Olivia Gilmore

Olivia Gilmore is a travel enthusiast, writer, and cultural anthropologist who has traveled to West Africa, Europe and across the East and West Coast of the United States. As a member of Amnesty International, her interests include advocating for human rights, humanitarian volunteer work, and cultural immersion. She's from Lunenburg, MA.

Citybikes in action on the streets of New York City.

Discover the Best New York Attractions: A Comprehensive Guide

New York City: What’s new in the city for travelers, including new water taxis, huge new developments and much more.

Old World Charm in Alicante, Spain

Dénia, Alicante Spain, a capital of gastronomy and a pleasant city right on the sea with bars and outdoor restaurants like La Seu, with a Moorish castle.

A view from the top of 13th century Peñíscola Castle that is surrounded almost entirely by the Mediterranean Sea. Photo by Olivia Gilmore

Can’t help but love Northern Valencia Spain

Nestled into the southeastern coast of Spain is home to little medieval villages mixed alongside ultra-modern niche cities that any bike riding, paella-eating, travel enthusiast can’t help but love. By Olivia Gilmore There’s no doubt that Valencia’s capital city is a delectable place for any foodie or monument seeker…but what…

Travel Insurance Required: Three Countries So Far

Travel Insurance: compare rates, quotes, and features for a variety of policies. By offering a free look period, travelers can review their Allianz plans.

Ibiza: More Than Just A Party Island

In 1999 UNESCO declared Ibiza a World Heritage Site due to the island’s cultural diversity and historic value. Discover these four must-see sites on Ibiza.

Locals dressed as mythological characters set giant sparklers ablaze in front of the public.

Tarragona, Spain: The Place Where Catalonian Culture Comes Alive

At the Santa Tecla Festival in Tarragona, besides giant bobbing heads, the locals create human towers up to eight stories high in the streets!

KLM Care Tag attached to a woman's purse, serving as a helpful city guide.

Travel Like A Local With KLM’s Smart Luggage Tag

A Handy Gadget Gives You Your Own Virtual Tour Guide, so you can Master Your Travel Experience In Amsterdam. By Olivia Gilmore Unless you’re a local, visiting a foreign country can be quite intimidating, especially if you don’t know your way around. There’s something about being able to have the…

New York’s Spooky Haunted History Trail

The 400-mile haunted trail across New York state is filled with a deep-rooted history that allows for a true experience of the ghastly paranormal world.

Revealing New York City’s Secret Parks

Parks in New York City are plentiful, believe it or not, there are over 1,600 parks and gardens within New York’s five boroughs.

Warnings and Alerts Make Travel Insurance a Good Idea

Visiting The Most Dangerous Places On Earth Despite Travel Warnings By Olivia Gilmore What is it that tempts travelers to journey to some of the most dangerous places on earth? Is it the thrill of forbidden? The adrenaline of the unknown? Or are some people just purely naive? As travelers,…

Norway: Real Vikings at the Authentic Viking Village

Visitors of all ages transport themselves back more than a thousand years in time and learn how to live as in a Viking Village in Gudvangen Norway.

Picturesque beach property in Valencia, Spain where people can park their boats freely and take a stroll.

What’s New In Valencia, Spain

By Olivia Gilmore Valencia, also known as the City of Sand, is one of the oldest cities in Spain. The charming and vibrant city has made its way to becoming one of the top tourist destinations in Europe for 2017. The port city of Valencia is located on Spain’s southeastern…