Planning a trip to the Algarve, the gorgeous coastal paradise along the southern edge of Portugal? Lucky you! You’re in for a treat full of pristine beaches, crystal-clear turquoise water, and charming small towns dotting Portugal’s southern coast. In this guide to planning an Algarve itinerary, we’re going to use our experience spending a week…
Looking for a warm and sunny place to spend a couple of days in southwestern Spain that is full of history and culture? Allow us to introduce you to Seville! We spent four days in the city and fell in love with its charm and atmosphere, which is a little bit of a cross between Amsterdam…
We love Spain, and we really think Spain’s history – which is equal parts fascinating, diverse, and salacious – is something that should be taught more often in (American) schools, because it’s a (mostly) fun story with an interesting cast of characters. Similar to Sicily, where we spent almost a month a few years ago,…
Planning a trip to Granada and looking to make the most of your time in one of Spain’s most fascinating cities? After spending a few days in Granada, we came away with a much deeper understanding of the impact of the Muslim period – which spanned nearly eight centuries – in Andalucía and on Spain…
We’re going to start this guide out with a somewhat hot take: Madrid is our favorite city in Spain (yes, we like it more than both Barcelona and Sevilla), and is a top tier European city for me. We loved Madrid from the first moment we arrived. After spending a week in Barcelona at the…
Wondering how to spend your time in Barcelona, and not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! We’ve been to Barcelona a couple of times over the past few years (including just under a week in the spring of 2024), and we’re here to do our best to help you plan an incredible…