“Am I brave, or just insane?” I thought to myself as I hauled my 20-month-old son up the side of a cliff in Tarifa at midnight. We were walking back to our amazing rental and the “10 minute walk to the center” advertised on the website seemed to be more of a hike than I’d…
Travel in Spain
3 Day getaway to Barceló Punta Umbria Beach Resort with babies
With 13 month-old-twins, Javi and I are looking for “easy” travel destinations these days; places that are a short drive away, feature flat landscape (i.e. stroller-friendly), and have outdoor attractions to see. Luckily we live in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, which means there are lots of great places nearby. We decided to book a few nights…
U.S. travelers: What you should know before visiting Spain during COVID-19
Spain’s borders opened to international travelers this June and you best believe my parents were on the first flight out. Although we were excited they could finally visit us (and the babies) after months of waiting, the requirements for U.S. travelers going to and from Spain are confusing. That being said, they are much more lenient…
4 Day road trip through Extremadura: Mérida, Trujillo, Cáceres, Elvas, Zafra
I’ve just returned from a road trip through Extremadura with my family. We planned our visit during Holy Week (Easter) and were able to see religious processions in several different cities. The weather is unpredictable in spring but we got lucky with clouds and cool temperatures—perfect for exploring! The trip lasted 4 days, 3 nights…
2 Beautiful towns you’ve got to see in the Sierra de Cádiz (pet-friendly)
Javi and I enjoyed a weekend escape to the beautiful Sierra de Cádiz with our dog Pubma this October. Although I’ve been to El Chorro, Jubrique, Vejer, Grazalema and El Bosque there’s still so many places to see in the nearby Sierras of Malága and Cádiz! This trip we visited two new towns; Setenil de las…
Itinerary ideas for a 4 day sailing trip from Spain to Portugal
This August I embarked on a sailing trip from Spain to Portugal with my husband and his family. The journey took four days and three nights—we traveled from Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain to Albufeira, Portugal and back. We sailed for 36 hours total and spent each night on our 37 foot sailboat. I hope…
Pet-friendly getaway to the Serranía de Ronda
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…
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…