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24 Hours in Madrid – What to Do in Just One Day in Spain’s Vibrant Capital

Today Melissa breaks down a great plan for 24 hours in Madrid (though we both agree – you should always stay longer!) Madrid is too often overlooked by international travelers. Far from the beaches of Valencia and San Sebastian, the whitewashed villages of Andalusia, and the iconic architecture of...

48 Hours in Valencia – The Perfect Itinerary to Make the Most of Your Stay

Melissa Haun

Only 48 hours in Valencia, Spain? No worries, there’s plenty to see and do with Melissa’s perfect two-day Valencia itinerary. Read on for all her great tips! Valencia is known throughout Spain—and the world—for being one of the best destinations in the Mediterranean. Set on the Iberian peninsula’s eastern...

What to See in Toledo: 16 Can’t Miss Sights

Ewan Bleiman

Wondering what to see in Toledo? Spain expert Ewan breaks down the top sights! Perched majestically on the banks of the river Tagus, Toledo is truly a city of three cultures. Medieval Jewish and Muslim heritage sits side-by-side with Christian churches in this “Imperial City”. At the peak of...

The Best Places to See Flamenco in Granada

Melissa Haun

Before I moved to Spain, I was already familiar with some of the country’s most common stereotypes… tapas, bullfighting, and of course flamenco. But upon arrival, I found that each of these clichés was much more complex than most foreigners ever realize. Although I’m obviously obsessed with tapas (who...

14 Off The Beaten Path Villages in Spain No Foodie Should Miss

Amy Bingham

Grocery shopping in Spain is a day-long affair. First there’s the fruit and vegetable shop, then the butcher, the fish monger, the dried beans and spices stand, the cheese store, the wine shop and finally the baker’s. Every item on my shopping list has its own specialty store and...

Graffiti in Granada

Lauren Aloise

In a very last minute decision last week, I boarded an Alsa bus down to Granada. My sister and brother-in-law were in town visiting, and our plans for an overnight in Cuenca quickly turned into an AirBnB reservation for two nights in the Albaicín. I wasn’t complaining– Granada is...