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 […]
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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: […]
Must-Do at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
For my last birthday, WC spoiled me with season passes to Universal Orlando and if you know us, you know we are really just going to feed our Harry Potter obsession! (You may remember we planned our honeymoon around seeing Harry Potter & the Cursed Child in London – I told you we’re HP fanatics!) […]
Cruising to Nassau: How to Spend a Day
If you’re heading on a cruise from Florida, chances are high you’ll make a stop in Nassau, Bahamas. To be honest, it’s not everyone’s favorite port. It can be crowded due to the high number of cruise ships there. Some visitors also believe the vendors at the port can be […]
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 […]
Montserrat Monastery: A Day Trip from Barcelona
Santa Maria de Montserrat (or more simply referred to as Montserrat or Montserrat Monastery) is about an hour’s drive from Barcelona on the mountain Montserrat. The monastery dates back to the 11th century and still operates today. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and […]
Experiencing Gaudí in Barcelona
The second you begin planning your trip to Barcelona, your Google searches will be filled with many colorful buildings, thanks to the creative and inspiring architect Antoni Gaudí. Experiencing Gaudi in Barcelona will be top-priority on your to-do list and for good reason. His mark on the city is one-of-a-kind […]
2018: A Look Back
If we could sum up our 2018 travel year in review in one word it would be: friendship. This year we traveled all over the world with our friends: a 40th birthday celebration in Greece, a road trip across São Miguel Island in the Azores, a football and fúbol trip to London […]