The Best Moorish Sites in Spain Some of the most impressive highlights of Spain include fortresses and mosques built by the Islamic Empires (known collectively as the Moors) that ruled much of Spain from the 8th to 15th centuries*. The most famous sites are located in Andalusia, in Southern Spain, where the Moors had the strongest foothold […]
Why this American couple chose Seville (and cost comparisons!)
Why this American couple chose Seville Paul and Marj decided to leave the United States for Spain, choosing Seville as their home in Spain. A very interesting interview detailing all the reasons they left the US (including an revealing comparison of costs). Paul details the hoops they went through in getting Residency in Spain, how […]
Why this Expat moved to Seville to start a new life
Why this Expat moved to Seville to start a new life I call this our “Eat Pray Love” interview. Tania was divorced and her kids getting older. She needed a life change and ended up moving to Spain where, among other things, she found an artistic passion that she’s turned into a business. A very […]
Seeing the highlights of Seville- and saving money!
Seeing the highlights of Seville- and saving money! We spent 2 months in Seville. It’s a city with some incredible sights. But sightseeing in Seville isn’t cheap. This post covers the highlights of Seville in order of priority. It also includes tips on how to save money. Very important: I’ve included the official websites of […]
A Travel Agent’s guide to the Best of Spain
Our friend Anne has been a travel agent specializing in travel to Spain for the last 21 years. The first 7 of those 21 years she travelled between her native Holland and Spain for travel. The last 14 years she’s actually lived in Spain, exploring the country from top to bottom. We decided to […]
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain
Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Most people visiting Andalucia come here for a week or two. They have a limited time and want to see the highlights of the region. For that kind of travel Rick Steves is one of the best. In the past we’ve discovered places like Bacharach in Germany, Reutte in […]
