout adolescence, the idea never struck me as great, not so much for the overall irresponsibleness but more due to the fact that I was happily set in my day to day lifestyle and couldn’t bear to miss out…

We all know that travel can take quite the toll on your health and beauty routine so here are 10 simple ways to not let yourself go while on the road, or at least do a stellar job faking it! Keep your nails short and painted with colored nail polish.  This is an instant way…

Back in November, I considered writing about the trend of army green anorak winter coats that everyone seemed to be wearing from Paris to London to New York. I’m a huge fan of reporting on of unisex trends since I want to satisfy all of my readers and not just the ladies, however, I thought…

This is one trend that I’m loving and think will be all the rage over the summer. The Cruciani needlepoint bracelets have already become a success in Italy, in the very short time since they were created, less than one year, however their price accessibility and unisex draw make them par to be a smashing…

With so many places to go at night in Barcelona, I’m always finding new options for entertaining.  Good thing I’m not just a visitor in this town! Boca Chica My favorite of the new, chic bars in town, which is a mix of baroque elegance, nautical chill and wilderness lodge coziness.  Here you’ll find the…

What are the right ingredients to creating an epic trip?  Well, when considering this question, my mind immediately goes to of my most fabulous vacation to date, a “Single Girls Retreat” to Istanbul, for myself, recently single and my good friend, Adriana, just about to get engaged. For me, the right mix started to fall…