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Sagrada Família: Inside Barcelona’s Stone Forest
When people think of Barcelona, one landmark usually comes to mind before any other: Sagrada Família. Construction began more than 140 years ago, yet the basilica is still unfinished. Even so,…
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7 Days in Andalusia: Southern Spain Road Trip Itinerary
Spain had been on our travel list for a long time, and Andalusia was the part we were most excited to explore. With centuries of different cultures leaving their mark on…
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Malaga: Where History Meets the Mediterranean
We left Ronda early in the morning and set off for Malaga. After a pleasant and easy drive of about an hour and a half, we arrived in the city. Malaga…
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Walking the Streets of Toledo: Traces of Three Cultures
Toledo was the third stop on our Andalusia road trip, after Granada and Madrid. We left our hotel in Madrid early in the morning and set off for Toledo by car.…
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Southern Spain One Day Road Trip: Cádiz, Tarifa & Ronda
We left Seville early in the morning for what would be one of the longest days of our Andalusia trip. Our route would first take us to Cádiz on the Atlantic…
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Ronda Travel Guide: A City on the Edge of a Cliff
We arrived in Ronda after a long journey that had started in Seville that morning. Our route included several stops throughout the day, but Ronda was one of the places we…
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Madrid Travel Guide: Our 2 Days in the City
From the first few hours in Madrid, it immediately felt like a major European capital. With its wide boulevards, grand squares, monumental buildings and streets that stay busy well into the…
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Royal Palace of Madrid: What It’s Like Inside
The Royal Palace of Madrid draws huge numbers of visitors, but it’s only once you step inside that you realise just how impressive it really is. Grand staircases, rooms covered in…
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One Day in Seville: From Morning to Night
When we think of Seville, flamenco, orange trees and warm sunshine are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But the city has much more to offer than…
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Real Alcázar of Seville: Inside Seville’s Enchanted Palace
In the centre of Seville, behind high walls, lies a completely different world: the Real Alcázar. Once you step inside, you quickly realise that this isn’t a palace from a single…
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Seville Cathedral & Giralda: What to See Inside
Explore Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, from the golden Retablo Mayor and Columbus’s tomb to the historic tower, rooftop views and practical tips.
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Alhambra Travel Guide: Nasrid Palaces & Generalife
As we approached the Alhambra, all we could see from the outside were its reddish walls. At first, it was hard to imagine what lay beyond them. From a distance, it…