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 …
When you think Spain, it’s probably Barcelona’s soaring Sagrada Família that comes to mind, or perhaps Madrid’s bustling Gran Vía, or Mallorca’s turquoise calas that come to mind, but we have all seen how things to go down in those tourist hotspots once locals get fed up with Americans. From the usual ‘Go Home’ graffiti, …
France may well be the most-visited country in the world, with over 100 million guests recorded on average each year, but in 2025, Spain got real close to finally snatching the crown. In total, the Iberian country hosted a whopping 97 million travelers, a 3.5 percent increase over the preceding year, and a record-breaking figure …
From Madrid’s elegant fin de siecle boulevards, to Barcelona’s Gaudí-signed cityscape, all the way down to Costa Del Sol’s sun-drenched beaches, Spain has a gazillion wonders that will keep you coming back year after year, after year. It’s no wonder it’s the second-most visited country in the world, after neighboring France, but popular as it …
Seaside tapa bars, calm waves crashing upon golden sand, and a maze of storied streets to explore — that and more is what you’ll find in Spain’s most underrated city. As the country’s household names have become iffy at best in terms of whether or not it’s wise to visit, there’s one unsung city on …
From Barcelona’s Gaudí-designed wonders and palm-lined waterfront to Madrid’s grand boulevards and lush royal parks, to Seville’s grand plazas and unrivaled flamenco scene, it’s no wonder Spain is currently the second-most visited country in the world (after France). It’s where millions of people go for their taste of Old World charm, as well as a …
Man, Spain sure loves to speak their mind! Of course, it’s well-documented that many public gatherings have been to the dismay of harmless tourists simply trying to enjoy their trip. Spain is and forever will be one of Europe’s icons, but for better or worse, wide-ranging anti-tourism protests have garnered attention worldwide. Has it been …
Spain was recently ranked the second most sought-after destination for Americans planning to relocate abroad, and we can’t say we’re surprised: between the sunny weather and the fascinating culture, there’s plenty about the Iberian country that would get you inspired to pack your bags and move. Something most travel publications fail to mention, however, is …
Forget Barcelona with its anti-tourist sentiment, Madrid with the overpriced restaurants, and Bilbao’s overcast October weather: if you’re headed to Spain this season, and you’re craving a laid-back city break that won’t bleed your wallet dry, Seville’s the spot you should be hitting. The capital of Andalusia, a sunlit region that boasts summer-like temperatures long …
Madrid this, and Barcelona that. Throw in Ibiza for good measure… With overhyped coverage of iconic cities we’re already familiar with and headline-grabbing over-tourism protests, it seems as though travelers are being led in the wrong direction for an epic Spain vacation. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with visiting Spain’s world-renowned cities, but there’s far more …
We’ve all dreamt of the wonders of Spain. Though locals are claiming that too many of us are living said dreams all at once, hence headline-grabbing protests asking tourists to hit the road. Well, not all of Spain has yanked away the welcome mat from tourists’ feet. So, rather than hit the road, why not …
With anti-visitor protests erupting across Spain, from the historic alleys of Barcelona to the palm-lined streets of Tenerife, we get it if you don’t feel exactly welcome as an American in the popular European country. After all, stepping out of your hotel to find a ‘Tourists Go Home’ mural painted in bright red colors, or …