Following My Compass
The travel adventures of Dani Thomason — slow living, thoughtful itineraries, and nine years of calling Barcelona home.
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Alpe di Siusi in 2026: The Complete Guide to Europe’s Highest Alpine Meadow
Seceda: The Complete Guide to Hiking the Dolomites’ Most Iconic Ridgeline
On my last trip to the Dolomites, Seceda was one of the first things I penciled in…
Lago di Braies: Visiting the Dolomites’ Most Famous Lake
Turquoise water, a red wooden boathouse, and the peaks that made it famous…
Ortisei Travel Guide 2026: The Most Charming Village in the Dolomites
The main village of Val Gardena has earned its reputation as one of the most…
Nine Years of Calling Barcelona Home
What began as a study-abroad semester grew into a life built around thoughtful travel and slow living. I share what it’s actually like to build a life in Spain — the visas, the neighborhoods, the everyday moments — alongside guides for wandering further afield.
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I’m Dani.
A California native who has called Barcelona home for the past nine years. What began as a study-abroad experience grew into a life built around thoughtful travel, slow living, and a deep appreciation for place.
When I’m not working as a freelance content marketer, you’ll find me wandering Barcelona’s quieter neighborhoods or setting off toward lesser-known corners of Europe.
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Lago di Sorapis: A Guide to Hiking This Famous Dolomites Trail
If there’s one glacial lake in the Italian Dolomites that lives up to the hype…
Cortina d’Ampezzo Travel Guide 2026: Hotels, Hiking & How to Get There
Some places sneak up on you. Cortina d’Ampezzo isn’t one of the obvious ones…
The Ultimate Dolomites Packing List for Summer
If you’ve been staring at your suitcase wondering how to pack for alpine weather…
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