I first visited Valencia when I went to the famous La Tomatina festival in nearby Buñol. Valencia was just the city I was going to be sleeping in before and after the festival; I didn’t have any plans on spending much time there. However, after I wandered the streets, relaxed on the beach, stuffed my […]
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The Best Walking Tours in Madrid
Last Updated: 8/26/2023 | August 26th, 2023 Hemingway once called Madrid “the capital of the world” and in his book Death in the Afternoon, referred to it as “the most Spanish of all cities.” As the second-largest city in the European Union (after Berlin), Madrid wows visitors with it’s beauty, museums, history, and food. Madrid […]
How (and Why) This 72-Year-Old Is Backpacking the World
You’re never too old to travel the world and Sherill is proof. At 72 years old, Sherill has been budget traveling for the past 10 years. In this interview, she discusses how she sold her stuff and went out to finally realize her travel dreams. This interview is filled with practical tips for others looking to do the same!
How to Spend Four Days in Madrid
Last Updated: 5/17/23 | May 17th, 2023 When I first visited Madrid in 2009, I only saw my hostel’s bed. I caught a bad cold in Barcelona which ruined my time in Madrid. I left what was supposed to be one of the best cities in the world sad, sick, and upset. I only ever […]
Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is the second-largest city in Spain and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. From family travelers to cruise ship crowds to partying budget backpackers, everyone seems to end up in Barcelona, especially during the summer. With its delicious sangria, unique gin cocktails, mouthwatering food, stunning beaches, warm weather, rich history and […]
Portugal Travel Tips
Portugal is a country blessed with stunning beaches, a rugged coastline, cosmopolitan cities, and incredible weather. Throw in great food, plentiful wine, and cheap prices, and it makes for a perfect — and underrated — holiday spot. I’ve been to Portugal many times over the years and I never tire of it. It’s one of […]
The 30 Best Things to See and Do in Barcelona
Last updated: 1/12/24 | January 12th, 2024 In recent years, Barcelona has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. While 5 million people call the city home, over 32 million travelers visit each and every year. (It is actually one of the worst cities in the world for overtourism so visit in the […]
The 7 Best Hostels in Seville
Posted: 1/6/23 | January 6th, 2023 Home to nearly 700,000 people, Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish), located in Andalusia, is one of the most popular destinations in Spain. Seville has a long, intricate past that is worth soaking up. Conquered by Islamic forces in 711, the region was under Muslim rule for centuries, which has […]
Life on the Road as a Gay Couple
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 One thing we haven’t focused on this site is LGBT travel and, as we bring in a wider range of reader interviews, I wanted to highlight LGBT readers as I’m curious to learn about their experiences traveling around the world, as many countries have strict anti-gay laws. So when […]
Embracing Change: Health Scares, Retirement, and Travel
After almost losing her husband to kidney failure, Donella decided it was time to make her travel dreams a priority. She and her husband retired and sold all of their possessions, embracing a new life of travel. In this interview, she shares her travel tips and insights for older travelers.
The 7 Best Hotels in Madrid
Posted: 4/1/24 | April 1st, 2024 Madrid has it all: incredible food, world-class museums, stunning architecture, non-stop nightlife, and picturesque winding streets. The vibrant capital of Spain, here you can spend your days exploring iconic landmarks like the Prado Museum and your evenings luxuriating over glasses of wine in bustling tapas bars. While my first […]
Where to Stay in Madrid: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Updated: 4/18/24 | April 18th, 2024 Ernest Hemingway said that Madrid is the most Spanish of Spanish cities. Spend some time in this urban center of 3.2 million people (6.7 in the greater metropolis) and you’ll get a taste of all of Spain, as people from every region have flocked to this handsome capital. The […]