“The ‘good old times’ – all times when old are good. “- Byron Here’s my guide to the UNESCO-listed dolmens in Antequera Spain. The dolmens are affectionately dubbed “Spain’s Stonehenge.” They’re a must visit attraction if you’re road tripping in southern Spain. Antequera is the perfect midway point between Seville and Granada. Fair warning. This … Read more
Andalusia is a land rich in historic sites, cultural heritage, and appealingly diverse landscapes. It’s a romantic blend of must see hotspots, tiny whitewashed hill towns, glamorous Mediterranean resorts, and natural wonders. There’s a million reasons to visit Andalusia. But the glory of Andalusia is in its architectural amalgam of cultures. More than a millennium … 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
I’m not terribly fond of snapping photos of myself. I’m not precisely sure of the cause. I’m not photogenic for one thing. For another, I’m usually compulsively taking pictures of the beautiful buildings or landscapes around me. I mean just look at my iPhone photo of Nerja below. I’m thankful there are no people in … Read more
Planning a trip in southern Spain? If you can’t resist an imposing Moorish fortress, here’s my guide to the Almeria Alcazaba.Snuggled away on the southeast corner of Spain’s Mediterranean coast, Almeria is a hidden gem in Andalucia. It’s a rough Andalusian beauty with a magnificent well-preserved fortress. The 1430 meter walled fortress is part of … Read more
There’s no shortage of metaphorical ways to become unmoored in life — lost souls, lost hope, lost causes, lost love. I’ve suffered from all of them at some point. But what I particularly specialize in is just getting lost. Anywhere. Anytime. I have zero sense of direction. I suspect it’s a genetic mutation, the problem … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the petty Andalusian village of Frigiliana. This must visit Spanish town is a beautiful hidden gem in Spain that should be on your bucket list for southern Spain. Frigiliana knows it’s pretty. Unlike the Sevillanos who are more haughtily atavistic, however, the residents of Frigiliana are more dignified, less showy. … Read more