Quite a few years ago, I spent a holiday in Rota in the province of Andalucia in Spain. While the town itself was rather small, it did make for a great base. Here are tips for 10 day trips from Rota.   10 fun day Read Post

After the craziness of the TBEX blogging conference I attended in Lloret del Mar, Spain luckily came the peacefulness of the Catalan Pyrenees. Now, as you know my mountain encounter on horseback wasn’t a success, but the rest of my time in the Catalan Pyrenees Read Post

If you are a football fan then there are few experiences more rewarding than a guided tour through the hallowed halls of Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. And, if you weren’t a football fan before you started the Camp Nou tour, you might just be Read Post

Girona is where Ryanair flies to when it goes to “Barcelona’, but the city has its own charming old center, including a Jewish Quarter, that’s worth a visit. We walked the old cobblestone streets and felt like we were taken back to the Middle Ages. Read Post

When I was just a kid (no, not so long ago) my parents took my brother and me to the south of France. As my dad is a real Salvador Dalí fan, we did a day trip to the Dalí Museum in Figueres, Spain. Only, Read Post

Planning a trip to Barcelona in Spain? I’ve put some Barcelona itineraries together for four days in the city or more but of course, you can also use them to get inspiration for a day itinerary if you’re going for just a quick trip. Top Read Post

Everyone knows La Sagrada Familia. This cathedral in Barcelona is Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece. Everyone knows the lines to get in as well, though. It makes you wonder if it’s worth going inside La Sagrada Familia. Well, is it? Read on to find out. Read Post

There’s no better way of experiencing a city than by getting up high and finding a viewpoint. Montjuic, Barcelona is a landmark hill just south of the city center – the perfect place for getting your bearings with some fantastic views. It’s also home to Read Post

If you’re looking for reliable sunshine, golden beaches, and food that will have you planning your next meal before you’ve even finished chewing, Malaga is the place to be. The seaside city on the Costa del Sol has historically attracted tourists from all over Europe, Read Post

If you’re planning to travel to Valencia, this is the article for you. I spent a week in the city and will soon be moving there for a month as there are so many things to do in Valencia. Curious? Read on!   Top tip: Read Post

Millions of tourists flock to Barcelona in Spain every year to see architecture by Gaudí, visit Camp Nou or wander around the old town. As much as the city’s got to offer, wine lovers should consider a Barcelona wine tour into the Penedés wine region. Read Post

One of the first things I wrote about when I started blogging, was a 10-day trip to the Spanish Basque Country. I wrote very differently than I do now. The posts about that trip are short reports in chronological order and, let’s face it, they’re Read Post

Traveling to Spain soon or simply want to learn a bit more about the country? The following fifteen books about Spain go into its history, culture, and cuisine. And they might take you into a magical world full of mystery :-) Enjoy!   The best Read Post

When I went to learn Spanish in Seville last month, I knew I would write about it afterward. What I didn’t know, is that I’d have so much more to talk about than the structure of the classes and how much I progressed. I didn’t Read Post