Palermo is a uniquely exotic Italian city. Its dizzying succession of conquering kingdoms left behind fascinating ancient remnants and a melting pot culture. In Palermo, there’s a saying that “the dog and cat and mouse work together.” If you’re on the UNESCO trail, there are 8 sites in Palermo to keep you busy. You’ll be … Read more
Wondering how to spend one day in Coimbra Portugal? I’ve got you covered. This 1 day Coimbra itinerary covers all the top attractions and best things to do and see in beautiful Coimbra. Dating from the 9th century, Coimbra is a surefire charmer with no end to its embarrassment of riches. The city is one of … Read more
Planning a trip to Portugal and Spain? Here’s my guide to taking a fantastic 10 day road trip in southern Portugal and southern Spain. This 10 day Spain-Portugal itinerary takes you from Lisbon Portugal to Granada Spain. This popular road trip route is dense with exciting cities, must visit medieval villages, Moorish architecture, UNESCO-listed landmarks, … Read more
Want to take a classic Spanish road trip? This is the ultimate 10 day itinerary for a journey from Madrid to Seville. This popular Spain road trip route is dense with exciting Spanish cities, must see medieval villages, Moorish architecture, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and loads of old world Spanish charm. This ten day in Spain itinerary … Read more
Here’s my guide to the gorgeous and unmissable Game of Thrones filming locations in Andalusia. Much of HBO’s blockbuster show Game of Thrones is filmed in sunny southern Spain. For die-hard fans looking for some sun, Spanish flare, and a Game of Thrones fix, there are eight real life filming locations in Andalusia you can … Read more
I return, once again, to my Game of Thrones’ obsession. Greetings fellow Game of Thrones nerds, sullied and unsullied, Stark or Targaryen devotees. Here’s my guide to the stunning and craggy castles in Europe that have been filming locations for HBO’s Game of Thrones. Who doesn’t love Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin’s romantic medieval … Read more
Looking to visit some UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe? In this post, I cover 50+ of the top sites you should visit. These UNESCO sites are among the most famous landmarks, monuments, and attractions in Europe. From towering castles to opulent palaces, these European landmarks are among the best things to do and see … Read more
Planning a trip to Spain and need some destination inspiration? This is the ultimate bucket list for Spain. It covers 50 of the best and most beautiful destinations and places to visit in Spain. Spain is one of my favorite countries of travel. I love the art, the food, the museums, and the architecture. Spain … Read more
Planning a visit to Madrid’s Royal Palace? I’m not that much of a palace person, but it is dressed to impress. The interiors are nearly as sumptuous as Versailles and Schönbrunn. And almost all the 18th century Baroque and Rococo decor and furnishings are original. On top of that, there’s some artworks by Tiepolo and … Read more
Santa Maria la Blanca is a small, but oh so sweet, attraction in Toledo. It’s a former synagogue built on Christian land by Muslims, and thus utterly unique. It’s morphed from synagogue to church to tourist sanctuary. Built in 1180, Santa Maria la Blanca is renowned as the oldest standing synagogue in Europe. It’s a … Read more