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,…
First of all, putting the whole “gluten free” thing aside (don’t worry, we’ll get there in a few sentences), I absolutely love Madrid as a city. It’s livable, walkable, charming, and has a distinctly Spanish feel that some bigger tourist destinations in Spain lack (Barcelona is basically a third expats at this point). It feels…
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…
Barcelona is a beautiful city that has been one of the most visited places in Europe for decades at this point. Beaches, perpetual sun (though on my last trip it did rain about two inches in 24 hours), and a great food scene – what, exactly, is not to love? However, if you’re willing to…
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…