Everyone who seems to know Spain almost exclusively thinks of Barcelona and its Gaudí-built wonders, Madrid for the leafy boulevards lined with Belle époque buildings, and Malaga for the golden-sand beaches, but there’s still plenty they don’t know about the vast, incredibly diverse Iberian country. We’ve already covered extensively lesser-known territories like Basque Country, to the north, …

Come rain or come shine, Spain remains one of the most popular destinations globally. We guess we’re lucky now that spring is finally here and temperatures are rising across much of the sun-drenched Iberian country. This year, it is predicted to welcome over 100 million tourists, who are largely drawn to its sandy Mediterranean beaches, …

There’s a mixed bag of opinions on Spain right now. Cue The Clash’s Should I Stay Or Should I Go?… Whether it be Barcelona, Madrid, or the insanely beautiful islands such as my favorite, Mallorca, locals haven’t held back about the invasion of tourists flooding their renowned cities and coastlines. One of these is Barcelona, …

In an age when many of us are up in arms against the world’s one-percenters, today we present the two-percenters—an exclusive group of travelers with bragging rights who’ve discovered one of Spain’s last remaining gems. Over 12 million tourists visited Spain’s stunning Andalusia region, home to notable cities such as Malaga, Seville, and Granada, but …

Every great vacation starts with searching for that perfect destination – and that’s exactly what hundreds of millions of people are doing around the world as we speak! And what better way to find that next place worth visiting than to scroll through TikTok, a platform that’s filled to the brim with dreamy landscapes and …

In order for mass tourism to become problematic, you have to know a place exists! It goes without saying at this point that Spain’s top cities and islands haven’t exactly held the door open for tourists pouring in. In some cases, it has reached the point of full-blown turmoil with marches and protests in the …

The Gaudi landmarks, towering Sagrada Familia, and lively palm-lined boardwalk straddling an azure sea—there are many reasons why Americans would put Barcelona at the top of their Spain wishlist and many reasons why they wouldn’t. Between the increased tourist phobia and rising room rates, the Catalonian hub no longer feels like the welcoming city it once was. …

Barcelona may be the most sought-after destination in Spain, with its towering Sagrada Família cathedral, historic Gothic Quarter, and colorful Park Güell, but it’s been actively signaling to tourists they are no longer welcome for some years now: From significant increases in the tourist tax to widespread anti-visitor protests to the extent that some of …

We’re not sure about you, but we can’t seem to get the idea of Vespa rides into blood-orange sunsets or lounging on a fine-pebble beach hugged by crystal-clear waters out of our minds lately. The Mediterranean is calling, and this summer, we plan on answering it. There’s just one slight… problem. The Med is huge, …

With the rising cost of living back home, millions of Americans have got their eyes set on Europe––that’s particularly the case if they’re running an online business and are location-independent. Now that many European countries have loosened entry and stay regulations for digital nomads and have gone as far as launching visas that facilitate their …

Spain’s jaw-dropping beauty, with beaches extending for miles on, fairytale castles, and ancient cities dating back several millennia, has been extensively documented and reported on over the years, as has its struggle with overtourism. Last year, things seemed to have reached a tipping point in places like Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Mass protests erupted …

Europe’s Train Renaissance is charging ahead at full speed! After $10 trains were launched from Paris to Brussels, and similar low-cost rail journeys were announced between Amsterdam and Berlin, it’s time for yet another historical link to be re-established between two sisterly cities in France and Spain that have had their connection severed for decades. …