City breaks: a shopping trip to Barcelona
Barcelona has plenty to see and do all year round, and winter is no exception. The city is filled with a…
Secrets of Spain: gorgeous Girona
Explore chic boutiques, gastrobars and galleries, some of which can be found in delightful Art Nouveau buildings and even…
5 favourite food markets in Malaga
Many a food loving traveller will tell you that one of the best ways to get an authentic feel…
A bright Christmas and New Year in Madrid
When I first got to Madrid in 2002 I have to say I was not particularly impressed with what…
Top 5 foodie cities in Europe
Are you crazy about cuisine? Passionate about finding the next delicious meal? If you are a devoted foodie, then…
6 secret cities in Europe
OK, OK, so the following cities aren’t completely secret, otherwise no-one would live in them, and then they wouldn’t…
My favorite rental properties in Spain
One of my favorite ways for a more authentic yet luxurious experience of Spain is to rent a villa…
5 squares tell the story of Barcelona
Where else can you find the true history of Barcelona but in those squares that have watched every step…
5 reasons for a winter holiday in Andalucia
While Andalucía is well known as a sun-seekers paradise, I have a little secret to share… summer is not…
Secrets of Spain: Calella de Palafrugell – Catalonia’s prettiest resort?
Considered to be Spain’s prettiest resort by some British travel journalists, Calella de Palafrugell is an idyllic, ancient fishing…
A taste of Malaga in five historic dishes
Andalucian cuisine presents a tantalising array of flavours rooted in historical influences introduced by the Phoenicians, Romans, Islamic Moors,…
5 unmissable Autumn treats in Barcelona
Each season in Barcelona has its own special pleasures, from wrapping up warm and feeling the crisp sea breeze…
Salamanca – a city of many pleasures
Whether your interests are architecture, religion, art, history, music, education, food or sport Salamanca has something for you. I…
Secrets of Spain: Altafulla – an elegant, UNESCO Golden Coast jewel
Located on Spain’s Golden Coast – the Costa Dorada, Altafulla has a lovely golden sandy beach, which is embraced…
Top 10 most expensive villas and chalets to rent
From the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea to the white peaks of the Alps, theres no such thing…
The 10 best boutique hotels in Spain
Historical and architectural preservation and city building codes play a big role in the level of creativity needed to…
