We like Seville (we prefer to call it Sevilla, the Spanish name, because it sounds WAY better) and think that it’s probably the most emblematic of the reasons we love Spain. Namely its complex history, and how that history has influenced the tastes and traditions of modern-day Spain. Nearly everything we can think of that…
We really liked Bilbao as a city, and it has one of the most interesting riches to rags to riches story of any city in Spain that really captivated us during our time exploring the city. Back in the day, Bilbao was an industrial powerhouse (THE industrial powerhouse in Spain), complete with multiple steel factories…
On our first visit to Sevilla nearly five years ago (at the time of writing), there were only a couple of gluten free options in the city, as things had slowed down significantly in 2020 and 2021, and it was a tough time to be a gluten free restaurant in a city with a lot…
Is London our favorite city in the world? It’s hard to pick just one, but if the criteria is something about rich history, great food, and extremely good public transportation (Matt is a nerd), then it has to be somewhere near the top. Put a different way, if we have a chance to go spend…
Every time we set eyes on the Colosseum in Rome, we’re instantly reminded just how impressive a feat it is (though, we’d also say that the Forum is arguably more impressive if you consider the scale). Can you imagine building that two thousand years ago without modern technology? It’s madness. A visit to the Colosseum…
The combination of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica is quite possibly the most impressive collection of art in the world (the Louvre is the only collection I can think of that comes close in breadth and impressiveness). Now, I’m not saying it’s my favorite collection of art – I generally prefer museums that…