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32 responses to “Ask me anything”
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Hello Jess!
Loving your blog. My husband and I have just moved to Barcelona and wondered if you had any tips on:
Hidden gem restaurants, bars and tapas bars
Your favourite rooftop bars. We recently went to the one at The Majestic Hotel and the views were amazingThank you so much.
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Hi Elizabeth,
That’s so exciting, welcome 🙂
My favourite restaurant is Berbena, it’s difficult to get a reservation but it’s such good food and reasonably priced.
Rooftop bars – I love Tope at The Hoxton, Terraza de Vivi at the top of the Kimpton and Motel One next to Ciutadella Parc 🙂
Jess x
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Hi Jess
Thank you for your wonderful blog and information. I am a lover of all things gardens, cottages, dogs, Cotswalds, stone, quaint and off the beaten path low to no tourists if at all possible. With that I’m trying to time a visit in May when the iris and peonies are blooming yet dodge some of the masses of touristas. Is there any way, any village, any place to accomplish this yet capture the Cotswalds in its finest. 🙂
All the best,
Carlye Cook
Montana
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Hi Carlye,
Unfortunately with the Cotswolds being so beautiful, the villages are often very busy (especially in summer). Avoid places like Castle Combe and Bibury as they’re the busiest, I’d try Kingham and Langford (both have great pubs) but are much smaller
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Hola Jess,
I enjoy your web site very much, so much information for someone like me who loves to travel and book their own vacations. I took you advice and just booked a 5 night stay in Barcelona with Praktik Essens hotel in March 2024. They were super nice on the phone when I made reservations and gave me a discount. Your advice was extremely helpful. I will love the convenience of the airport shuttle to and from the hotel. I booked the terrace and I can’t wait to enjoy the hotel.
Like you, my first big international trip alone was a month in Australia to scuba dive the Barrier Reef. Also, like you when I look back on my life, I have no regrets at all of everything I have accomplished. Muchos Gracias for your blog and web site, and I hope you always stay beautiful. -
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Hi Jess,
I read your article about Soho House, and I’m thinking of joining (as a Dutch living in Zurich).
With regards to referrals, how can I go about that to increase my chances? How did you do it?Kind regards,
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Hi Ron,
I knew people who were already members which helped, do you know anyone that’s already a member?
Jess
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Hi Rachel, we got a taxi to the beach club, I’d recommend booking with a local company as Ubers can be expensive though. Have a lovely time!
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Hi Jess, we (the three of us – two adults and a 16-year-old boy who loves taking photos) have been inspired by your blog post (and Instagram posts) to break away from the package holiday to travel to the Greek islands for a week this summer, we will be flying in and out of Santorini, so expect to stay there for two to three nights, but then we are umming and uring between Paros and Milos and wonder if you could give me the benefit of your experience. Which would be best to compliment Santorini? I do hope that you are able to respond to this. Many thanks, Sam
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Hi Sam, that’s so lovely to hear, thank you for taking the time to let me know! I’d choose Milos over Paros, there’s lots of beautiful beaches and it will feel like a bit of a contrast from Santorini, and if your son loves taking pictures he’ll be in his element – get to Sarakiniko early (the beach that looks like the moon) he’ll get some great shots 🙂
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Hi! My husband and I live in Los Angeles are planning a trip to Spain (Barcelona, Madrid and we wanted to do a couple days someone in Costa Brava.) your blog convinced us to do Cadaques and we’re super excited. We travel a decent amount and I’m always looking for a travel blogger who seems to have a similar travel style and interests to me and I think you’re the first person I found who seems to fit the bill! Just wanted to tell you that and say thanks- you seem cool and authentic. Also, any neighborhood/hotel to recommend for Barcelona? We want to stay somewhere central but also not super crowded/touristy/loud. Thanks!
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Hey Shayna,
I can’t tell you how emotional it made me to read your comment, it means a lot to me that you’ve trusted me to book Cadaques – you won’t regret it!
