Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary
Why Toledo should be on your Spanish itinerary. I didn’t initially like Toledo. We had checked into our hotel, dumped our bags and gone for our first walk around town. The streets were narrow and …
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How I research (and choose) a travel destination
photo credit: Discover Saint Lucia. There are a lot of factors I use when choosing our next travel destination. It might be a place I’ve always dreamt of going, it might be a place I’ve read about, it …
48 Things to See and Do in Prague
48 Things to See and Do in Prague. We’ve been to Prague many times, it’s our favorite city in Europe. With time we’ve discovered many of Prague’s hidden treasures, some quiet retreats, and some …
The Best hotels in Budapest (for all budgets)
The Best hotels in Budapest (for all budgets). One of our favorite cities in the world, we’ve been to Budapest many times. But where to stay when visiting Budapest? In this post I cover the “Best” …
Not embarrassed to admit that I really like San Miguel de Allende
Not embarrassed to admit that I really like San Miguel de Allende. The popular thing these days is to crap on San Miguel de Allende. This is now my 10th time going to SMA (my mother lives there) and I …
Seville (Spain). What to See – and how to do it on a budget
What to See in Seville – and how to do it on a budget Updated October 2024: Please note, I’ve tried to keep this post as updated as possible. It’s infuriating: prices seem to change …
What to See in Morelia (Mexico)
What to see in Morelia. I came to Morelia 10 years ago and didn’t have a high opinion of the city. It felt dirty, there was a lack of green spaces. Food was bad. And it was cloudy and it drizzled the …
Top places to live as an expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol
Top places to live as an expat on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The Costa del Sol is where many expats want to be. The question is: where do you want to live on the Costa del Sol? There are so many …
Fez or Marrakech? Which to Visit?
Fez or Marrakech? Which to Visit? Updated September 2024. Fez and Marrakech are the two oldest cities in Morocco and the first capitals of the country. Fez is in the north, Marrakech in the south. …