Our pet-friendly escape to the Serranía de Ronda this weekend was fantastic. There were no crowds, the weather was perfect, and Pumba (our dog) had an absolute blast. Javi and I bring Pumba to the sierras of Cádiz and Malaga a few times a year…but this recent trip is one of my favorites! We wanted to…
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Enjoying coves, caves & cava on a private yacht in Majorca
I‘ve mentioned before it‘s necessary to rent a car if you want to see the best coves of Majorca (i.e. Mallorca)…but it‘s even better if you can rent a boat! When Activity Fan contacted me about doing a yacht excursion post I jumped at the opportunity to go. If you watched my Instagram stories during…
Luxury yachts, sunsets & champagne in Mallorca
This past weekend Javi and I went to Mallorca to visit family and friends. Before the trip we were researching boat rental options, so you can imagine my delight when Activity Fan reached out to me about doing a yacht excursion post! Myself along with five friends were invited to enjoy a sunset cruise on…
5 Fantastic restaurants you have to try in Seville
We escape to Seville every chance we get. Not only for the great shopping, gorgeous scenery, fun bars and inspiring attractions…it’s also home to some of our favorite restaurants in Spain! Seville’s culinary scene offers everything from traditional tapas to creative dishes and flavors you’ve never experienced before! In this post I’ll cover some of the city’s most popular restaurants—the ones our local friends said we had…
What you need to know about attending feria in Spain
My first feria experience was unforgettable; the beautiful dresses, horse carriages, decorative casetas, and festive atmosphere were mesmerizing! I was instantly enamored with this event and as soon as it ended I began counting down the days until the next feria began. Cities all over Spain have their own feria (annual festivals or fairs), but the ones in Andalusia…
Weekend getaway to Málaga: El Caminito del Rey
We decided to do something a little different to celebrate the arrival of 2017! Instead of spending New Year’s Eve in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, we opted for a weekend getaway to the Sierra of Málaga. We spent the weekend completing the famous Caminito del Rey, hiking nearby trails and enjoying our beautiful surroundings. We were…
Weekend getaway: Glamping in Cádiz with a dog
September marked our first anniversary as a married couple – and I wanted to surprise Javi with a weekend getaway to someplace new. It was also necessary for me to find a place where we could bring Pumba, our 40 kilo chocolate labrador. You might recall that we did a photoshoot for Glamping Hub’s pet-friendly website this past…
Weekend getaway to Barcelona
Barcelona is one of those cities you can go back to again and again and you’ll always find something new to enjoy. This past weekend I returned to the city to host an event for my company, even though I was working all weekend I did manage to find time to discover some new restaurants and…
4 Things to do on your next weekend getaway to Mallorca
There are several benefits to having a brother-in-law who lives in Majorca (i.e. Mallorca) 1) A free couch to crash on 2) having a local as your tour guide 3) getting to cram a ton of awesome stuff into less than 3 days! What else could one ask for during a weekend getaway to Mallorca?…
Cordoba: Cruces de Mayo & Fiesta de los Patios
We got lucky in Cordoba…and by lucky I mean we got three awesome fiestas for the price of one! We traveled to Cordoba for the Fiesta de los Patios…but what I didn’t realize is that the first week of May also coincides with Los Cruces de Mayo and the Battle of the Flowers. If you’re not…
