The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
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Over the last 10 years of travel we’ve seen a lot of castles and fortresses. Some are famous, like Germany’s Neushwanstein Castle and Romania’s Bran Castle (both overrated castles in my opinion). But …
Barcelona is overrated. I just don’t get the hype of Barcelona. Really. I just don’t get it. Barcelona was the last stop on a month-long trip through Spain, a trip that had included Córdoba, Toledo, …
We sometimes get emails from people asking us basic questions like “what is public transport like in Spain?” “How do I book the bus/train?”, “How do I book a hotel and how much will it cost?”. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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*. …
