Trompe-l'œil in Montpellier
Posted in Europe France Montpellier

Meandering around Montpellier

A weekend break in artistic and creative Montpellier in the south of France. Wandering the cobbled streets of old town, meeting the locals and walking our socks off.

The Alhambra
Posted in Europe Granada Spain

Grabbed by Granada’s Moorish Moments

The Alhambra is an obvious place to visit in Granada, but this city with it’s Moorish heritage will grab your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides near Seville Cathdral
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Seduced by Sunny Seville’s Quirky Charm

Seville is full of Spanish charm and quirkiness, and has to be one of the most authentically Spanish cities. It’s easy to navigate and fun to cycle or walk around.

Triana Neighbourhood Seville Spain
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Exploring Seville’s Triana Neigbourhood

The Triana neighbourhood was one of our favourite finds in Seville, and THE best place to enjoy an authentic flamenco show.

Painted Fresco on a Madrid Wall
Posted in Europe Madrid Spain

A reluctant visitor to Madrid

We had a three day stay in Madrid, and although I wasn’t that jazzed about visiting, this dark horse took me by surprise.

Hemingway Bar Montgomery Cocktail
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Barcelona Bars with a Local Vibe

Our BnB host recommended these two local bars in Barcelona, and they didn’t disappoint. Two very different bars—full of local flavor.

Barcelona Wall Mural
Posted in Barcelona Europe Spain

Quirky places to eat Vegetarian Tapas and Pintxo in Barcelona

When you’re feeling hungry in Barcelona avoid the Rambla and just wander down the back streets to discovers and mouth-watering selection of tapas bars to gorge on Spanish cheese tapas.