If you’ve got your heart set on Spain, and you’re in the midst of planning your Transatlantic getaway this very minute, you might want to hold your horses before you book that flight to Barcelona. Yes, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and sure, it’s everyone’s going, and maybe where everyone expects you to go for an inaugural …
Planning a trip to Spain this spring but the surging crowds you see on TikTok are making you question your decision? Let me tell you something I’ve learned after years of traveling around the Iberian heartland myself: all the jam-packed beaches, overpriced terraces slinging $15 sangrias, and hours-long wait lines just to visit a landmark …
Don’t really fancy getting reminded every few steps by a menacing graffiti that you’re not welcome there, walking the streets of Madrid, or even chased down the streets of La Rambla, Barcelona, by angry locals brandishing water pistols? Neither do we, but we can’t stay away from beautiful, sun-drenched Spain. That’s why this summer, we’re …
According to a new research published by TravelSupermarket, an up-and-coming UK-based travel search engine, Spain’s cheapest coastal region to visit this year is the offbeat Costa Cálida. Before you immediately dismiss this as another wannabe travel agency loosely cobbling together data and making bold claims that are easily debunked, hear us out: We’ve never heard …
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Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world, especially by Americans. In fact, it goes toe to toe with France every year to decide which one of the two will be crowned King of Tourism. Last year, the gap between both powerhouses was narrower than ever, with Spain recording 96.8 million visitors, …
You’ve probably heard of Mallorca in Spain, with its epic coastal capital, dominated by a fortress-like Gothic cathedral, and beaches with a coastline fringed by turquoise calas. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Mallorca every year for their sunny break, especially Americans for the last 4 or 5 years, thanks to the launch of a new …
Forget Barcelona and Madrid: if you’ve been planning a culture-filled getaway to Spain this year, those are no longer your only two options for arrival airports. It’s literally in our name, but if you’re anything like us, you’re anything but thrilled about the prospect of hitting up an overtouristed destination literally everyone has been to, …
Let’s face it — there’s a wave of travelers hesitant to visit Spain. Over the past few years, Spanish locals have voiced their opinions loudly and proudly about rampant overtourism throughout their homeland. Some travelers say “message received”, while others still believe Spain to be too stunning to pass up. That said, we at Travel …
Forget Barcelona and its (undeniably-pretty) but chaotic Gothic Quarter, Madrid with the expensive, anything-but-authentic pub fare and flashy boulevards, and Málaga’s jam-packed beachfront. This year, a lesser-known gem in the North of Spain, miles away from the touristy capital and the Mediterranean Coast, is stealing the show. The largest city, and beating heart of the …
We’re less than 2 months away from spring at this point, but if you think that’s far too early to start planning your next Eurotrip, not every place across the pond is as rainy and damp as London well into July, mi amigo. Costa del Sol is possibly the warmest destination in mainland Europe, and …
Did you know you can buy “Santorini Blue” paint at such stores as Sherwin-Williams? It’s true. That’s how iconic Greece’s most sought-after island has embedded itself into our lives, so that even basic home projects have us dreaming of the Mediterranean. Equally as popular are travel publications scouring the globe for Santorini dupes. Hey, guilty …