Costa Brava: the most spectacular coast in Spain
Costa Brava: the most spectacular coast in Spain. The last time I came to the Costa Brava was 40 years ago. I was 19 years old and came here with my childhood friend Laurent. We spent 2 weeks in the …
The 20 Best Things to See and Do in Granada (Spain)
The Best 20 Things to See and Do in Granada (Spain). We just left Granada after almost 2 years of making the city our home. Granada is an incredible city with lots of great attractions. So what to see …
When Iberia won’t pay your compensation claim (UPDATED)
When Iberia won’t pay your compensation claim Latest Update December 4, 2025. It’s been a year since the incidence happened and I’m still chasing Iberia, pestering the AESA (the Spanish …
48 Hours in Granada (Spain)
48 Hours in Granada. There are 3 “must see” destinations in Andalusia (in our opinion): Seville, Cordoba…and Granada. Of those Granada has what is disputably the most famous attraction …
The Best of Andalusia in 10 days (without a car)
The Best of Andalusia in 10 days. We’ve lived in Andalusia for almost 5 years now. It’s a great region with some incredible historical attractions, wonderful natural highlights and a unique culture. …
What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province
What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province. We just came back from a 3-week trip covering the some of the most popular towns, cities, and inland highlights of Alicante Province. There were …
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 …
24 Underrated European cities that you should Visit
24 Underrated European cities that you should Visit. Europe has an overtourism problem. But that “overtourism” is in fact concentrated among the usual suspects: Rome, London, Paris, Barcelona, …
10 Places to visit in Spain other than Barcelona
10 Places to visit in Spain other than Barcelona A few weeks ago my accountant in Montreal wrote me, asking me to help him out draw an itinerary for his wife and daughter who were planning a visit to …