Planning a day trip to Alicante Spain but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, I’ve been to the city several times and have curated this one-day Alicante itinerary so that you can get the most out of your first-time visit. Alicante is one of the most popular coastal cities in Spain and it’s not […]
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If you are planning your first trip to Spain, one of the first things you need to know is where to go. You might wonder what the best places to visit in Spain for first-timers are so that you know you don’t miss out on any goodies. Truth is, there are so many beautiful cities […]
Planning a day trip to Valencia from Madrid but not quite sure where to begin? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place! After calling Spain home for over 10 years, I’ve done numerous day trips from the capital, including to Valencia. Despite the distance, it’s one of the easiest day trips from Madrid by train […]
Wondering what to add to your Spain bucket list? There are so many epic things to do in Spain, but some of them are truly bucket list worthy. I’ve traveled all around Spain and explored a lot of fun activities as I’ve lived in the country for 12+ years. There are some bucket list items […]
If you like climbing mountains, consider hiking Mulhaden next time you visit Spain. Mulhacen is a part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the highest mountain in continental Spain and the Iberian Peninsula with its towering 3479 meters. In fact, Mulhacen is the highest mountain outside the Alps in all of Western Europe. Sierra […]
Longing for the warmth of the sun in the winter? Then you’re in the right place as I’ll share some of the best destinations for winter sun in Europe in this post! The winter months can be long and dark unless you live in a sunny country. When I lived in Norway, my top priority […]
Planning a day trip to Toledo? Then you’re in the right place! Getting lost in the narrow streets of Toledo’s old town is like getting lost in time. There is no corner without a spectacular medieval building you need to explore before you keep walking. Probably even in the wrong direction of where you planned […]
Looking for the best things to do in Merida Spain in 2 days? Then you’re in the right place! Merida is a delightful surprise in the Extremadura region of Spain, only an hour from the Portuguese border. Home to more Roman ruins than any other place in the country and UNESCO-listed archaeological sites, there are […]
When looking for the best coastal towns in Spain, you might get overwhelmed by such a great coastline like the Spanish. I totally get it, and you might even be tempted to stop everywhere on a road trip or simply not be able to decide on the base for your vacation. There are so many […]
The mesmerizing Charco Azul in Chulilla Spain is one of the most beautiful natural wonders surrounding the village. Set at the bottom of the Turia Gorge, it has clear blue water (thereof the name) and a wooden jetty makes it easy to enter the water without getting tangled in water plants. This natural paradise is […]
Chulilla, Valencia Spain is a small village with surprisingly many things to do and incredible natural beauty. We went there when traveling by van in Spain and were baffled by the nature scene and hikes you could do straight from the village. But Chulilla is also home to fabulous medieval castle ruins crowning the hill […]