Are you planning holidays to Seville and wondering what to do there? Our article is written by Lucia, a Slovak expat living in Southern Spain. On her blog Viva la Vita, she shares her discoveries about beautiful locations, hidden gems, and authentic experiences from Costa del Sol and beyond. It is always great to get travel information from a local, you will...
Planning a visit to Bilbao in Spain? When visiting Bilbao in Spain whether for a weekend or a week you will need a hotel that is well located, good value and very comfortable. When doing our research we came across the Hotel Gran Bilbao and it ticked all the boxes for the type of hotel we were after in Bilbao. The Hotel Gran Bilbao had been awarded the “Family...
Planning to visit Granada Spain? If you have limited time to spend visiting Granada, Spain this is how to make the most of your stay. Granada is unlike many of the towns in the Andalucia region of Spain. The Moorish influence is strong, it has a rich pulsating culture, the town is captivating, the rhythm of flamenco is everywhere around you, tapas bars abound and...
Bilbao Spain! You surprised us! We loved wandering the old town, finding interesting architecture and searching out your amazing Tapas Bars. You will be surprised as well when you visit Bilbao. Up until 1992, Bilbao was a polluted industrial city in decline and today it has been heralded as one of Europe’s best-known success stories – a vibrant colourful...
When visiting Barcelona you cannot miss a visit to La Boqueria Market (Mercado La Boqueria)? The hub of Barcelona! La Boqueria Market in Barcelona Spain is where we spent a heavenly morning browsing and tasting. Markets are a passion of ours. There is something about a fresh produce market, the smells, the hustle and bustle, the conversations between the locals and...
Are you planning a vacation in Seville, Spain? Do you love walking tours? A walking tour of Triana in Seville, Spain is one of the best things to do in Seville. Imagine gazing at historical buildings, wandering through the local bustling market and getting those insider tips on where to eat and what are the best tapas bars to go to on the other side of the river...
What is the first thing you do after checking into your hotel in a new city? Do you source local free walking tours or do you head out into the streets with or without a map in hand? This is our review of the Valencia Free Walking Tour that we enjoyed so much. This tour is now called the Valencia Essentials Free Walking Tour. One of our passions, when we arrive at a...
Are you planning a 10 day southern Spain road trip? But, where do you start? Are you a little nervous, new roads to master, tolls to be paid, where to park and where to go? It is natural to feel a little nervous, driving in Spain can be a bit crazy. A road trip gives you the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want, and visit places and have experiences...
Are you planning a weekend trip to Barcelona in Spain? What a great choice of destination! Barcelona is one of our favourite European cities. What does Barcelona offer to the traveller? Some of the best architecture in Europe, history, great food, beaches, football, markets and great shopping. Barcelona covers all that you need in one great destination. We include...
How do you eat cheaply in Barcelona, is a question we are frequently asked. Keeping within our travel budget helps us to travel longer. We can’t afford to blow it. Parts of Europe can be expensive to eat out in and we are always looking for tips on how to keep within our food budget. You can easily blow the budget when eating out in Barcelona, Spain. Spain is...
Are you a lover of European Castles? Europe holds an unmatched treasure of historical castles and forts across the continent. These castles distinguish themselves from the rest of the world in terms of their architectural uniqueness and aesthetic beauty. Every well-preserved castle in Europe has stories and wonders of times past to share. In this article, we will...
The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Tenerife Spain Guest Post by Nicola Hall from Coastguide.info Tenerife is on our bucket list so when Nicola Hall from Coastguide.info reached out to us about an article that she has written on the most beautiful places to visit in Tenerife we jumped at the chance to showcase this Spanish Island and to learn more about what are...