Spain is one of those places I keep coming back to. From the energy in Madrid to lazy days on the Costa del Sol, and volcanic beaches in the Canaries, there’s just something about how life is lived here—late, loud, and always with good food close by.
On my blog, I’m sharing some of my favorite spots, what I’ve been eating, and the places that stood out along the way. Whether you’re into cities, coastlines, or little mountain villages you find by accident, Spain’s got you covered.
Morro Jable is a quaint little beach town in the southernmost part of Fuerteventura. It is a popular place to stay for tourists, but it feels touristy in a completely …
When I was working as a tourist rep in Marbella more than 20 years ago, I often drove to Mijas Pueblo on my days off.Even though I’ve been wanting to …
Sicasumbre is a popular stargazing location in Fuerteventura. It’s renowned for its incredibly clear skies, making it a favorite for astronomy enthusiasts and photographers. Though Sicasumbre is also a fantastic …
In Morro Jable, we had lunch at La Bodega de Jandia, which is a popular tapas bar a short walk from the beach. I had seen online that it was …
One of the things that surprised me the most about Fuerteventura was how easy it is to find good restaurants, even in more touristy areas. Dining out is inexpensive, and …
Although Corralejo is not the capital of Fuerteventura, it is probably the city, where you find the most tourists, with all that entails. This is the place to stay, if …
The beach at La Pared is probably one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Fuerteventura. It is wild and untamed, with high cliffs and big waves, and it …
On our way back from Corralejo, we stopped at a supermarket, Mercadona, to shop for the in-room tapas dinner, we had planned for the night. I love visiting grocery stores …
One of the days, we drove over to Costa Calma in our rental car, to have dinner at Al Fresco, which is a restaurant that just opened a couple of …
Apart from the restaurant in the hotel, there were only a few other cafes and restaurants in La Pared. We tried Café Caveto one of the days, and it was …
We wanted to get the most out of our last day with a rental car, so for dinner, we drove down to La Lajita, which is a small village on …
Just across the street from our hotel is the cutest little cafe, Café Caveto. As I mentioned before, our hotel (La Pared powered by Playitas) is in-the-middle-of-nowhere a bit remote, …
Looking for a place to stay in Spain? Whether you’re planning beach days in Costa del Sol, tapas crawls in Madrid, or a weekend in Barcelona, there’s no shortage of great hotels across the country. Use the link below to find your perfect stay—city views, seaside charm, or something in between.
In Fuerteventura, Sister T and I stayed at La Pared Powered by Playitas, a resort located in the small village of La Pared on the island’s west coast. If you’re …
When Mende woke up, we met at Taberna la Carmencita for dinner. I had also had breakfast at Taberna la Carmencita, but it was so good, I wanted to show Mende …
Mercado de San Miguel is probably the most popular market in Madrid, but I had also heard a lot of nice things about the smaller Mercado de San Antón near …
While walking around the area, we also passed La Casa del Abuelo, which is a tapas bar famous for seafood in general and gambas al ajillo (shrim with garlic) in …
Calle Ponzano is a trendy street in Madrid packed with great places to eat. Another Danish blogger had recommended me to try a place called Sala de Despiece, but on …
My last visit to Reina Sofia was almost 10 years ago. I was in Madrid with my friend Tina, and we had been out the night before, so our visit …
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