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: […]
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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 […]
3 Days on São Miguel Island – Day 2 Itinerary
It’s hard to decide which part of São Miguel Island is our favorite, but today’s itinerary has some of the best views you’ll see in the Azores! This itinerary is for the western side of the island. You’ll also want to check out our guide to the center of São […]
3 Days on São Miguel Island – Day 1 Itinerary
If you’re considering a trip to the Azores, you absolutely must – and we mean must – spend at least a few days on São Miguel Island. The “Green Island” has so much to offer: waterfalls, hot springs, valleys, lakes, cliffs, geysers, and so much more! For the next 3 […]
The Foodie’s Guide to Madrid
Madrid is a foodie’s paradise and if you love to eat (who doesn’t?), you’ll love this city. Before you go, make sure to add these restaurants, foods, and drinks to your bucket list! Our Favorite Restaurants in Madrid: Mercado de San Miguel This food market HAS to be on your […]
Barcelona For Visitors with Limited Time
Parks, art, architecture, food… there are so many things to love and experience in Barcelona! We only had a few days to spend there which made it impossible to check off our entire Barcelona bucket list. Here are our recommendations for what you must do in Barcelona with limited time: […]
Guide to Visiting the Acropolis
From the second you arrive in Athens, Greece and get your first glimpse at the Acropolis, we promise you will already be in love. At least we were. We stepped off the train and immediately saw the ruins towering above us in the distance, beckoning us to come explore. Basic […]
20 Photos to Inspire Your Trip to the Azores
The Azores are quickly becoming a hot destination for travel in Europe. They’re affordable, more relaxing, and less crowded than many other spots and that’s only 3 of the reasons to visit! If you’re even considering a trip, we hope these 20 photos from the Azores will help seal the […]
15 Things You Must Do in Madrid
Madrid, much like Athens, Greece, is one of those cities that just blew away our expectations. We were fortunate to have a good friend living there who was able to give us a bit of the “locals” tour, but besides that we were delighted by the variety of things to […]
Our Favorite Miradouros (Viewpoints) on São Miguel Island
Once you grab your rental car on Sao Miguel Island, it won’t take long before you start noticing road signs for “miradouros.” You’ll see A LOT of them. Miradouro means “viewpoint” and they’re kind of like scenic overlooks in the U.S. The island is really well marked with signs and […]