Granada travel guide: best things to see and do in 24 hours
Located in the southern region of Andalucía, the Spanish city of Granada is relatively small. However, it offers plenty of attractions to sightsee, from marvelous heritage dating back to the Moorish times, to delicious food worth trying. Luckily, you can do all this in a single day. In this travel guide, you will find the best things to see and do in 24 hours in Granada (Spain). Let's jump right in!
Barcelona Card review: is it really worth it?
Wondering if the Barcelona Card is worth buying in 2025? This official city pass includes free public transport, select museum access at no charge, and discounts across dozens of attractions. I tested it during my five-day visit to Barcelona, so here’s my honest review: from everything you need to know about prices, to what’s included and whether it truly saves you money.
How to travel to Barcelona on a budget (my ultimate money-saving guide)
Barcelona might be famous for Gaudí’s masterpieces, sunny terraces, and late-night tapas—but you don’t need a big budget to enjoy it. After visiting the city countless times, I’ve learned exactly how to travel to Barcelona on a budget while still making the most of everything this vibrant Mediterranean destination has to offer. In this post, I’ll share my tried-and-tested money-saving tips to help you explore Barcelona affordably—from free things to do and budget eats to cheap accommodation and transport hacks. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, this post brings together all my best Barcelona content in one place, with updated advice and insider tricks.
The best views of Barcelona: all the scenic viewpoints you can’t miss
I’ve been lucky to visit Barcelona countless times, so this post on the best views of Barcelona comes from personal experience. Even though exploring the city on foot is great, appreciating it from above will give you a whole different perspective: its hills, rooftops and towers reveal a perfect blend of the Mediterranean Sea, the nearby mountains and its unique architecture. Below you’ll find my favorite panoramic spots to admire Barcelona. Each location includes a little description, what you’ll see from there and a box with essential tips to plan your visit. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the viewpoints mentioned here. So whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, these panoramic viewpoints will help you see the city from a whole new angle.
Lessons after buying and renovating my apartment in Irún (Spain)
After being an expat for many years, life brought me back to my hometown in Irún. Shortly after, I decided to start looking for my own place. Today marks exactly one year since I moved into my new apartment. On this occasion, I wanted to reflect on what I've learned during these months, from searching and buying the perfect apartment, to renovating it from scratch. For those decoration lovers out there, I've also included plenty of before and after pictures to show you the transformation of the property. In case you're interested in buying or renovating an apartment in Spain, I trust these tips will be helpful!
Camino de Santiago: hiking from Irún to Deba along the ‘Camino del Norte’
For centuries, the 'Camino de Santiago' has been a captivating experience for people taking on this pilgrimage route. During three days this summer, I had the chance of joining some friends along the first stages of the Camino del Norte, from Irún to Deba. Keep on reading to learn more about the Camino, our hiking itinerary and some tips that might help you plan accordingly. At the end of this post you will also find a map with all the locations mentioned here.
A guide to the Feria de Abril in Sevilla
Every year, Sevilla becomes the city that never sleeps for a week. During those days, locals and visitors flock to 'El Real de la Feria', a vast outdoor complex set for the occasion, to enjoy life dancing sevillanas, drinking rebujito and meeting with friends and family. Want to know more about this unique celebration? Then keep on reading this guide about the Feria de Abril in Sevilla (Spain) to understand and navigate this festive occasion like a true sevillan@. Olé!
10 series & films to travel while binge-watching
During these pandemic restricting times, I believe it is okay to admit we've all had our fair share of staying at home. Luckily, entertaining platforms such as Netflix, HBO Max or Amazon Prime made the task easier. Since we couldn't really travel anywhere, they brought travel to us through series and films. Here is a selection of my favorites to explore the world while binge-watching. Follow along!
A local´s guide to Majadahonda (Spain)
Located in the northern outskirts of Madrid, Majadahonda is one of the richest suburbs of the Spanish capital. If you're looking for tips about what to do and where to eat in Majadahonda, this local guide is made for you.
Given my boyfriend's family lives in Majadahonda, I've been coming here quite often over the years. This post is a compilation of my favorite activities and restaurants, which I update on a regular basis. Let's get started!
What to do around Salas de los Infantes (Burgos)
I spent this weekend in rural Spain, around Salas de los Infantes in Burgos. Along with my Dad and my brother, we visited some family friends in their village. In these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we really enjoyed unplugging and reconnecting with nature and the simple things in life. Slow travel at its best! I might be biased but I'm always amazed by the number (and quality) of activities you can do when visiting Spain. Keep on reading to learn what to do around Salas de los Infantes (Burgos).
Hiking in Peñas de Aya
Today I want to tell you about my first escape into the nature after testing negative upon arriving to Spain. As you might remember from my previous post, returning from Bolivia in the middle of the COVID19 pandemic wasn't easy and I had missed my friends and being outdoors so much. This weekend I had the perfect opportunity to catch up with them all in the biggest mountain close to home: Peñas de Aya. Stay tuned if you want to learn all you can do here!
Around the Irún area with my in-laws
After visiting Córdoba and Priego de Córdoba with my in-laws and some family friends, we all came to Irún, my hometown in the Basque Country. We spent a few days here altogether, enjoying great food and sightseeing lovely places such as Getaria, Zumaia, San Sebastián, Lesaka or Hendaye. Curious to know all there is to see in this area?