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Top 8 places to visit in Murcia Spain
About Murcia Murcia is probably Spain’s least talked about region. That means there are plenty of places to visit in Murcia that the tourists don’t know about yet. Nestled quietly between Valencia, Andalusia, and Castilla La Mancha, it is easy to overlook Murcia. I spent nine months living in Spain’s best kept secret. Now, I […]
The Complete Guide to Toledo, Spain
Madrid is not only the geographic center of Spain but it is also the epicenter of Spanish culture. Home to the extensive art collections at El Prado and La Reina Sofía museums, the world renowned Real Madrid soccer team, and some of the most magnificent cuisine in the world. Despite all Madrid has to offer, […]
Skiing in Sierra Nevada, Spain
Andalusia is a part of Spain that I always associate with warmth, sunshine and beaches. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be skiing in Sierra Nevada. Just the weekend prior I darned my bikini at the beach! How To Get To Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada is a short 45 minute […]
Medieval Markets in Spain
Medieval Markets in Spain What is a Medieval Market? If you want to travel back in time, Medieval markets are the place for you. Like most Spanish celebrations, these festivals combine history, culture and celebration. Medieval markets are held in many Spanish towns and villages to honor and celebrate life during medieval times. Medieval markets in […]
Carnival Colors: Águilas, Spain
I spent my first Carnival weekend enjoying a traditional celebration in Cádiz, Andalusia. For part two, I continued west along the coast of Spain to Águilas. Águilas is a small town on the border between Murcia and Andalusia with a crazy colorful “Rio-esque” style Carnival. Everyone from infants to the elderly get involved making for a […]
A Weekend in Port de Soller Mallorca
Port de Soller is a small village on the west coast of Mallorca. It’s known for instagrammable sunsets, the only sandy beach on this side of the island and easy access to the Tramuntana mountains.
The most spectacular carnival costumes in Venice
I saw some of the most spectacular Carnival costumes in Venice. I couldn’t believe the lavish gowns, heavy headpieces and mysterious masks. Here are some of my favorites.
17 Pinch Myself Moments of 2017
2018 is already off to a good start – rung in the New Year at a beach house in Maine with 16 of my closest friends and -6 degree weather followed by three cozy days of snowed in heaven with my mom and sister. On the flight back to Amsterdam I had a bit of […]
Cinc Sentits: Michelin Star Cuisine in Barcelona
Jordi Artal demonstrates that Catalan cuisine is more than just tapas at his family owned and run Barcelona Michelin star restaurant, Cinc Sentits. The plates at Cinc Sentits are equal parts beautiful and delicious. Self taught chef, Jordi Artal, left his engineering career in Silicon Valley to pursue his culinary dreams in his mother’s home country. Today, […]
Bar Boca’s Amsterdam: Sharing is Caring
Bar Boca’s is a hip hangout perfect for lunch, drinks and dinner with friends. At Bar Boca’s sharing is caring. The innovative menu is always changing but the concept stays the same: delicious platters and small bites to split with good company. I’ll be honest, I’ve been here more times than I can count and […]