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Granada! Exploring Spain's Treasured Alhambra and Other City Highlights
Iconic Lion Fountain in the Patio de los Leones of the Alhambra One Day in Granada: Alhambra, and City Highlights Granada offers visitors...
Aug 23, 20258 min read


Lisbon! Saturday Serendipity, Street Life, and Fado
Vendor Stall at the Feira da Ladra Flea Market, Lisbon In This Article A full Saturday in Lisbon, shaped by spontaneity and memorable...
Jul 21, 20259 min read


Lisbon! A Magical Day in Sintra
Stunning Entrance Gate at Pena Palace In This Article Getting to Sintra from Lisbon How we started our morning with pastries and made...
Jul 7, 202513 min read


Lisbon! A Day of Discovery, Flavor, and Stunning Views
Carmo Archaeological Museum (Museu Arqueológico do Carmo) In This Article A well-earned morning wake-up after an intense first day Museu...
Jun 20, 20259 min read


Lisbon! Our Self-Guided Exploration & Evening Food Tour
People Waiting for Their Ride on Lisbon's Tram 28 In This Article Join us as we recount our first full day in Lisbon, covering everything...
Jun 8, 20259 min read


Lisbon! Leveraging AI to Plan our First Visit
We're planning our first visit to Lisbon! We have been thinking about this for a while and really dragged our feet on the flight...
May 14, 202513 min read


Cordoba Spain! Culture and Charm, a Day of History and Delight
View of the Mezquita Catetrdal of Córdoba from a Judería Street Our Stop En Route to Sevilla A Day of History, Culture, and Culinary...
Mar 30, 20258 min read


Sevilla! Day Seven: Hidden Palaces, Paella in Triana, Las Setas at Night, and El Rinconcillo
The Beautiful Giralda Bell Tower Against the Evening Sky Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Sevilla: A Series Previously we wrote a Sevilla, Spain travel guide and the first five articles in this series of seven, chronicling our recent visit to Sevilla (Day One, Day Two, Day Three, Day Four, Day Five, Day Six). If you haven't already, you may wish to read them before this. Or perhaps you're mostly interested in reading about our activities during our final fun and enr
Mar 24, 20257 min read


Sevilla! Day Five: Basilica de la Macarena, a Day Trip to Jerez, and Sherry Tasting
Alcázar de Jerez de la Frontera Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Sevilla: A Series Previously we wrote a Sevilla, Spain travel guide and the first four articles in this series of seven, chronicling our recent visit to Sevilla (Day One, Day Two, Day Three, Day Four). If you haven't already, you may wish to read them before this. Or maybe you're mostly interested in the places mentioned in this one. Whichever the case may be, we're glad you're here learning more about
Mar 2, 20256 min read


Sevilla! Day Four: Inside the Cathedral, La Giralda, Plaza de España, and the Best Tapas of the Trip
Cathedral of Sevilla, Interior Detail of Main Chapel Ceiling Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Sevilla: A Series Previously we wrote a Sevilla, Spain travel guide and the first, second, and third articles in this series of seven, chronicling our recent visit to Sevilla. If you haven't already, you may wish to read them before this. Or maybe you're mostly interested in the places mentioned in this one. Whichever the case may be, we're glad you're here learning about ou
Feb 24, 20259 min read


Sevilla! Day Three: Itálica, a Rooftop Lunch in Triana, the Fine Arts Museum, and Hospital de los Venerables
Patio with Stepped Fountain, Hospital Los Venerables Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Sevilla: A Series Previously we wrote a Sevilla, Spain travel guide and the first and second articles in this series of seven, chronicling our recent visit to Sevilla. If you haven't already, you may wish to read them before this. Or maybe you're mostly interested in the places mentioned in this one. Whichever the case may be, we're glad you're here learning about our magical trip t
Feb 16, 20255 min read


Sevilla! Day Two: La Judería, the Real Alcázar, and Tapas in Triana
Plaza de Santa Cruz, Sevilla Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Sevilla: A Series Previously we wrote a Sevilla, Spain travel guide and the first article in this series of seven, chronicling our recent visit to Sevilla. If you haven't already, you may wish to read them before this. Or maybe you're mostly interested in the places mentioned in this one. Whichever the case may be, we're glad you're here learning about our magical trip to Sevilla. Discovering La Judería: S
Feb 10, 20258 min read


Sevilla! Day One: A Sunday Market, La Maestranza, Football, and the Buhaira Gardens
Mudéjar Palace, Buhaira Gardens, Sevilla Read our Sevilla Travel Guide First In the end of October 2024 we published our first Sevilla travel guide "Sevilla! Travel Guide: Stunning Architecture, Beautiful Gardens, Delicious Food and So Much More." If you haven't read it yet, we recommend that you start there and then come back to this article. It's just a nine-minute read and covers the main attractions, some history, and other practical information. Our Return to Beautiful S
Feb 3, 202510 min read


Valladolid, Spain! Orientation and Travel Guide
Church of San Pablo (Iglesia de San Pablo), Valladolid, Spain Valladolid: Overview and Historical Context We recently visited Valladolid,...
Dec 30, 202411 min read


Salamanca! Architectural Wonders and Vibrant Culture
Churrigueresque Façade, North Side of the Plaza Mayor of Salamanca First, A Very Brief History of Salamanca Salamanca's Old City, located...
Dec 12, 202412 min read


Cáceres! A Delightful Spanish City with Old World Charm
Arco de La Estrella, Cáceres, Spain Overlooking the Plaza Mayor Cáceres, Spain is a beautiful city and worth a visit, especially if...
Dec 6, 20248 min read


Ronda! We're Planning a Day Trip to Ronda, Spain
Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain We're going back to Sevilla, Spain soon and are currently planning to visit Ronda as one of our day trips. We...
Nov 12, 202410 min read


More Time in Madrid? Here’s What Else to Explore
Almudena Cathedral Always Something New to Experience in Madrid Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, never fails to surprise and delight visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural treasures. For those who have explored this city multiple times, there always seems to be something new waiting to be discovered. We recently returned to Madrid for a couple of days where we experienced several things we hadn't previously, either because they opened since
Oct 5, 20247 min read


Saratoga Springs! History, Horse Racing, Healing and Happy Times
Looking for a place to enjoy a long weekend, relaxing and enjoying time with family or friends? Saratoga Springs really has it all!
Jul 14, 20246 min read


Paris! Architecture, Art, Cheese, Cuisine, Wine, Shopping, and More...
Eiffel Tower as Seen from the Top of the Arch de Triomphe We recently had the good fortune to go on an adventure to Paris,...
Jun 21, 20249 min read
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