Spain

Is Madrid Worth Visiting? What to Know About Spain’s Capital City

Visit Spain’s capital city and you’ll be rewarded with art, literature and some seriously good food. Here’s why Madrid is worth visiting. About Madrid At golden hour in Madrid, the light softens the sharp edges of the Puerta del Sol. It lingers on the bronze bear and strawberry tree statue, kisses the paving stones warm, … Read more

Barcelona skyline at night

The 6 Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Barcelona, Spain

Discover the best neighbourhoods to stay in Barcelona and make the most of your next trip to Spain. Honestly, there isn’t really a bad place to stay in Barcelona. It just depends on how you want to enjoy your time. Get comfortable and allow us to walk you through the best neighbourhoods to stay in … Read more

The Best Neighbourhoods to Stay in Madrid

Discover the best neighbourhoods to stay in Madrid so you can make the most of everything the Spanish capital has to offer.  Madrid has a number of neighbourhoods that will catch your attention from the moment you arrive. Home to historical monuments, impressive stadiums and an endless array of bars and luxury gastronomy, these areas … Read more

Photo of Madrid at Night

Seville or Madrid? Which Spanish City is Best for You?

When it comes to planning a trip to Spain, it’s easy to get stuck on the question of whether you should visit Madrid or Seville. We help you answer that question. Seville or Madrid? Let’s put my cards on the table. I’ve lived in Seville and visited Madrid many times. They’re both great places with … Read more

CVNE (2)- wine in La Rioja

The Best Wineries in Rioja

In a region with over 500 wineries, finding the right La Rioja Bodega for you is no easy feat. Luckily, we’ve worked tirelessly to gather this list of the best spots in Spain.

Hot Air Balloon Pyrenees

What a Hot Air Balloon Ride is Really Like

A number of things are wrong. To begin with, I’m standing in a field surrounded by darkness, my mind pulling the duvet covers back over its head and mumbling into its pillow. Second, I’m…

Gin distillery apparatus in Mahon at Xoriguer Distillery

This Menorca Gin Distillery Will Change Your Mind About Spain

Menorca threw several surprises my way when I visited. Wild flowers, for one, with fields flush with poppies, violets and periwinkles all dancing like hippies in the sun. There were bronze age settlements for another, and olive oil-soaked cheese, cured lovingly by hand and made from milk gathered freshly that morning.

Picking olives in Andalucia - the olive harvest

How are olives harvested in Spain?

It all started with the police check last night.

Torchlight zig-zagged across the car and we huddled in the backseat.

“You are English,” said the policeman. “And yet you say you want…