Spain Travel Blog

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay in Seville in 2020 – Best Hotels & Neighborhoods

Where to stay in Seville? It’s a common question I hear, given I lived in Seville for many years and travel there frequently for work! I’ve stayed in some of Seville’s most luxurious hotels, and also some of its best budget gems. Luckily, Seville is home to a great...

Top 12 Spanish Foods You Must Try in Spain – Popular Dishes & Recipes

Melissa Haun

There are plenty of reasons to visit Spain: its colorful history, world-renowned art, vibrant culture, beautiful beaches… and perhaps most importantly, fantastic Spanish food. When it comes to sampling Spanish cuisine, the sheer amount of choices can be overwhelming. Tapas? Pintxos? Vino? Queso? But if you want a true...

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay in Granada – Best Hotels & Areas

Lauren Aloise

Where to stay in Granada? For such a small city, there are a lot of amazing options! Do you want to feel like you’ve stepped back in time in the picturesque, whitewashed “village” of the Albaicín? Maybe you prefer 5* luxury at the city’s stunning Parador? Or perhaps a...

Self Led Food Tours in Valencia: Devouring Valencia on a Weekend Escape

Lauren Aloise

Valencia is one of Spain’s most beautiful cities– filled with history, traditions, its own language, and amazing food. It’s a city that gives me a truly special feeling, it feels both rural and urban at the same time! When I visited Valencia I wanted to make sure that I...

Madrid with Kids: Things to do in Madrid for the Whole Family!

Lauren Aloise

Just about one year ago, my sister called to tell me she was coming to visit me here in Madrid– with her husband and four small children in tow! I was overjoyed, yet apprehensive– would it be too much for the kids? Luckily, I’ve now learned that Madrid is...

The Catalan Calçotada: A Must-Do Local Experience!

Lauren Aloise

The first time I heard of calçots, I was intrigued. A barbecued onion festival? Count me in! I was dying to experience an authentic calçotada, which only happen in the Catalan countryside, not too far outside of Barcelona. So I decided to plan a weekend away in the middle...