Visiting the Alhambra in Granada, Spain

When I decided to travel to Granada in Spain, I knew that visiting the Alhambra will be at the top of my Granada itinerary. The famous Moorish Palace complex is easily one of the most beautiful places in Spain. With the palace, courtyards, beautiful gardens and sweeping views of the city and Sierra Nevada mountains, […]

2 days in Granada, Spain Itinerary – Alhambra and Beyond

Visiting the Alhambra, one of the top things to do in Granada Spain

On my very first trip to Spain, I spent 2 days in Granada, and I sure picked a city, that set the bar pretty high. Granada is located in southern Spain, in the Andalusia region, right next to Sierra Nevada mountains. The city is great mix of Moorish history, vibrant culture, beautiful views and great food. […]

Barcelona in November – what’s it like to visit off season

view from the National museum in Barcelona in November

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. The combination of beautiful architecture, many of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces, Mediterranean sea, great weather and amazing cuisine attracts millions of tourist each year. So many, that if you visit in the summer, you need to be prepared for massive crowds everywhere. That’s why I decided to […]

Things to do in Cadiz, Spain – Seville to Cadiz day trip

Cadiz is a city in Southwestern Spain, that for years was one of the most important European ports. It’s also considered to be the oldest inhabited city in Western Europe. Being just under 2 hours train ride from Seville, it makes for a great day trip. Heading to Cadiz from Seville might be especially tempting […]

Postcards from Sevilla

Sevilla is often described as one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. These claims set my expectations pretty high, and the city sure did not disappoint. It really is that beautiful.  As I first stepped out onto the streets I kept saying to myself : is this place for real ? Anywhere you look […]