For our first New Year’s Eve abroad, we wanted to party in Madrid. New Year’s Eve in Madrid is regularly touted as one of the top places in the world to bring in the New Year – and we were excited to experience it.… Read the rest
Christmas in Barcelona: Churches, Markets and Traditions
There are so many things that make Christmas in Barcelona spectacular! From the fabulous churches to historic Barcelona Christmas Markets to extremely odd Barcelona Christmas traditions, we jumped right in and celebrated the holiday Catalan style! Bon Nadal! (That’s Merry Christmas in Catalan!)… Read the rest
Spain Itinerary: Barcelona, Seville, Madrid
Spain features varied landscapes, vibrant cities and incredible cuisine. The large country has numerous destinations – and with so much to see, planning a vacation to Spain can be perplexing! To help fellow travelers, we created an easy-to-follow, day-by-day Spain Itinerary that highlights the absolute best of the country. … Read the rest
Barcelona Itinerary: How To Spend 3 Days in Barcelona, Spain
Eclectic architecture, ancient history and a stunning seashore are the main ingredients for a perfect Barcelona vacation. Add in the city’s vibrant atmosphere and phenomenal gastronomy and it’s easy to see why the city entices visitors from around the world. We think 3 days in Barcelona, Spain is just enough time to feel the vibe of the city – and we packed our 3-Day Barcelona Itinerary with the top sights and attractions.… Read the rest
Barcelona On Foot: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Barcelona, Spain has a long history and the city is packed with iconic sights. Many of the city’s top attractions are clustered around the Barcelona Old Town – which is the best place to start exploring. We created an easy-to-follow Self-Guided Barcelona Walking Tour that includes the best sights in the Old Town.… Read the rest
The Best Tapas in Barcelona, Spain: Where and What To Eat
Tapas were invented for people – like me! – who like to casually graze over sample-sized dishes rather than sit down to a large main meal. Although there is a dispute about the origin of the mini meals, the Spanish have perfected the art of tapas.… Read the rest
Walking Tour Madrid: Self-Guided Walk to 10 Sights of Madrid
Twice before we have visited Madrid on quick, less-than-24-hour layovers. Both times, we dashed through the city to see the sights of Madrid as quickly as we could. On our most recent trip with friends we had more time – but still only 2 days in Madrid – and we were anxious to show our visiting friends to the best sights in Madrid.… Read the rest
3-Day Basque Country Itinerary: San Sebastian and Hondarribia, Spain
The Basque region of Spain is characterized by stunning landscapes, delectable cuisine and quaint villages. For many travelers, it would be easy to spend at least a month on a tour of the Basque Country, swooning over the gorgeous coastline and gorging on pintxos (Basque-style tapas) while wandering from town to town.… Read the rest
One Day in St. Jean de Luz, France
We have heard more than once that the French Basque are more French than Basque and on our one day in St. Jean de Luz, we noticed it right away. St. Jean de Luz just felt French. From their squares filled with elderly women all dressed up to chat with friends to the chocolate and macaroon shops that line the streets to typical French waiters.… Read the rest
Hotel San Nikolas Hondarribia Review: Attic Apartment
We arrived to the the San Sebastian Airport into the town of Hondarribia in a tired and confused jet-lagged state. Without hotel reservations, we flagged a taxi and requested he take us to the main square of the upper town in Hondarribia.… Read the rest