Officially Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, but because of its location on the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, it’s much more convenient to visit as a day trip from Spain’s Costa del Sol or by sea.
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Malaga is the gateway to the Costa del Sol with many visitors arriving by air or ferry while others visit by cruise ship. It’s a busy commercial port and has been since ancient times. It’s also a charming place with a long history and vestiges of another era are still visible around the city. Many […]
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. […]
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 […]
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Top 5 Things to Do in Athens
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 […]
On our recent trip to Croatia we had a 7-hour layover in Paris and we couldn’t pass up the chance to head into town instead of wasting time just sitting at the airport. A bit of fresh air and a walk would do us good we thought! Especially after a long red-eye flight! Having had […]
Some say that Dubrovnik is the most visited city in Croatia and we believe it! There’s a reason why it’s called the Pearl of the Adriatic—and it might just be the most beautiful city we have ever seen! Massive 16th century fortifications encircling the ancient medieval city; well-preserved structures despite the extensive damage caused by […]