Revitalized El Raval in Barcelona

Lily Heise is a Paris-based writer, originally hailing from Canada. She has lived in Paris since 2000 and contributes to international and local publications. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Business Insider, CondéNastTraveler.com, Playboy.com, Frommer's, DK Eyewitness Guides, HiP Paris and others.

• 6 Romantic Hotels in Rome
• 5 Paris Neighborhoods to Visit During the Olympics to Avoid the Crowds
• How to Choose the Right Thai Island