With the notable exception of Italy (mi amore!), which we’ve visited every single year for the past three, Spain and Portugal are the two European countries where we’ve spent the most time over the past several years, including a full two months a few years back, a return trip to Spain this spring (April/May of…
Spain’s history really gets shortchanged in American high school history textbooks, where it basically gets boiled down to “they were rich and sent Columbus (and the other Conquistadors) to the Americas” when the reality is much more diabolical and full of intrigue. I remember learning about that history on our first trip to Spain, which…
Wondering how to spend a day in Córdoba, Spain? We loved Córdoba, and think it stands alongside Granada as one of the must-visit Spanish cities if you’re looking to explore the rich and complex history and remnants of Muslim rule in Southern Spain. To be completely honest, we basically had no idea that there was…
Planning a trip to Madrid and not sure where to stay (or how to even decide)? You’re in the right place! We LOVE Madrid – it’s our favorite Spanish city – and we’re here use our experiences exploring Madrid to break the city down into neighborhoods and help you figure out the best place to…
Looking for a warm and sunny place to spend a couple of days in southwestern Spain that is full of history and culture? We’ve got you covered with this guide to spending 2 days in Seville. We spent four days in the city and fell in love with its charm and atmosphere, which is a little…
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,…