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Airlines

Five Thousand Little Houses: The KLM Crown Lounge at Schiphol

by Bubbly July 26, 2026 9 min read

Most of my long trips begin with a red-eye out of Montreal, and a fair number of those red-eyes put me down at Schiphol with hours to spend before the next leg. …

by Bubbly July 26, 2026

The Air France Lounge at Paris-CDG, Terminal 2F

July 23, 2026 6 min read
by Bubbly July 23, 2026

KLM Business Class: A Calm, Thoughtful Way to Cross the Atlantic

January 16, 2026 6 min read
by Bubbly January 16, 2026

Business Class in the Sky: KLM vs Air France vs Air Canada

December 31, 2025 7 min read
by Bubbly December 31, 2025

America

Parliament Hill – Where Canada Gathers, Reflects, and Belongs

by Bubbly January 12, 2026 5 min read

Hello, fellow adventurers! Some places feel important the moment you arrive. Not because they overwhelm you, but because they carry weight – quietly, steadily, and with purpose. Parliament Hill in Ottawa is …

by Bubbly January 12, 2026

Royal Canadian Mint – Where Canada’s Story Is Struck, One Coin at a Time

January 11, 2026 6 min read
by Bubbly January 11, 2026

ByWard Market – Where Ottawa Lives, Lingers, and Comes Together

January 10, 2026 5 min read
by Bubbly January 10, 2026

Zoe’s Restaurant at Fairmont Château Laurier – An Elegant Evening of Taste & Timeless Charm in Ottawa

December 30, 2025 5 min read
by Bubbly December 30, 2025

Fairmont Gold at Château Laurier – Ottawa’s Most Refined Hotel-Within-a-Hotel Experience

December 29, 2025 6 min read
by Bubbly December 29, 2025

Europe

The Keukenhof Lake: What I Found Looking for the Orchids

by Bubbly September 15, 2026 8 min read

I came out of the Willem-Alexander Pavilion with a vague piece of information and no map sense whatsoever. Somebody had mentioned an orchid exhibition. I had no idea where it was, so …

by Bubbly September 15, 2026

The Night Watch Under Repair at the Rijksmuseum

September 14, 2026 9 min read
by Bubbly September 14, 2026

The Heineken Rooftop Bar: Amsterdam From Above

September 13, 2026 9 min read
by Bubbly September 13, 2026

De Kraai, Zaanse Schans: Dutch Pancakes in an Old Warehouse

September 12, 2026 9 min read
by Bubbly September 12, 2026

Wooden Shoe Workshop, Zaanse Schans: Inside the Clog Museum

September 11, 2026 11 min read
by Bubbly September 11, 2026

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    Plaza de la Armería – The Grand Stage Between Madrid’s Royal Icons

    by Bubbly December 1, 2025
    by Bubbly December 1, 2025 4 min read

    Hola, my friends! If there’s one place in Madrid that makes you stop, breathe, and whisper “wow,” it’s Plaza de la Armería, the majestic square that stretches between the Royal Palace and …

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    Sabatini Gardens – Royal Elegance Beneath Madrid’s Palace

    by Bubbly November 30, 2025
    by Bubbly November 30, 2025 4 min read

    Hola, beautiful explorers! If there’s one place in Madrid that blends serenity, symmetry, and royal grandeur in the most magical way, it’s the Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini). Nestled along the north …

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    Plaza de Oriente – Madrid’s Most Majestic Square

    by Bubbly November 29, 2025
    by Bubbly November 29, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, my travel darlings! On my latest wander through Madrid, I found myself returning again and again to one of the city’s most elegant and regal spaces: Plaza de Oriente. Nestled between …

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    El Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona – Madrid’s Secret Garden in La Latina

    by Bubbly November 28, 2025
    by Bubbly November 28, 2025 4 min read

    Hola, beautiful travelers! On my latest wander through Madrid’s La Latina district, I slipped into a place that feels almost too dreamy to be real – El Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona …

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    Puerta de Alcalá – Madrid’s Timeless Gateway of Stone, History & Elegance

    by Bubbly November 27, 2025
    by Bubbly November 27, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, my friends! On my latest wander through Madrid, I found myself standing before one of the city’s most graceful and symbolic landmarks: Puerta de Alcalá. Even if you’ve never visited Madrid, …

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    Plaza de la Villa – A Medieval Time Capsule in the Heart of Madrid

    by Bubbly November 26, 2025
    by Bubbly November 26, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, world travelers! On one of my walks through Madrid’s old quarter, I turned a corner and suddenly felt like I’d stepped centuries back in time. No crowds, no shops, no noise, …

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    Catedral de la Almudena – Madrid’s Modern Icon with a Timeless Soul

    by Bubbly November 25, 2025
    by Bubbly November 25, 2025 6 min read

    Hola, my dear travelers! Today, I’m taking you inside one of Madrid’s most beloved landmarks – Catedral de la Almudena, a place where history, art, architecture, and spirituality come together in a …

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    Plaza Mayor, Madrid – History, Beauty & Timeless Spanish Charm

    by Bubbly November 24, 2025
    by Bubbly November 24, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, lovely readers! If there’s one place in Madrid that captures the soul of the city in a single sweeping square, it’s Plaza Mayor. Every time I step into this grand space …

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    Gran Vía, Madrid – The City’s Dazzling Boulevard of Lights, Style & History

    by Bubbly November 23, 2025
    by Bubbly November 23, 2025 6 min read

    Hola, my friends! Welcome back to another adventure in the heart of Madrid. Today, we’re exploring one of the capital’s most iconic and vibrant arteries – Gran Vía, a boulevard that blends …

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    Puerta del Sol – The Beating Heart of Madrid

    by Bubbly November 22, 2025
    by Bubbly November 22, 2025 4 min read

    Hola, my beautiful travelers! Today, we’re stepping into the very center of Madrid, both literally and emotionally. If there’s one place where the city’s energy gathers, pulses, celebrates, and never seems to …

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    Why a Bear and a Strawberry Tree Represent Madrid: The Story of El Oso y el Madroño

    by Bubbly November 21, 2025
    by Bubbly November 21, 2025 5 min read

    Hola, fellow travelers! Madrid has many icons – grand boulevards, royal palaces, flamenco bars buzzing with energy – but few symbols feel as deeply connected to the city’s identity as El Oso …

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    Hidden Gems of Madrid – 10 Secret Places Only Locals Know

    by Bubbly November 20, 2025
    by Bubbly November 20, 2025 6 min read

    Hola, wanderlusters! Madrid is famous for its grand boulevards, royal palaces, and world-class museums… but the real magic of the city often hides in the quiet corners travelers walk past without knowing …

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