Funicular de Artxanda in Bilbao, Spain
Getting to a high viewpoint is a great way to get to know a new place. In Bilbao, Spain, the Funicular de Artxanda is a quick way to access …
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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
December 30, 2020 Art & Architecture, Bilbao, Culture, Europe, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …
New Year’s Eve in Bilbao, Spain
A couple of years ago, I spent most of January in Spain. I arrived in Bilbao on the day after Christmas, planning on spending the New Year there. I’d …
4 great places for craft beer in Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain’s reinvigoration in recent decades has also led to a small craft beer scene popping up. Here’s where to find the best craft beer in Bilbao, including beer …
Cocktail saudade at Taberna Jovi in Cuenca, Spain
September 1, 2019 Cuenca, Europe, Favorite Stories & Experiences, Food & Drink, Spain, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides No Comments
Cuenca, Spain is a gorgeous city that clings to the cliffs about halfway between Madrid & Valencia, making it a perfect day trip from each of them. While the …
Horchata, fartons, & buñuelos at Horchatería El Collado in Valencia, Spain
August 19, 2019 Europe, Food, Food & Drink, Other Drinks, Spain, Travel Guides, Valencia No Comments
One of my favorite parts of traveling is getting to try new local pastries around the world. In Valencia, Spain, the local specialties include horchata, fartons, & buñuelos, all …
Drinking Agua de Valencia at Café de las Horas in Valencia, Spain
August 2, 2019 Europe, Food & Drink, Spain, Spirits, Cocktails, & Distilleries, Travel Guides, Valencia, Wine & Wineries No Comments
As you walk around Valencia, it’s impossible not to notice just how many orange trees line the streets of the city. If you visit during the winter months, you’ll …
The best craft beer in Valencia, Spain
Despite being the 3rd largest city in Spain, Valencia is often overlooked by visitors. That’s a shame because it’s a lovely place, a straddling mix of historic sites & …
The best craft beer in Granada, Spain
Granada, Spain is the home of La Alhambra, the famed palace & fortress that dominates the view over the town. Once you’ve seen that (and it truly is magnificent), …
The best craft beer in Barcelona, Spain
January 16, 2018 Barcelona, Beer & Breweries, Europe, Food & Drink, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
Barcelona is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s a place that’s both aware of its history while also pushing constantly toward the future. When it comes …
Attending an FC Barcelona match at Camp Nou
During my time in Barcelona, I realized that FC Barcelona, one of the greatest soccer/football teams in the world, would be playing a match at their Camp Nou home …
A visit to MACBA – Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona
January 6, 2018 Art & Architecture, Barcelona, Culture, Europe, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
In my opinion, Barcelona is one of the coolest cities in the world. There’s just a great creative energy to the city. This vibe manifests itself in various ways, …
A visit to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain
No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí. From the lampposts in Plaça Reial to Palau Güell near La Rambla to the …
The top 10 things to do in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
December 24, 2017 Art & Architecture, Barcelona, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and …
Photo of the Day: Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain
November 6, 2016 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, History, Malaga, Photo of the Day, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
The Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain is a fortification that sits above the city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. While not as outwardly picturesque as some other Moorish citadels …