24 Hours in Málaga (in Photos)
24 Hours in Malaga (in Photos) So you’ve got 24 hours in Málaga and don’t know what to do? Living in the region and having passed through Málaga numerous times, we’ve had our share of 24-hour visits …
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Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain (and why it’s perfect for the times)
Why we chose Nerja as our new home in Spain Updated August 2024. It’s funny how things aligned to bring us to Nerja. It was early 2020 and we were on a scouting trip through Spain, looking for …
Barcelona is overrated
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, …
How to plan a Trip to Spain
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?”. …
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 …
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 May 2025. Back in 2017 -2018 we lived a total of 14 months in Croatia. Right now, as of May 2025, we’ve lived just over 4 years in Spain. I figured it would be a good time to write about …
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 one of the most visited tourist attractions 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*. …