Granada is small but mighty city in Andalusia. It’s a significant cultural place that’s shaped the course of Spanish history over the centuries. Granada is not just the Alhambra either, although that’s the UNESCO site that probably made you want to visit. Beyond the magnificent Moorish palace, Granada is a sunny city with old world … 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
Looking for some excellent museums to put on your art bucket list? Here’s my guide to 30 of the world’s best small museums. Despite their size, these small museums have giant art collections. Great art often hides in less famous sites. These little gems preach quality over quantity. They boast magnificent — and sometimes overlooked … Read more
Looking for something cool to watch on TV? Here’s my guide to the 30 best films and documentaries for art lovers, culture vultures, and cinephiles in general. If you can’t go to a museum and don’t want to gaze at virtual museums on your computer, movies are the next best way to cyber experience art … 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
Spain is divine, one of Europe’s most fascinating countries. Spain is unexpectedly and energetically diverse. Every time I’ve traveled there, I’ve been seduced by its unspoiled landscapes, culture, foodie scene, and extraordinarily beautiful and vibrant cities. In Spain, there’s something for everyone. You’ll be delighted by ornate palaces, tiny whitewashed villages, world class art, delicious … Read more
Cultured and cosmopolitan Barcelona is one of the world’s treasures. It’s a visual feast of a city that deserves the descriptor. For the avid sightseer, Barcelona’s top rated attractions are its surrealistic architecture, impressive monuments, and historic buildings. Barcelona elevates architecture to rock star status like no other city. Barcelona is a veritable architectural wonderland … Read more
If you like to travel with a theme, you’ve come to the right place! This is the ultimate guide to Antoni Gaudí’s UNESCO-listed architecture in Barcelona Spain. Gaudi is Spain’s most famous architect. His fantastical architectural masterpieces are among Barcelona’s top attractions. Even if you aren’t an architecture geek, these Gaudi buildings are a magnet … Read more
The exotic city of Cordoba is one of the most fascinating destinations in southern Spain. Cordoba was once Europe’s biggest city and a center for art and learning. The city has a unique confluence of Moorish, Jewish, and Christian cultures. At the height of its glory, Cordoba had over 300 mosques and palaces, including the … Read more
Planning a trip to Europe and looking for some unusual places to visit? Here’s my guide to 25+ hidden gems in Europe. I love ferreting out unique and less touristy hidden gems in Europe. In my lifetime of travels in Europe, it’s always the tiny picturesque towns that steal my heart, don’t let go, and … Read more