I don’t know about you, but in Oregon in the Winter it’s cold and dreary, particularly so this week and while I don’t mind the rain so much, I am looking ahead to future warmer months and Summer travel! As a teacher, I travel the most during my Summer break… Read more
How to Spend 4 Days in Sevilla
We recently spent a glorious four days in Sevilla, Spain – one our favorite cities in Europe. On our first trip to Sevilla years ago, we did most of the tourist stuff, so this time, we spent more time wandering and enjoying Spain at a more leisurely pace, which I… Read more
What to Do on an Overnight Stay in Madrid
A lot of international flights to Spain go to Madrid so you may find yourself in this large Spanish city for an overnight stop at some point in your travels. For us, on this recent trip to Spain, we were headed to Sevilla but had to fly to Madrid from… Read more
How to Order Coffee in Europe (if you like Lattes)
Europe has some of the best coffee in the world and it’s an art form that’s taken quite seriously. So if you’re headed to Europe and you like lattes (one of my faves), each country has a unique take on your daily coffee habit, so here’s how to order coffee… Read more
5 Trips to Take If You’re on a Budget
I often get asked, “Your trips look amazing but if I’m on a budget, where would you recommend?” My first question back is always, what sort of budget? Because in all truth, Nick and I travel on a budget too, it just might be different than yours. And while it… Read more
The Best Inexpensive Destinations in Europe
Europe has always been a hot spot for tourists. It’s got everything: amazing history, wonderful architecture, charm everywhere you look and great food. But it can also be pretty expensive, especially in larger cities like London and Paris. And don’t even get me started on how expensive Scandinavia is. So… Read more
5 Reasons to Visit Spain
Now that I’ve finished all the recap posts from our trip through Spain, I hope you’ve fallen just in love with the country as I did. It’s an incredible place and my love affair with Spain, I feel, has only just begun. Spain is one of those countries that… Read more
Souks, Churros & Alleyways : Exploring Granada
Granada surprised me. Whereas the rest of our stops in Spain (Barcelona, Madrid and Sevilla) felt very European, Granada felt very Middle Eastern in nature. From the food to the architecture to the languages spoken on the streets, Granada is very much in close relation to it’s near neighbors, Morocco… Read more
Morning at the Alhambra
When we added Granada to our Spain itinerary, there was no question that one of the main draws to this ancient Southern Spanish city is the incredible Alhambra fortress high above the landscape. We found out quickly, that while the Alhambra is definitely the top draw for people coming to… Read more
Over the River : Triana District in Sevilla
On our last day in Sevilla, we really only had the morning as our train to Granada left mid-afternoon so we headed out after sleeping in toward the Triana district of Sevilla. This area right over the canal is a more local area and we were curious to see it…. Read more
Orange Trees & Cobblestones : Sevilla’s Old Town
After our morning spent taking in Sevilla’s tourist attractions like the Giralda Tower and the Real Alcazár, we wanted to get a better taste of the rest of the city, so we headed out that afternoon (after a siesta of course) to see the rest of Seville. The city is really… Read more
Moorish Charm at Sevilla’s Real Alcázar
Spending my childhood in the Middle East has created a lifelong love affair with Arabic design. My favorite architectural designs and patterns always stem from a Middle Eastern influence and so it’s safe to say that I knew I would fall head over heels in love with the Real… Read more
Views and Windy Stairs : Sevilla Cathedral + Giralda Tower
After taking in the dawn in Sevilla, we headed back to the hotel, slept a bit more and then got going to explore the city during the day. Our first stop: the Sevilla Cathedral and Giralda Tower. Our fantastic hotel was only about a 5 minute walk from this… Read more
Moments Before the Dawn in Sevilla
We arrived in Sevilla in the evening and upon seeing the city a bit as the night was falling, we knew we wanted to start exploring bright and early the next day so we got up before the dawn in Sevilla to see the city. Nick always loves getting up… Read more
Sevilla : An Ancient Paradise
Ahh Sevilla… we’re finally talking about this incredible city that I’ve been waiting to share with you! You know those moments somewhere in a foreign place when you completely fall in love with your surroundings? When you are immediately picturing yourself living there, wandering around with a basket on… Read more