Faro es una pequeña ciudad costera en el sur de Portugal. Tiene todo lo que puedas desear para una perfecta escapada de fin de semana: fácil acceso en tren o en avión, deliciosa comida, excelentes …
Le Havre: Summertime
Al norte de Francia en el Departamento Seine-Maritime y bañada por las aguas del Canal de la Mancha, Le Havre, es una ciudad muy interesante, ya que tiene mucha historia a cuestas, y muy apetecible …
Valletta: Discovering Architecture
Valletta, is a small capital with a great heritage. You can stroll around and easily discover its elegant buildings. And while you are taking a look around you will notice some things that are peculiar …
Brihuega: Campos de lavanda / Lavender fields & more
No mucha gente sabe que apenas a hora y media de Madrid hay un pequeño pueblo que se enorgullece -y cómo no- de albergar la mayor extensión de aromáticas de España. · Not many people …
À table with the Niçois: Nice
Behind the blingy glam of the French Riviera, Nice hides a true local soul. The 5th largest city in France offers an unparalleled quality of life and a dynamic culinary scene. Ditch your travel guides, …
Librerías de mi vida: Madrid
New releases, second-hand books to be recycled and re-read, rare and unique books, illustrated books, Latin American books, French books, poetry books, book related stuff, these nice bookshops have everything… and for different circumstances, right now, these are the bookshops of my life (Part I).
ILLUSTRATOR: VICTORIA FERNÁNDEZ
Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela in a Mexican-Spanish family. Currently based in Madrid where she works as independent illustrator /animator /set designer/ piñata maker. Victoria is also one of the Illustrators and also one …
¿Es 2023 el Año del Gato? / 2023, Year of the Cat?
¿Sabías que Vietnam no celebra el Año del Conejo? 🐰🧐 [English Below] Sí, mientras casi todo el continente asiático celebra el Año del Conejo en 2023, Vietnam está dando la bienvenida al Año del Gato. Aparentemente, no está …
Paseos por la sierra de Madrid: Patones de arriba
Si estáis buscando un paseo súper lindo que tiene algo de excursión, algo de gastronomía y algo de viaje en el tiempo, tenéis que visitar Patones de Arriba. A 60 kilómetros al noreste de Madrid, …
There will be new European train journeys for 2023!
Yes, according to The Guardian, “a collective determination to curb flying has driven demand for overnight trains”, and starting from December 11th, well here they are! Apart of the climate convenience of the train, and …
Switzerland’s (and the world’s) Longest Passenger Train
Hey, train lovers! Did you know that Switzerland built a 2-kilometer-long train? 🚂🇨🇭 Yes, to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Switzerland’s first railway, the country’s rail industry came together to run the world’s longest-ever passenger train — …
Los letreros de Santiago de Compostela
[ENGLISH BELOW] Muy fan de los carteles de tiendas y restaurants de Santiago de Compostela 🙌🏼🤍🐅🐙🪞🍻✨ Hace poco estuvimos minimappeando esta ciudad y los letreros, rótulos, carteles del centro de la ciudad me llamaron muchísimo …
Verano en Madrid: Jardín Bonsai Luis Vallejo en Alcobendas
Pocos saben de la existencia de un Museo de Bonsais en Madrid, pero resulta que el Jardín Bonsai Luis Vallejo en Alcobendas no es solo una muestra sino que se trata de una de las …
L’Albufera: playas, arroz, atardeceres y biodiversidad
[English below] Si alguna vez habéis visitado València y habéis pedido una recomendación sobre dónde comer una buena paella -o un buen arroz con cosas-, seguramente algún buen amigo os habrá recomendado visitar El Palmar. …
La Quinta del Duque del Arco, un ‘must’ en El Pardo
. Un lindo paseo de 30 minutos si planeáis visitar El Pardo, justo antes de llegar al centro. Esta quinta es un ejemplo de las casas que los aristócratas de los siglos XVII y XVIII …
ILLUSTRATOR: EVA NACCARI
I’m Eva, a graphic designer and illustrator. I studied illustration at the Academy of Fine Arts of Macerata (Italy) and currently I’m working in a printing house and also as freelancer, I help people to …
EDITOR IN CHIEF: ANA LAYA
Ana is a journalist that works as brand strategist and trend researcher. She also think of herself as a profesional procrastinator and a nomad. According to the rumor her first word was: mapa (Spanish for …
EDITOR: ADRIEN GIACCHERO
Originally from Nice, I’ve lived in Paris, Melbourne, Milan and New York before moving to London five years ago. After starting my career in the tourism sector, I’ve decided to focus on my passion for …
Filomena, en fotos
Filomena, la borrasca que generó la nevada más grande en por lo menos 50 años en Madrid, en dos días de fotografías: sábado y domingo. Como dice la canción: yesterday was dramatic, today is okay. …
Let it snow! Una visita a la Sierra de Madrid
. Por alguna extraña razón en todo este tiempo nunca había subido a Navacerrada. Creo que en mi mente un sitio a 1200 m de altitud, en la ladera sur de la sierra de Guadarrama …
Hey Xàbia, I’ve just met you…
Cala Granadella, can it be more beautiful? Short answer: nope. . …and this is crazy, but here’s my number, so call me maybe? Yes, that’s the feeling that you get after spending just a couple …
ILLUSTRATOR: NATALIA ZLATEVA
. I am a freelance illustrator and designer based in Germany. I am passionate about traveling and food. When I am not working on client and personal projects, I like to cook new delicious recipes …
Basel for foodies
Basel has a huge variety of restaurants, cafés and bars with delicious international food in fancy locations. This map show some of my favourite places there.
Bali: Seminyak Sparkling Beach
Are you coming to Bali? You simply cannot miss Seminyak! Seminyak is a very popular location in Bali. Its lovely white sandy beach is just north of Kuta and Legian, and the surrounding area is …
ILLUSTRATOR: DEVINA INDRIAN
. Hello, I’m Devina. I’m visual designer based in Jakarta, Indonesia. I have been working in the creative field for almost 10 years. My busy life (and my work) makes traveling a bit difficult for …
HOW TO MAKE A MINIMAP
Creating a minimap is easy and fun. We share with you seven simple steps for you to follow and illustrate your first minimap! (:
Unwind in Budapest
. Budapest is a laid back city full of thermal baths, great food spots and casual bars. Take your time, relax and unwind. Edited and illustrated by Kimberly Carpenter. . Free to download, ready to …
MANZANARES EL REAL Y LA PEDRIZA
At the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, on the shore of the Santillana reservoir and surrounded by the Regional Park of the Upper Basin of the Manzanares River (part of the Biosphere Reserve), lies …
ILLUSTRATOR: KIMBERLY CARPENTER
. Kimberly is a freelance illustrator and designer based in the UK. Her work is quirky, playful and often joyfully brightly coloured. When she isn’t working on client work or personal projects you can usually …
New Year’s Traditions From Around the World
… Around the world there are many quite picturesque traditions to celebrate the new year … although some traditions look strange or completely peculiar, the underlying desire is the same: conjuring good fortune, having prosperity, …