If you rewind ten years or so, you’d probably find it difficult to find good information on visiting Portugal. At that point, Portugal wasn’t firmly established on the tourist map for a variety of reasons. Fast forward to today and you’ll find Portugal has been all over many “10 new destinations to visit” lists that…
One of the things I find most interesting about Rome is the contrast between the elements of Ancient Roman history, which is perhaps the most well-known empire in human history (at least the most “well-known” in modern times), and the fact that Italy as a nation is relatively young. One of the youngest in Europe,…
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…