Once the foremost city of the Western World, Córdoba was the greatest metropolis west of Constantinople and the seat of Europe’s first university. Today’s travelers love strolling the cobblestone streets, peeking through gates for…
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Top Things to Do in Granada, Spain: A Guided Tour Experience
I traveled to so many beautiful places on my Andalucia Trip with Toma and Coe. Seville was a highlight for me which you can read all about here. However, Granada really stood out as…
Top Things to Do in Seville, Spain: A Guided Tour Experience
Seville is very easy to fall in love with once your eyes settle on the colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, and charming locals. It was easily one of my favorite stops when I was touring…
Things to Do in Lanzarote – The Canary Islands
Lanzarote is the easternmost of the Canary Islands, with an area of 845.94 km² (525.64 mi) and a population of approximately 144,000 inhabitants, making it the third most populated island of the archipelago, after…
Hospes las Casas del Rey de Baeza – A Historic Stay in Seville, Spain
Sitting cozy at the heart of Seville’s historic center is Hospes las Casas del Rey de Baeza, a boutique hotel with the aspirations of luxury, total relaxation and wellbeing of its guests. In the…
Top Things to Do in Ronda, Spain
Ronda sits in the heart of the Serrania de Ronda, surrounded by lush river valleys and sitting above a deep ravine; it is a place that literally takes your breath away and captures your…
Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera – A Hidden Gem in Ronda, Spain
Just a ten minute drive from Ronda, a charming city that you can explore during your stay, sits Hotel La Fuente de la Higuera. This hotel is a beautifully renovated and updated olive mill…
The Oriental Spa Garden – A Luxury Spa Day
Traveling is exhausting, so every so often I treat myself to a day of pampering. Booking a day at the Spa is a great way to relax and unwind when you’re staying at a hotel.…
Madrid Food Tour – The Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Tour
Food is an essential part of the culture of any society. As societies evolve technically and become more urban, the foods change and become remote from local production and traditions. However, in Madrid, tradition guides modern…
Federica & Co – A Secret Place in the Heart of Madrid
The city of Madrid has some delightful surprises that you can discover when walking the streets. Federica & Co. is one of these hidden places in the vastness of the Spanish capital where you can find…
Should Bullfighting be Banned?
Being of Spanish decent I always wondered what it would be like to go to a bullfight. Growing up, bullfighting had a very glorified image. The brave matador, dressed in his traditional costume of brilliant…
Visiting Europe’s Largest Lava Cave in Tenerife
Having recently climbed to the top of a volcano (Mount Teide in Tenerife, Canary Islands), I was curious about lava flows. So when I heard that Tenerife had tours of the longest lava tube cave…
Festival of the Crosses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Fiesta de las Cruces or Cruz de Mayo (In English “Festival of the Crosses” or “May Cross”) is a holiday celebrated on the third of May in many parts of Spain. I was very lucky to be in Tenerife this…
Miniature Sagrada Familia by Gaudi – Colonia Guell
Allow me to tell you the fascinating story of Colònia Güell and how it came to house a miniature Sagrada Familia designed by Gaudi and like the original, unfinished. A short ride from Barcelona to…
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