Here’s my guide to the most beautiful palaces in Europe. I tell you all about these magnificent landmarks and how to tour them virtually. No one does palaces quite like Europe. So if you need a dash of royalty or some guilty pleasure escapism in your life, this guide should do the trick. This Europe … Read more
Planning a visit to Seville and brainstorming some day trip ideas? Here’s my guide to the 15 best day trips and weekend getaways from Seville. I tell you everything to see and do in these Seville day trip destinations. I also give you tips on how to get there and where to stay if you’re … Read more
Planning a vacation in northern Spain? Here’s my guide to an epic one week road trip in northern Spain. This Spain itinerary starts and ends in the exciting cultural and culinary city of Bilbao. It covers all the top must visit attractions, towns, and historic landmarks in the Basque, Cantabria, and Asturias regions of Spain. … Read more
Here’s my guide to Francisco Goya’s so-called “Black Paintings” in Madrid’s Prado Museum. The Prado is Spain’s cultural jewel and best museum. One of the highlights of a visit to the Prado is seeing Francesco Goya’s haunting Black Paintings. They’re riveting must see works at the Prado. The Black Paintings are some of the most … Read more
Here’s my guide to ferreting out the best hidden gems and secret spots in beautiful Barcelona Spain. These off the radar attractions in Barcelona are just as amazing as the must see sites. And you don’t have to jostle crowds. Barcelona is a feast for the eyes. With its incredible beauty and wealth of art … Read more
Here’s my guide to the best virtual museums you can visit online at home from the comfort of your couch or computer. Many world class museums have released some or all of their collections online. Or they’ve partnered with Google Arts & Culture to make collections accessible in high resolution. Some museums have used the … Read more
Hungry for art or cultural inspiration? Do you want to see Europe’s best modern art on vacation? This list, created with my own subjective views and the objectively immortal status of the listed artists, will satisfy your cravings. I identify the most famous and groundbreaking works of modern art in Europe and tell you where … Read more
Here’s my guide to the must visit attractions in the underrated city of Bilbao Spain. When Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum was built on the city’s riverbanks, the concept of “starchitecture” was born. After that people flocked to Bilbao. The museum is a highlight of Bilbao. But it’s just one of several cultural attractions. Some people … Read more
Planning a road trip in Europe? Here are my must know tips for renting a car and driving in Europe, to help you have a smooth journey. Nothing makes me happier than a European road trip. It’s by far my preferred way to travel through Europe. You can set your own itinerary, change it on … Read more
Are you an art lover planning a trip to Spain? Here’s my guide to the best art museums in Spain. Spain is a veritable art lover’s paradise, a treasure trove of gorgeous art from north to south. There are over 1500 museums in Spain. Spain’s best museums are teeming with masterpieces of both Spanish and … Read more