I spent my first Carnival weekend enjoying a traditional celebration in Cádiz, Andalusia. For part two, I continued west along the coast of Spain to Águilas. Águilas is a small town on the border between Murcia and Andalusia with a crazy colorful “Rio-esque” style Carnival. Everyone from infants to the elderly get involved making for a […]
The San Cecilio Festival in Granada
The San Cecilio Festival in Granada If there’s one thing Spain is good at it, it’s celebrating. They have parties for everything and anything! Each year, the San Cecilio Festival in Granada is held on the first Sunday in February. San Cecilio is the Patron Saint of Granada. So, as you can imagine, this festival […]
1 Day in Seville
Only have 1 day in Seville? Better wake up early! Waking up early is key to squeezing everything into one day. I know, I know, waking up early in Spain? Unheard of right? Andalusia is known for “being lazy” and loving their “siesta” which by no means is false, but the tourist attractions open with the […]
What to Eat at Carnival in Cadiz
If you are going to Carnaval in Cádiz, Spain, there are three traditional foods you must try that you can’t get anywhere else.
10 Things You Can’t Miss in Barcelona
Barcelona is one of my favorite European destinations. The city has so much to offer when it comes to sights, history, beaches, food, and of course, art. Here is my list of 10 things you can’t miss in Barcelona. 1. Skip the Bus Tours Save your 27 hard earned euros for some of the delicacies […]