Pretty Puebla
If we didn’t know we were in Mexico we’d think we’d been magically transported to Portugal or Spain. That’s because Puebla was founded by the Spanish in 1531. Puebla’s layout […]
Tag Archives: Spain
Spain: Two Perfect Itineraries
We love Spain. It reminds us of Italy, but calmer, not so intense. The people are more laid back, the coffee con leche really hots the spot, and knowing Spanish […]
Travel Expense Report: Europe for the Months of August – November 2015
A selfie of two happy travelers (especially after looking at the expense reports for Spain and Croatia!) It’s been 10 months, 3 continents, 15 countries, 60 beds, 11 currencies and […]
Dear Diary
Dear Diary, So much has happened since I left Pinos del Valle, Spain. I’ve gone from Spain to Tangier, Morrocco on the African continent to the eastern European country of […]
And the winner is… Córdoba!
Last week we were trying decide whether we would visit Mérida or Córdoba en route to Madrid. We chose Córdoba. I loved it! It was so beautiful, and neither words […]
Around Andalucia
Greetings from Seville, Spain! It is late afternoon already here and I am in my hostal room, sitting up in bed with the air conditioning blowing cold air on me. […]
Puzzle Pieces
My family has an annual tradition to assemble a jigsaw puzzle over Christmas break. Last Christmas we were all at my mom’s where we worked together on a puzzle. I […]
“What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”
“But Douglas is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime. He has booked […]
Iberian Images
Spain. The Iberian peninsula. What images come to mind? Don Quixote tilting windmills? Olive oil? Yes! And so much more… We are halfway through a 6-week housesit […]
Spain – On a Whim!
When we returned home from Europe, we were jet lagged for over a week. The worst part was not being able to sleep at night. That’s when it first dawned […]
Meet You In The Morning 