"Wooooow!" Andrii declared for the twelfth time in the last ten minutes. It had become a strong catchphrase for him on these road trips of ours, and I didn't blame him one bit. The thing about working on a cruise ship is that while you can almost achieve 'local' status in the immediate vicinity of… Continue reading In Search of Mount Teide • A Road Trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Whilst I definitely do not profess to being the ultimate fountain of knowledge on all the taste sensations this stunning Catalan city has to offer, I've been really lucky to spend a lot of time in Barcelona over the last five or six years. Which means that I've managed to build up quite a list… Continue reading Eating and Drinking in Barcelona • Barcelona restaurants, coffee shops and street food
Perched high up in the mountains of the Andalusian countryside, in the midst of a petite and picturesque pueblo blanco, is a surprising hidden gem- the Plaza de Toros Mijas. Of course bull rings in Andalusia are pretty normal- almost every town and city here has one- but what makes this particular plaza de toros… Continue reading Plaza de Toros Mijas • Photos from the smallest bullring in Spain
Málaga is one of my favourite cities in Spain, not just for its beauty and laid-back vibe, but also for its brilliant position on Andalusia's Costa del Sol. There are plenty of tiny beach towns along the neighbouring coastline of shimmering Mediterranean Sea, and then further inland are the real gems: the pretty Pueblos Blancos,… Continue reading From Málaga to Mijas • How to visit the pretty pueblo blanco in Andalusia
A cluster of Spanish islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canaries are closer to the coast of Morocco than Spain or anywhere else in mainland Europe. They've only been officially Spanish since the 1400s, and before then they were inhabited by actual native locals, as well as giant lizards and giant rats- and other… Continue reading Which is the Best Canary Island to Visit?
For many a globetrotter, the island of Tenerife probably conjures up images of package holidays, English fry-ups in beach-front cafes, and incredibly sunburnt Germans. I get it. But this island has plenty more to offer: cultural gems, beautiful beaches, pine-forested mountains, and absolutely mouthwatering food are all waiting to be uncovered. And with a stay… Continue reading Hi Suites Hotel Emblemático Review • Santa Cruz de Tenerife’s Boutique Bolthole
Almost every Canary Islands cruise itinerary will include a stop at Tenerife cruise port, which is in the sunny capital city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. And although most visitors head away from the urban sprawl of Santa Cruz's streets- either in search of the island's famous beaches, or up into the beautiful pine-forested mountains… Continue reading Tenerife Cruise Port • The complete guide to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
It's no wonder they call Mallorca the 'gem of the Mediterranean.' This Spanish island is an absolute stunner. Whether you want to meander through the winding alleyways of Palma, head to one of the beautiful beaches to swim in crystal clear water, or head further into the luscious Mallorcan countryside, Palma de Mallorca cruise port… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Cruise Port • Docking in the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’
That time we stumbled across a parade of mysterious hooded folk in Spain; Semana Santa in Cádiz was like nothing I'd witnessed before. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Cádiz is not one of those places you hear very much about,… Continue reading Semana Santa in Cádiz • Don’t be put off by the photos; it’s not what you think it is
Casa Batlló inside: is it worth paying to visit Gaudí's famous 'house of bones?' Barcelona is characterised by its weird and wonderful buildings, built in the Catalan Modernista style. Crazy shapes, flowing lines and bright colours can be seen across the whole city, making it a unique place to visit. Although there were several architects… Continue reading Casa Batlló Inside and Out
