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…
Look, we’re from coastal California (which we realized over the course of our Algarve road trip is remarkably similar to the Algarve in terms of scenery, flora, and fauna) and we still thought this hike was spectacular. If you’re not used to sweeping coastal vistas, blue-green waters that perfectly contrast with the golden sand of…
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,…
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…