Portugal holds a special place in our hearts because, in many ways, the Wheatless Wanderlust that exists today was born in Portugal, which was the first destination on our three month European extravaganza a few years back. That trip was the culmination of several years of plotting and saving leading up to our decision to…
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 exploring the Algarve…
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…
Sevilla – the capital of Andalucía – is a lovely city in southwestern Spain, straddling a picturesque river that was an important link to Spain’s colonies in the Americas and led to the rise of the city as a regional powerhouse. Over the past few years, we’ve been to Sevilla twice, and we’ve fallen in…
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,…