Thoughts on the freedom of being a nomad…
the freedom of being a nomad We’ve been feeling it lately. The feeling of being “stuck”. Or, as I wrote about a few years back, of having “a noose around my neck”. Sometimes it takes talking to the …
3 Great Hikes around Nerja (Spain)
Overlooking Nerja is the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. It is a beautiful park of green valleys, jagged ridges and scenic viewpoints. It is also a favorite of hikers …
THE Reason to Visit Vis (Croatia)
Back in 2017 we lived in Croatia. We had a lot of things going on that year between work, moving to Split, and getting residency papers in order. Lissette was burned out and announced that she needed …
Segovia, Ávila, or Salamanca?
Segovia, Ávila and Salamanca are 3 of the most popular destinations in the vicinity of Madrid. Not only that, they’re all UNESCO World Heritage Sites and should all be visited on a trip to …
Expat Life: Comparing Spain VS Croatia
Updated December 2024. Back in 2017 -2018 we lived a total of 14 months in Croatia. Right now, as of December 2024, we’ve lived just over 3 years in Spain. I figured it would be a good time to …
48 hours in Mexico City
2 Days in Mexico City I’ve been to Mexico City 8 times now. It’s not a place that was ever high on my list of places to see – but 10 years ago my mother moved to Mexico …
A Review of our Level 8 Backpacks
A Review of our Level 8 Backpacks We just completed a month long trip travelling around Spain with backpacks from Level 8. We had 2 different backpacks: the Atlas Laptop Backpack and the Reboot …
The Sagrada Familia – Love it or Hate it?
The Sagrada Familia – Love it or Hate it? People love the Sagrada Familia. It’s the #1 rated tourist site in Barcelona and the most visited tourist attraction in Spain. Look at reviews on Trip …
The Best Moorish Sites in Spain (and our favorite!)
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*. …