With family in town I had the perfect excuse to plan a weekend getaway to one of my favorite cities in Portugal…Lagos! I love visiting Lagos for its quaint historic center, balmy weather, gorgeous grottos, and lively party scene—not to mention it’s home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches! Javi and I have…
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12 Things you should do in Sanlúcar de Barrameda
***Last updated May 2023*** Did you know Sanlúcar de Barrameda was the departure point of Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and several Spanish conquistadores? This seaside city not only has fascinating history…you’ll get to enjoy tons of delicious seafood, beautiful sunsets, and fun activities too! Below you’ll find a list of my favorite things to do…
The Golden Triangle of Andalucía: Seville, Cordoba & Granada
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…
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…
Everything you need to know about Lagos, Portugal
Lagos is about 4 hours driving from Sanlúcar de Barrameda and 3 hours from Sevilla. It’s home to some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen (they’re definitely a fair rival to the Greek Isles) and it’s a great spot to party! You can take a bus from Seville to Lagos—it costs about €20 each way and the…