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
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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