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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

Under the Sharks: Ripley’s Dangerous Lagoon in Toronto

by Bubbly October 30, 2026 5 min read

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, at the base of the CN Tower in Toronto, is a lot of fun, and the Dangerous Lagoon is the best of it. It is the aquarium’s largest …

by Bubbly October 30, 2026

Dinosaurs and Mammals at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto

October 29, 2026 7 min read
by Bubbly October 29, 2026

Shangri-La Toronto: Inside a One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite

October 28, 2026 6 min read
by Bubbly October 28, 2026

Christmas in the Fairmont Royal York’s Grand Lobby, Toronto

October 27, 2026 5 min read
by Bubbly October 27, 2026

Cluny Bistro: Breakfast in Toronto’s Distillery District

October 26, 2026 5 min read
by Bubbly October 26, 2026

Europe

Café Flor at Schiphol: Airport Food That Surprised Me

by Bubbly October 24, 2026 4 min read

I am usually disappointed by airport food, and by airport coffee even more. So Café Flor, on Schiphol’s D pier, was a surprise. We stopped there in May while we waited to …

by Bubbly October 24, 2026

One Day in Amsterdam: Itinerary and Layover Guide

October 23, 2026 8 min read
by Bubbly October 23, 2026

Rembrandt: The Painter Who Put the Flattery in the Clothes

October 22, 2026 10 min read
by Bubbly October 22, 2026

The King Who Didn’t Stay: Louis Bonaparte’s Rooms in Amsterdam’s Royal Palace

October 21, 2026 6 min read
by Bubbly October 21, 2026

From Barbie to Petronella: The Rijksmuseum’s Dolls’ Houses

October 20, 2026 5 min read
by Bubbly October 20, 2026

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  • Madrid

    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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    Top 10 Things to Do in Madrid – A Bubbly Living Guide to Spain’s Vibrant Capital

    by Bubbly November 19, 2025
    by Bubbly November 19, 2025 6 min read

    Hola, explorers! Madrid is one of those cities that sweeps you up the moment you arrive, a place where grand boulevards meet intimate tapas bars, where world-class museums glow at golden hour, …

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  • Barcelona

    Best Day Trips From Barcelona: 10 Unforgettable Escapes You’ll Love

    by Bubbly November 18, 2025
    by Bubbly November 18, 2025 10 min read

    Hola, world travelers! If Barcelona already feels like a dream – the sunlit terraces, Gaudí’s colorful mosaics, the smell of salty sea breeze drifting into charming streets – then wait until you …

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    Abadal Winery – A Taste of History, Landscape & Catalan Soul in the Pla de Bages

    by Bubbly November 17, 2025
    by Bubbly November 17, 2025 7 min read

    Hola, wine lovers! Just an hour outside Barcelona, hidden among rolling vineyards and Mediterranean forest, there is a place where time slows, history lingers in the air, and wine feels like a …

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