Madrid is a bustling city full of life, art, history, and romance. We were fortunate to have a close friend living there when we were visiting and we got a bit of a ‘local’s look’ at the city. Of course, we always like to squeeze in the touristy stuff, too! […]
Category: Europe
Casa Vicens: The Gaudí Home We Wish Was Ours
Visiting a home designed by architect Antoni Gaudí was near the top of our Barcelona bucket list, but there are so many choices! Some of the most popular are Casa Batlló and Casa Milá, but we opted for one of the quieter Gaudí spots. Casa Vicens only opened to the […]
Eating Our Way Through the Azores
You will definitely build up an appetite with all the hiking and sightseeing you’ll be doing during your visit to the Azores! And it’s a good thing, too, because there are so many delicious foods to try on the islands. Foods You Must Try in the Azores: Cozido das Furnas […]
Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
We LOVE watching the Olympics! In fact, if you read our last blog post you know we were even actually planning a trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games. So, it probably comes as no surprise that we were really excited to visit the site of the very first […]
Lessons Learned from our Trip to Barcelona
Barcelona is vibrant and colorful with something new to look at around every turn. From art to architecture to amazing food, the city has something for everyone. But did you know some attractions sell out weeks in advance? Or that a lot of museums are free certain days of the […]
5 Reasons to Visit the Azores… Right Now!
We’re those travelers who don’t really need to find a reason to go somewhere. If the opportunity arises, we’re totally there! That’s how we’ve found ourselves in places like Sri Lanka and Iceland back when we had no idea what to expect. To be honest – we didn’t know much […]
The Ultimate Barcelona Bucket List
If you’re like us and only have a few days to explore Barcelona, you may need to narrow this list down a lot. Have no fear, though. We’ve shared a separate post with our favorite things to do in Barcelona with limited time. For those of you with more than […]
Experiencing Flamenco in Madrid
There is nothing like experiencing your first flamenco show. The raw emotions from the dancers and musicians will hit you like a ton of bricks, and you may find yourself on the verge of tears. Do not be surprised by this: you are not alone. Knowing nothing about flamenco before […]
How to Save Money in Barcelona
There is so much to see in Barcelona, but doing it all would be pretty pricey. This comprehensive guide includes free attractions, free days at museums, and money-saving tips should help you save money in Barcelona: Tips & Tricks to Save Money in Barcelona: Experience the Always-Free Attractions Montjuïc Park: […]
3 Days on São Miguel Island – Day 3 Itinerary
Today’s itinerary for the eastern side of São Miguel gets you an up-close-and-personal look at the island’s geothermal activity and also takes you into the wild Nordeste region. Our last two posts provided a driving itinerary for the center of the island and the western side of the island so […]