My personal and somewhat overly-sentimental guide to the best things to do in Seville.
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The most essential things to do, see, eat and drink in the beautifully well-worn Portuguese metropolis of Porto.
1 CommentJust arrived in Madrid? Then head straight to the handsome main square of Plaza Mayor! Hop from tapas bar to tapas bar, watch the street performers and take part in Madrid’s endless cultural events. You have arrived.
Leave a CommentTips on Formentera’s best beaches, restaurants, hotels and must-see landmarks – an essential one-day guide for people heading over on the ferry from Ibiza.
Leave a CommentMy favourite things to do in Galicia in northern Spain, from tips on exploring Santiago de Compostela to hunting out the region’s best vineyards, beaches, palaces and seafood restaurants.
Leave a CommentIt’s easy to feel powerless and disheartened in these infuriating moments, but remember that the law is on your side. And there are companies out there that exist purely to help you get the compensation you deserve.
3 CommentsThe secret’s out! The perfect beach town for family fun and romantic getaways – near Seville, Jerez and the the best of southern Spain.
7 CommentsThis is my guide to ‘the other Ibiza’, to the romantic, tranquilo, hippy side of the island, to what I’d like to think of as ‘the real Ibiza’. Based on my ridiculously romantic experience with my girlfriend Rosana.
5 CommentsThis is my travel guide to the best things to do and see in Cantabria, northern Spain, with essential tips on where to eat, drink and sleep – in the capital city of Santander and beyond.
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Leave a CommentThe Omio (formerly GoEuro) app makes it possible to explore Spain and the rest of Europe with just a few swipes of your finger, saving you cash and travel time in the process. Vamos!
2 CommentsSpain’s third largest city is famous for its blissfully sunny climate, fragrant orange trees, soft-sand beaches, culture-packed old town and, of course, for being the birthplace of paella! Here’s how to experience the best of it in just 2 or 3 days!
3 CommentsHotel Medium Valencia is an extremely comfortable 4-star hotel located within walking distance of Valencia’s iconic City of Arts and Sciences and the historic old town – and cycling distance from the city beaches.
1 CommentWe’ve all seen it in the movies, now let’s see if it’s true… It’s easy to get carried away by the romance of Rome –…
2 CommentsFrom advice on the the best way to visit the Vatican City, Roman Forum and Colosseum to tips on where to eat & drink the best pizza, pasta, gelato, wine and coffee in Rome, these are what I believe to be the best things to see, do and eat in Rome. Andiamo!
6 CommentsHoused in a converted palazzo, this classic 4-star hotel is conveniently located in Rome’s Centro Storico (historic heart).
1 CommentNorthern Spain seems to have a way of drawing me back. For one reason or another I have visited this rugged “Green Coast” more than any other part of my adoptive home country.
Leave a CommentFrom exotic paradise islands to 24-hour party cities, here are a few idyllic winter sun destinations to get your fix.
Leave a Comment2017. It’s been a hell of a year. Not just for me, but for all of us. But I’m choosing to focus on the…
4 CommentsI was travelling through Santiago de Compostela recently and tried to capture the moments of pilgrims arriving at their final destination after hiking the Camino.
Though she was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Sarah Gemba became wildly obsessed with the Spanish way of life at a young age and…
Leave a CommentHere are a few fun and FREE things to do in Seville, Andalusia’s flamenco-fuelled capital city!
Leave a CommentMy personal experience of hiking the last 120 glorious km of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail from Sarria to Santiago.
Big enough to stir your soul and small enough to envelop you in a warm, hazy glow. Here’s how to do Mallorca in one glorious weekend!
Comments closedThere are a staggering 23 beaches to choose from along Marbella’s sun-kissed coastline – here are five of the very best!
Leave a CommentFrom cliffside towns and fishing villages to mini-metropolises hidden on mountaintops, here are the beautiful towns and villages along Italy’s amorous Amalfi Coast.
Leave a CommentIt might be the capital city of Spain, but there are tons of cheap and even free places to eat and drink in Madrid!
2 CommentsJump on the train or rent a car and discover the most inspiring day-trips from Seville.
Leave a CommentWhat, where, when and how to get the most out of Spain’s most EXPLOSIVE cultural celebration. An inside guide.
1 CommentFrom foodie recommendations to must-see cultural sites & attractions, this is my insider’s guide to the best of Cadaqués, “The Pearl of the Costa Brava”.
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