A postcard from Lloret de Mar (1985) Back in 1985 I travelled to Spain (from Canada) with Laurent, a good childhood friend. I was 18 at the time. I recently came across this postcard going through some old family albums. I had to share it just because it’s interesting to see all the things that […]
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada)
Travel Guide to the Alhambra (Granada) – Spain’s most visited attraction Granada is home to the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Spain’s most visited historical attraction. It is incredible, with palaces, gardens, fortress walls, as well as an amazing location looking over the city of Granada. Lots of tips that you need to […]
León Cathedral and its incredible Stained glass
León Cathedral and its incredible Stained glass León Cathedral (officially Santa María de León Cathedral) is considered one of the Top 10 Cathedrals in Spain. It’s a French-inspired Gothic Cathedral built (between 1205 and 1301) over ancient Roman baths. What León Cathedral is really famous for is its incredible stained glass windows. The windows cover approximately 1,800 meters of […]
5 Great value Red wines you can find at Mercadona
5 Great value Red wines you can find at Mercadona We love drinking wine and have it with our meals every night. Because of that, we’re always looking for a good bottle of wine that’s also well priced. This post is about 5 great value red wines you can find at Mercadona (our favorite Spanish […]
Why you should visit Valencia’s Central Market
Why you should visit Valencia’s Central Market Not only is Valencia’s Central Market one of Europe’s best food markets, it’s one of the largest. Here you’ll find more than 900 stalls in a space covering 8000 square meters. Add to that the variety and color: fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, cheese, spices, nuts, and a […]
Seville’s Top Attraction: The Real Alcazar
Seville’s Top Attraction: The Real Alcazar The Real Alcazar is one of the Top 3 Moorish sites in Spain (the other 2 are the Mezquita in Cordoba and the Alhambra in Granada). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a residence of the Spanish Royal family (the Real Alcazar is the oldest royal palace in […]
