What countries should you see on your first Eurotrip? How many days should you spend in each one? With so many places to choose from you might need some extra help to decide. To date I’ve visited 32 countries and 19 of them are located in Europe. Based on my travel experiences I’ve got a…
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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…
Pasarela Flamenca Jerez: Fashion show highlights and runway trends
I’m not sure who was more surprised…the flamenco fashion bloggers and press representatives who realized a guiri (i.e. foreigner) was in the press section of the biggest flamenco event of Jerez, or me, for being that guiri. 😉 I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend several fashion shows at the Pasarela Flamenco Jerez this weekend—the gorgeous models with…
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 Seville
Seville is the perfect city for a weekend getaway. Check out my favorite activities to share with friends and family once they’re finished sightseeing for the day. If you’re looking for the most popular attractions of Seville check out this post. Treat yourself to a few nights at Hotel EME Hotel EME is a luxury boutique hotel located in…
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…
Christmas in Seville
What is the best time of year to visit Seville? Winter and Spring are my favorite times to be in Seville! In winter is there are less tourists which means no waiting in line to see attractions like the Cathedral, Alcazar Palace, Seta, Plaza de España, etc. Also, it’s never gets too cold so it’s a…
Vacation in Cadíz: 3 Beautiful Beach Bars you need to see
The Secret Chiringuitos of Cadíz Sanlúcar de Barrameda is located in the province of Cadíz, and one of the best things about vacationing (and living) in the Costa de la Luz is having easy access to the beach. In coastal towns there are many businesses and attractions that only open during summer (tourism season),…
4 Attractions you have to see when you visit Seville
My family recently traveled to Sanlúcar de Barrameda for a visit and we decided to take a day trip to Seville. We had a great time, but I wouldn’t recommend going to Seville during the months of July and August if possible – it’s known for being unbearably hot in summer (all the locals go to the coastal…
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…