Finding my Way on the Camino de Santiago

I don’t remember when I first learned about the Camino de Santiago, but I assume that the first thing I thought upon learning about it was “I have to do that someday.” It feels as if I have always knows about it and always been driven to complete it. I feel that I must have

48 Hours in Seville, Spain

I wasn’t originally planning to visit Seville, but when my plans changed and I ended up back in Spain instead of in Malta, I just could not pass up the opportunity. Prior to visiting I had been planning to one day move to Seville – even though I knew nothing about it. But it is

What To Do In Madrid With Kids

Madrid, the capital of Spain, was surprisingly not as kid friendly as expected. While there are a few different theme parks, the center lacked the choice of kid friendly museums that are often found in large cities. Yes Madrid is home to some pretty epic famous art museums  and good restaurants such as this italian

Barcelona Itinerary Guide – What to DO and SEE in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of those cities that is like nothing else anywhere in the world. A hub for artists and designers, Barcelona has evolved into something totally unique. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and is also Spain’s second largest city, but it is still very much it’s own destination in itself. A trip to

20 Things To Do In Madrid For Couples

20 THINGS TO DO IN MADRID FOR COUPLES It is not difficult to find romance in the beautiful city of Madrid with its classical architecture and lush gardens filled with colourful and fragrant blooms. A city filled with historical landmarks and old buildings, exploring each of its quarters is enough to make you fall in

10 Things to do in Madrid with Kids

So you’ve decided to go for it and book a family trip to Madrid! Congratulations! You are in for a very special treat. You can’t go wrong with Madrid. As Spain’s capital, it’s a modern city built upon layers of history and culture. In other words, there’s something for everyone, and there’s no shortage of things

Two Days in Granada Spain – What To Do in Granada Spain

I’ve only traveled in three Spanish cities so far (I desperately need to correct that), and so far my favorite by a mile is Granada. I loved the beauty of Granada – the clash of east and west – Spanish and Moorish. The jewel in Granada’s crown has definitely got to be the Alhambra, but

Venture inland from Alicante to discover more of the region

Alicante is the destination for most sun seekers coming to the Costa Blanca, but there is far more to the area than just the airport. Based on our previous travels, we wanted to share some places we found that were off the beaten track, but well worth a visit, in the province of Alicante. When

The Alternative Travel Guide to Lanzarote

Are you considering a holiday to Lanzarote this year? Well, you’re in for a real treat. Being one of the Canary Islands (situated off the coast of Africa), this destination combines incredible weather, stunning scenery and a welcome change of pace from your normal life: exactly what we all look for in a holiday! But

Exploring Andalucia

Andalucia has a mysterious and elusive quality that keeps travellers coming back year after year. The fragrance of orange blossom in the air, the lilt of flamenco music from a distant garden, a glass of Jerez sherry twinkling at sunset… need we say more? The cities in this part of Spain are fascinating and beautiful