“Everyone who has visited the Basque Country longs to return; it is a blessed land.” — Victor Hugo, French novelist From its diverse landscapes to its vibrant art scene and UNESCO-recognized treasures, the Basque region of Spain will leave you in awe. You have gorgeous green landscapes. The food is out of this world. You … 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
Planning a trip to Spain and need some destination inspiration? To help you along, here’s my guide to the 30 most famous landmarks in Spain. Spain is a gorgeous country. It boasts a heady mix of diverse landscapes, world famous landmarks, massive cathedrals and iconic museums. From Barcelona’s patron saint Antoni Gaudi to Frank Gehry … Read more
Here’s my wanderlusty guide to the best TV shows to virtually travel the world. Let’s face it. Most of us won’t be traveling for a good long time. We’re stuck at home. The anticipation of a vacation has been temporarily squelched. But are we really stuck? In the era of streaming, we now have access … Read more
Planning a trip to Europe and looking for some unusual places to visit? 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 form the sweetest and most indelible travel memories. Here’s … 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
Casa Calvet is the neglected stepchild of Gaudí architecture in Barcelona. It’s not as curvy, crazy, or whimsically colorful. And so it’s largely ignored. But it shouldn’t be. It’s a hidden gem among the other modernist standouts in nearby Passage de Gràcia. And a visit is essential to a full understanding of Gaudí’s more famous … Read more
“I will be a genius, and the world will admire me.” — Salvador Dali, age 16 Here’s my guide to the Dalì Theater and Museum, or Teatro-Museo Dalí, in Figueres Spain. It’s one of Spain’s best small museums. It’s eccentric. But then so is its namesake, the famed Surrealist artist Salvador Dalì. When one thinks … Read more
Here’s my guide to the lovely town of Santillana del Mar. It’s an idyllic town that’s an easy day trip from Bilbao. This guide covers the best things see and do in and around Santillana del Mar. Santillana del Mar is the jewel of Cantabria and must visit destination in northern Spain. With its rolling … Read more
Lying at the at the intersection of Paseo de Gracia and Consell de Cent is a true Spanish treasure, Casa Lleó Morera. The Art Nouveau mansion is often overshadowed by its showy neighbor Casa Batlló. But it shouldn’t be. It’s lovely and vastly under appreciated. When the tourists clamor to Gaudi’s Casa Batlló or La Pedrera, … Read more