Updated April 2022
I’m not going to lie. I never even considered visiting Burgos before our recent visit to the north of Spain. Our original plan had been to visit Valladolid, just a bit south of Burgos, but thanks to the inconvenient bus departures, we decided to forego Valladolid and visit Burgos instead. Was it a good decision? It certainly turned out to be. Burgos did not disappoint. Here is your Burgos guide and reasons to consider the city as part of your Spain travels.
Updated April 2022
Bilbao is an absolutely charming city in the Basque country of Spain. Located a small distance from the bay of Biscay coast, its popularity has skyrocketed as a must visit destination in the country, thanks to the architectural wonder that is the Guggenheim. There are definitely other magnificent things to see and do in Bilbao though. Here is a guide to the best things to do in Bilbao.
Jan 10, 2020
Winter in the north of Spain sounded like a good idea when we started planning our first trip of the year and nailing one of our wishes to see more of Spain. It was to be a welcome change from the mild weather we were experiencing in Valencia. Snow sounded good. Imagine my surprise arriving to mid sixties temperature and blazing sun. I’m just glad l didn’t bring my big winter coat. Here’s what to see and do in Santander.
Countdown to a new decade means it’s time for our report card for the year 2019! Another year that passed by wicked quick. Sometimes I want to say “slow down world. I wanna get off”. On this last blog post- newsletter of the year, we look back at how we did on our travels, other aspects of life and wishes for the coming year.
Nothing causes a ruckus among expats in Spain more than the topic of tipping in Spain. It’s safe to say that everyone has an opinion and they are not shy about sharing it. It’s a very confusing topic for most. This tipping in Spain guide will help you avoid uncomfortable circumstances and you will sail through like a local.