Granada: What You Need to Know Before Visiting

What you need to know before visiting Granada in Spain. All the essential information that everyone should know before traveling to the city.  This guide will include helpful tips and info covering:  Granada facts  Arriving… View Post

A weekend in Bilbao

Bilbao in the Basque region of Northern Spain, is known for its lush green scenery and its culinary treats. I had high expectations of the city but really didn’t expect to be so wowed by… View Post

Barcelona: What you need to know before visiting

Essential city information that everyone should know before traveling to Barcelona…… View Post

A weekend in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of those famous cities that nearly everyone has on their “must see” list. I have put together my perfect 2-day itinerary for visiting Barcelona. Covering all the main sights within the time-frame of a weekend break…… View Post

Valencia: What you need to know before visiting

Essential city information that everyone should know before traveling to Valencia in Spain…… View Post

Where to go shopping in Madrid

Madrid is a great city to enjoy a little retail therapy and there is an amazing selection of fashion retail shops. Whether you want to treat yourself to a new outfit or grab a little something to take home for a loved one, you wont be disappointed. Take a look at this guide to shopping in Madrid. Including a list of all the best areas and the most popular stores…… View Post

My train trip to Valencia and all the city highlights

The wonderful city of Valencia is just 2 hours from Madrid by fast train. I’ve been meaning to visit Valencia for a long-time now and we finally made it. This post will tell you all about my trip and give you info and tips on all of Valencia’s highlights…… View Post

Bike ride in Casa de Campo Park Madrid

Madrid has many beautiful parks and by far the best is the amazing Casa de Campo. It’s a huge park that is actually the largest green space in Spain. It covers an area of 1,722 hectares that’s 6 ½ times bigger then Hyde Park in London and 5 times bigger then Central Park in New York!!…… View Post

Madrid’s hidden rooftop bars

I love a good terrace bar or “terazza” as it’s called in Spain. Somewhere nice to sit outside in the sunshine while you enjoy a drink or two. Going up to a hidden rooftop terrace, is even better. Away from the noisy streets and hustle & bustle, it’s like finding a secret little oasis in a big city like Madrid…… View Post

What to eat in Madrid

Since moving to Madrid I have spent some time working my way around the many wonderful restaurants (I know, it’s a hard life) and trying all the local food.  

These are my top 12, absolute favourite, eat them or you will regret it, must try dishes…… View Post