For months now, WC and I have planning our pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Now it’s just about a month until we’ll be on our way! Our backpacks are purchased, our route is mapped out, and our credentials are in hand. But what is the Camino de Santiago? And…Continue reading Why We’re Walking the Camino de Santiago
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Park Guell: A Gaudí Masterpiece in Barcelona
It’s impossible to visit Barcelona without experiencing the architectural masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí; literally you’ll be walking by his work as you explore the city streets. One of the famous designs is Park Guell, a whimsical city park thats designated as a World Heritage Site. But you’ll need to decide…Continue reading Park Guell: A Gaudí Masterpiece in Barcelona
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 a…Continue reading The Ultimate Barcelona Bucket List
Top Free Things to Do in Madrid, Spain
You’ve booked your plane ticket and hotels; now you’re ready to explore Madrid and why not save some money while you’re at? There are a variety of fun things to do in Madrid that won’t cost you a dime (I mean euro)! Here are a few of our favorites: Relax…Continue reading Top Free Things to Do in Madrid, Spain
A Day in Madrid’s Retiro Park
If you’re a regular reader, you know we love a good city park (some of our favorites are San Diego’s Balboa Park and Barcelona’s Montjuïc Park). So, of course, we had to seek out the best in Madrid! El Retiro Park is more than 300 acres and has beautiful gardens,…Continue reading A Day in Madrid’s Retiro Park
