Madrid has so many attractions to offer to every type of traveler from foodies, backpackers, historians, and luxurious travelers. Even if you do not have much time to explore the capital city of Spain, Madrid will still surprise you! We lived in Madrid for a year and have visited a handful of other times including …
As Spain’s most popular hiking experience, the Camino de Santiago is actually a cluster of different routes that all lead to the same destination — a little town called Santiago de Compostela. Initially a Catholic pilgrimage that only the deeply faithful dared undertake, it is now open to everyone and it welcomes adventurers and hikers …
Antoni Gaudí is the most famous Catalan architect in history. Born in 1826, Gaudí became the leader of Modernism in Catalonia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with his unique approach to the Art Nouveau movement. In total, seven of his buildings have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Gaudi is the …
The Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) is a combination of ancient pilgrim walking routes which start across Europe, culminating at the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. At the end of our masters program we really wanted to go for a hike in Spain. We thought what better …
The small island of Menorca is one of the Spanish Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. The island has a rich 2,000 year history, due to its strategic port location. Nowadays it has the perfect combination of history, culture, good food and relaxing beaches. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Menorca What to do in Menorca in …
The beautiful Spanish town of San Sebastian, also known as Donostia in Basque, is located along the water in the mountainous Basque Country. Enjoy the picturesque boardwalk right along the city with endless beach and tapas bars. Once the sun goes down, head to the Old City to enjoy the town late into the night. Explore one …
Segovia is a small and historic city, just an hour drive north of Madrid making it the perfect day trip destination. You can explore its rich history through its remaining architecture including medieval walls, Romanesque churches, a former royal palace and most notably its Roman aqueduct. This cute city makes for a perfect day trip …
The city of Zaragoza (also spelled Saragossa) in northeastern Spain dates back over 2,000 years. The small city with its rich history and vibrant culture makes for the perfect weekend getaway destination. When heading out for dinner make sure to taste traditional Aragonese cuisine, especially the roast lamb, known as ternasco. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Zaragoza Top attractions to …
Bilbao, Spain is the largest city in Basque Country. This 14th century city has many rich examples of architecture ranging from classical styles to modern contemporary works. No visit to Bilbao is complete without visiting the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or seeing the Athletic Club de Bilbao play. Fully experience Bilbao with our 10km walking travel guide. ➳ Find …
With over 500 years of royal leadership, the Kingdom of Spain has an endless amount heritage relating to its Kings and Queens. To learn about the long and complex history, it is best to do it first hand through visiting the royal sites themselves. We have compiled the six best royal sites in Spain to …
After living in Madrid for almost 10 months we chose to visit destinations close to home, using Madrid as our hub. We are not recommending to go to these places in a particular order because everyone has their own priorities and have different tastes and interests. Yet, we thought it came handy to have the eight best …
Toledo is the best day trip from Madrid as this small and historic city is just a €5 and 45 minute bus ride from the capital city. Visiting Toledo is a must for a more complete Spanish experience. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Toledo Toledo is well known for its long withstanding heritage and historical co-existence of …
Everyone want to visit the best spots in each country, although sometimes we do not know which ones they are until we get there, or worse, after the trip is over. Well, We are here to help you out. We have been living in Spain for almost 10 months and had the opportunity to visit multiples …
Parque de Atracciones is one of the two main amusement parks in Madrid, Spain. Located just at the edge of the city, it is easily accessible by metro or car. The small park has enough rides and experiences to fill your day with fun. There is an expansive number of kids ride in Nickelodeon Land. Top …
When visiting Sevilla we happened to stumble upon the Callejeando FOOD FEST. This new food truck festival takes place at the juncture between Puente de los Remedios and el Muelle de las Delicias. The festival did not only offer many delicious food trucks from around Sevilla and Spain in general. There is also a wine and …
We arrived in Seville, Spain at 6AM, by an overnight bus. Sunrise was not until two hours later at 8:30. Having left Madrid the night before, we were still exhausted, but luckily our hostel let us take a nap on their couch until it was light out. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Seville The city of …
Barcelona, Spain is full of a rich history of its people and buildings. Barcelona has been home to many notable artists, including Antoni Gaudí, Salvador Dalí, and for a few years, Pablo Picasso. ➳ Read More: 7 must see Gaudí buildings in Barcelona We visited Barcelona over a three day weekend, to get full advantage of the …
One of the best ways to quickly get to know a city you are visiting for several days is to take a free walking tour when you first arrive. Especially across Europe, there are a handful of companies that provide free walking tours in different cities. These free tours provide a more interactive and historical …