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 visit to the city was a bit ill-fated (I was sick and spent most of the time in bed), I’ve been able to visit many times since then. Over the years, I’ve stayed at lots of hotels here. To help you plan your visit, here’s my list of the ..read more

Posted: 2/19/24 | February 19th, 2024 With its world-class food scene, rambunctious nightlife, sunny weather, and laid-back pace, Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in Europe. It’s also one of the most-visited cities on the continent, bursting at the seams every summer as travelers come to explore, admire its art and architecture (Gaudi has tons of works here), and eat all the tapas they can. I love the energy of the city and never get tired of visiting. While there are lots of neighborhoods to stay in, almost everything you’ll want to see or do is in just a handful of areas. I’ve been co ..read more

Posted: 2/10/2024 | February 10th, 2024 Barcelona is a vibrant, energetic city known for amazing food, beautiful architecture, and wild nightlife. It’s also a place that appeals to everyone: foodies, partiers, history buffs, night owls, and everyone in between will find something to see and do here. From introductory free tours to in-depth history and food tours, I never get tired of exploring and learning about Barcelona. It’s a city with layers and layers of history and culture that most visitors barely scratch the surface of. To help you plan your trip, here’s my list of the best walking t ..read more

Posted: 9/15/2023 | September 15th, 2023 Seville is gorgeous. It’s full of beautiful architecture and is considered the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. Known for its flamenco dancing and its unique blend of European and Islamic style, it’s a popular stop along the main tourist trail around the country. And while it doesn’t see as many visitors as Barcelona or Madrid, it has a large student population (so it’s affordable) and has a ton of things to see and do (and eat), from ornate palaces to historical cathedrals to mouth-watering tapas. To help you make the most ..read more

Posted: 4/13/2023 | April 13th, 2023 In this guest post, travel expert Somto from Somto Seeks shares her suggested itinerary for Granada, one of Spain’s most beautiful and enchanting cities. When you think of Granada, Spain chances are that one attraction comes to mind: La Alhambra. But this sprawling 14th-century palace — one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture — only scratches the surface of what Granada has to offer. A melting pot of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian cultures that have built modern Spain, this city often feels like Morocco in some parts — until you run into a gr ..read more

Posted: 1/6/2023 | January 6th, 2023 Home to nearly 700,000 people, Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish) is one of the most popular destinations in Spain. Located in Andalusia, 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 given the city a unique architectural and cultural flair. The historic center is a mishmash of medieval-era buildings and a tangle of narrow streets and open plazas lined with outdoor cafés. Wander around the long public plaza called the Alameda de Hércules and you’ll str ..read more

Posted: 6/4/22 | June 4th, 2022 Madrid is a city to bask in. Like all of Spain, the capital city runs at an unhurried pace. Madrileños love to spend their time enjoying long lunches, leisurely afternoon coffees, and extended nights enjoying tapas and conversation. It’s a city that gets up late and stays out late. There are plenty of great things to do and see in Madrid, but with so many interesting options, picking a great neighborhood to stay in can be tricky. And, with a plethora of fun, energetic, and social hostels to choose from, it can be even more overwhelming to find a place that suit ..read more

Last Updated: 5/12/22 | May 12th, 2022 During my first visit to Madrid, I was so sick I didn’t do anything besides stay in bed. So, when I finally managed to get back to Spain, I knew I had to give Madrid the attention it deserved. And that involved a lot of eating. Since the city is famous for its incredible food scene, I wanted to take a food tour to learn about the history of Madrid’s cuisine and learn what I should be ordering when I wander into restaurants. When I asked around for the best food tour in Madrid, many friends pointed me to Devour Madrid (formerly Madrid Food Tours). It turn ..read more

Updated: 4/18/2022 | April 18th, 2022 Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in all of Europe. It has medieval neighborhoods, fairytale architecture (¡hola, Gaudí!), incredible restaurants, world-class art museums, and a vibrant city life all hugged up against the azure Mediterranean Sea. The city has roots that stretch back to the Roman Empire, though it was in the Middle Ages (when it was its own country) that it came into its own as an economic powerhouse in the Western Mediterranean. Today, Barcelona is the capital of the autonomous Catalonia region (which has sought separation from ..read more

Updated: 4/18/2022 | April 18th, 2022 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 city came to prominence in the Middle Ages and was conquered and invaded by armies throughout the centuries, which helped it develop its cosmopolitan flair. It was heavily damaged during the Spanish Civil War, as it was a bastion of anti-fascist support. Several battles took place in M ..read more