In this section we highlight trips we’ve been on and share ideas on where to go and what to see.
The capital of Andalusia is located in southern Spain on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. It has a rich history and the Moorish influence is evident, even more so in the historical center of Santa Cruz. This area is best explored on foot, as Santa Cruz is a maze of narrow alleyways lined with […]
Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains and in the Andalusia province, Granada is a must-see for anyone interested in Moorish architecture. It’s an easy day trip from the Costa del Sol and many hotels offer day tours to visit some of the city’s highlights.
The Canary Islands are a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic off the coast of northwestern Africa. Canary Islands cruises often include stops in Casablanca, Morocco. However, the archipelago belongs to Spain. We ended up taking a cruise from Barcelona to visit the Canaries and get a glimpse of what these islands have to […]
The capital of Catalonia is a vibrant and exciting city to visit anytime of the year. It has a rich culture and effervescent nightlife. Barcelona has some of the most unique architecture in Europe with its own version of Art Nouveau buildings, many of which are designed by Antoni Gaudi, an architect of Catalan Modernism. […]
From the high peaks of the Atlas Mountain to the infinite golden dunes of the Sahara, and from lovely little fishing villages dotting the spectacular coastline to buzzing medinas swarming with people, Morocco’s diversity will surely appeal to an array of travelers. Wandering through the narrow alleyways of ancient medinas, watching the sunrise over the Sahara, […]
From Cairo to Abu Simbel to the Red Sea, the wonders of Egypt have fascinated visitors for centuries and continue to do so. This is where history comes alive with some of the best vestiges in the world. The Pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the world’s oldest pyramid at Saqqara, the Valley of the […]
At 4.5 hrs from Miami, St. Augustine would be considered too long of a drive for a day trip, but it’s definitely something that could be done with a one or two night stay. A good weekend escape or long weekend adventure. In our case, we had an expiring voucher for a free hotel night […]
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of travel articles and special offers for Greece and I started reminiscing about the Greek Island cruise we did a while back. Even though it’s been a few years, the memories of how the whitewashed buildings popped out against the backdrop of a bright azure sky and the deep […]
The Greek capital has a lot to offer its visitors. It’s a buzzing city with an exciting nightlife, all sorts of delicious foods to try, and some of the most important vestiges in the world. It’s a city with a long rich history dating back more than 3500 years. Remnants of another time are scattered […]
Quebec City was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain and is one of the oldest European settlements in North America. It’s also the only walled city in both Canada and the United States. The Old Town is the heart and soul of the city and has a European feel to it. It’s also a […]