I’d avoid El Born (great for a night out but a nightmare to stay in – it’s loud and the roads are quite narrow so there’s less light inside the buildings) and also Raval. Try Eixample – Casa Bonay is a really cool hotel with a great rooftop, or The Hoxton in Poblenou – has a pool and an amazing rooftop with views of the Sagrada (great for sunset). It’s a little further out but it’s also a busy neighbourhood with lots of bars and restaurants (masa vins is one of my favourite wine bars in the city), and the metro is great so it’s really easy to get around.
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Thank you! Is there a specific beach near Cadques you’d recommend that would be a good place to hang out for half a day? It looks like the beaches there are pretty but don’t really have sand and don’t seem super inviting to hang/go in the water. We’re more into a quiet, pretty beach than a sceney beach club vibe. Thank you!
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Hi Jess. I follow you on instagram and saved your post on Sifnos and Milos. I am planning a week in that area with my daughter who is 27 – we love exploring, beach and history. We don’t like overtouristy places but Camilla having just finished her masters in architecture would love a relaxing place with a fun evening vibe and to soak up the Greek culture and food. Which would you choose – Paros or Milos or Sifnos?
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Hi Claire,
Sorry its taken me a while to get back to you, I’ve only just seen this so I hope it’s not too late!
Paros definitely has a more lively vibe in the evening, but Milos was my favourite Greek island as it’s just so beautiful, and I think your daughter would love the beaches, especially Sarakiniko, you can’t go wrong with any of them though!
Jess
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If you had to choose between renting a villa for a week (family of 6 adults, 1 toddler), would you choose Cadaques or Valencia?
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You mentioned that that hike back to Zans Car Park from Geisler Alm is pretty “straight forward”.
Is this a different way going back down? Not the same way when you hiked up to G.A.?
What sign should we be looking for to return to the parking lot.
We are visiting around 3rd week September, I just wanted to plan ahead.Thank you for your time.
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Hi Sheree,
There are really clear signs back, it’ll be signposted, it’s through a woods and very straightforward to follow 🙂
Jess
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Really enjoyed reading your recommendations Jess – very informative thank you. One question, We plan to visit Spain next June starting with San Sebastian, Barcelona, and then Cadaques for a week. Girona looks very interesting too but dont know whether to stay there a couple of nights as well. What would you recommend? We are in our sixties and love travelling. Many thanks.
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment Jill! Girona is beautiful and it has a lot of amazing restaurants if you’re into food, I’d definitely visit for at least the night as you’ll pass it when you’re going from Barcelona to Cadaques!
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Hey Jess! I recently came across your post on transportation options in Sri Lanka. Thank you for that – it’s super helpful!
My partner and I are considering engaging a private driver for convenience. Can you share with me if the driver you recommended, Arosh (+94 76 170 0066) is from a company providing such driving services, and if so, if I can find any reviews / listing for his services? We are a little paranoid as to how reliable / safe the service is, given that it is our first time visiting the country.
Thank you for your time!
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Hi Phoon,
Having a private driver is definitely a good idea, Arosh was amazing, we used him on our trip after our friend recommended him. The best thing to do would be to drop him a message and ask for a link to his website, he is truly the loveliest man and he’ll be so happy to help!
Jess
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Hi !
I am traveling to Barcelona in September and I have a pretty early flight when I depart and wondering what is the best and safest way to get to the airport in the early morning hours around 5am.
Thank you!
– Solo Female Traveler
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Hi Anna,
I would order an Uber to be honest, if I’m going to the airport that early I never really take public transport, but that’s purely personal preference. We have Uber, Bolt and Freenow in Barcelona and I’d recommend checking them all for the cheapest price.
Jess
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Hello there! I just saw your post about the Eibsee Lake and it’s super beautiful!! I’m planning a trip to Germany in December and hope to visit Eibsee Lake. However, I couldn’t find any trains or buses operating on 6 December for this year… Is there any other way I can commute to the lake apart from driving there?
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Hi Rach,
Unfortunately I’m not too sure, I would have thought that public transport would still be running though, sometimes online timetables aren’t very up to date!
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Hi! would love to know your recommended wedding venues in The Cotswold, because you seem like an expert!
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