What to See & Do in Montjuïc Park: Barcelona’s Montjuïc Park is huge! We allotted several hours to explore and still didn’t see everything we wanted to. If you want to really explore all this park has to offer, be sure to give yourself a good amount of time! Here…Continue reading Exploring Montjuïc Park in Barcelona
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Planning Your Visit to Madrid’s Reina Sofía
With the Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen-Bornemisza, and CaixaForum, Madrid is a hub for world class art. But unless you have a lot of time, you’ll probably have to narrow your options. The Reina Sofia has a great variety of thought-provoking art from Spain and around the world. Here are some…Continue reading Planning Your Visit to Madrid’s Reina Sofía
Madrid Itinerary for 3 Perfect Days
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!…Continue reading Madrid Itinerary for 3 Perfect Days
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…Continue reading Casa Vicens: The Gaudí Home We Wish Was Ours
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…Continue reading Eating Our Way Through the Azores
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…Continue reading Visiting the First Modern Olympic Stadium
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…Continue reading Lessons Learned from our Trip to Barcelona
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…Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit the Azores… Right Now!
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…Continue reading The Ultimate Barcelona Bucket List
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…Continue reading Experiencing Flamenco in Madrid