May 18, 2017
The Alhambra and the Generalife make up a huge complex of palaces, monuments and gardens in Granada, Spain. The Alhambra was originally a small fortress built on the remains of Roman fortifications. The fortress was converted into a royal palace by the Nasrid rulers in the 14th century. It was expanded during those years of Islamic rule in Spain. Generalife Read more…
May 14, 2017
Here are some helpful tips that we learned the hard way while travelling in Spain: Bonus Tip: “Woah! There’s no acceleration lane!” Some on-ramps to Spain’s freeways don’t have acceleration/merge lanes. These on-ramps end abruptly at the freeway, dumping you onto a freeway lane. You are expected to stop on the on-ramp and wait until it is clear to merge Read more…
Here are Rick’s top 12 driving tips for Spain, and what he learned about driving there. Bonus Tip: The Barcelona subway (Metro or TMB) is cheap, easy to navigate and within walking distance of most of the sites in the city.The Metro also connects to trains that take you to surrounding cities and sites, like the airport, Montserrat and Girona. Read more…
March 14, 2017
Welcome to our photolog of Antoni Gaudi’s architectural masterpiece, El Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Família, aka La Sagrada Família. Opinions on this minor basilica are mixed. See the photo gallery below to experience the grandeur (or gaudiness?) that is Sagrada Família, and then let us know what you think in a comment. 135 Years of Construction Construction of the Read more…
March 4, 2017
Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean, is part of the Madeira Archipelago. The island is closer to the African continent than Portugal. The mild and moderate subtropical climate supports a lush, green landscape covering the island’s volcanic, rugged terrain. Madeira is a picture-postcard, year-round resort. Madeira, like most of Portugal, really comes to life with Carnival the week Read more…
Dressed for Venice Carnival.