If you haven’t been to the Golden Triangle of Andalucía (Seville, Cordoba and Granada) then you really haven’t seen Spain. The Moors occupied Spain for hundreds of years (Al-Andalus) and their influence on Spanish culture, architecture, music and language is most notable here in Andalusia. The Mudejar buildings and palaces in this region are breathtaking and unlike anything you’ll find…
10 Rules you need to know to be the perfect wedding guest in Spain
So you’ve been invited to a wedding in Spain but you’re not sure what to wear or what gift you’re supposed to give the newlyweds? I’ve created a list of “rules” or recommendations based on the weddings I’ve attended over the years in the provinces of Seville, Cádiz and Huesca as well as the advice my local friends have…
5 Things you should do and see in Zaragoza!
I’ve just returned from a weekend trip to Zaragoza, Spain. The city was even more beautiful than I imagined and much hotter than I’d hoped (if you plan to go to Zaragoza try avoid the middle of summer…it’s worse than Seville‘s heat!). We had one full day in the city so we made sure to…
5 Bars you should see in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
As soon as the weather starts warming up Sanlúcar transforms from a quaint little beach town to a holiday hot spot! Sevillanos usually make their way to Sanlúcar on the weekends to escape the summer heat along with tourists from other parts of Spain, UK, Germany, France etc. Sanlúcar comes to life at night during…
5 Things you should do in Brussels
I just got back from a weekend trip to Brussels and wanted to share some of the things I discovered. This is the second time I’ve been to the Belgian capital; the first time was in December 2011. Visiting Brussels in December has its pro’s and con’s; flights are cheap in the winter months because…
Everything you need to know about playing golf in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Drive 5 minutes from the center of Sanlúcar de Barrameda and you’ll find yourself at the Sanlúcar Club de Campo. The golf course offers beautiful views of both vineyards (holes 1 – 9) and the Guadalquivir River/Doñana National Park (holes 9 – 18)…and if you’re up for the challenge, it’s one of the most difficult…
Where to see the best Flamenco performances in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
After attending my first feria in Sanlúcar de Barrameda I was determined to learn how to dance Sevillanas! Sevillanas is a type of folk music and dance which originated around the 15th century in Seville. Sometime in the 18th century it mixed with other Spanish dance forms acquiring its beautiful flamenco flare. In my quest to find a…
10 Things to do in Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Unless you live in the panhandle of Florida chances are you haven’t heard of the “Forgotten Coast”…that’s because it’s one of Florida’s best-kept secrets! Florida’s Forgotten Coast includes communities like Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, St. George Island and more. This part of the state is called the “Forgotten Coast” because it seems to be the…
Planning a day trip from Spain to Morocco and 3 cities you should see!
Morocco is a beautiful and mysterious country. It is conveniently located a short ferry ride away from Europe (8 miles across the Strait of Gibraltar) making it the perfect addition to your itinerary as you travel through southern Spain. You can definitely do a day trip to Tangier, but if you’re hoping to see more…
How to save money on hotels when you travel in Europe
Now that you know how to save money on flights when you travel in Europe, let’s talk about the best ways to save on accommodation. Airbnb I am a huge Airbnb fan. I discovered the site in 2011 when trying to find reasonably priced accommodation for my family’s trip to Italy, France and Spain. I needed…