Our Complete Family Friendly Guide to Barcelona

The whole family will have a blast at the Chocolate Museum, one of our favorite activities for kids in Barcelona!

Barcelona is the ideal place for an unforgettable family vacation! The Catalan capital is safe, beautiful and welcoming to families from all over the world. There’s plenty to do for kids of all ages, and adults can appreciate the city’s rich history and culture. If you’re planning a family trip to Spain, this family friendly […]

How to Spend a Perfect 3 Days in Barcelona

10 days in Barcelona is plenty of time to check out the city's major neighborhoods, including the Gothic Quarter. Don't miss the cathedral!

If you have 3 days in Barcelona, consider yourself lucky. That’s the perfect amount of time to experience most of the city’s main tourist attractions and even get a little bit off the beaten path! The Catalan capital, widely considered one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, is bursting with unique energy and culture. Here’s how […]

7 Days in Madrid: The Perfect Itinerary in Spain’s Capital

Our Rastro tour & tapas crawl is a great way to knock two essential experiences off your list during your 7 days in Madrid!

As Spain’s capital and largest city, Madrid offers a lifetime’s worth of things to see, do and experience. However, if you’re just passing through, we think 7 days in Madrid is perfect for getting to know the city. You’ll be able to see all the iconic tourist sights as well as step off the beaten […]

How to Eat Like a Local in San Sebastian: 6 Insider Tips

End your day trip to Pamplona from San Sebastian with plenty of pintxos and local wine.

As home to one of the world’s best gastronomic scenes, San Sebastian’s culture revolves largely around food. This beautiful beachside city is foodie heaven, as is the entire Basque Country. From classic pintxos bars to Michelin-starred locales, the city itself is a true feast. To get the full experience, you definitely have to try to […]

How to Spend 24 Hours in San Sebastian

As your 7 days in San Sebastian draw to a close, spend some time on beautiful Santa Clara Island right in the middle of the bay!

From its stunning architecture to its sinfully delicious cuisine, San Sebastian is truly a feast for the senses. There’s so much to see, do and eat here that packing it all in can be impossible! But if you only have 24 hours in San Sebastian, don’t worry. It’s still possible to get a feel for […]

What’s Worth the Hype in San Sebastian

Looking for something really unique while shopping in San Sebastian? Head to Alboka in Plaza de la Constitución for homemade Basque gifts.

Every traveler has experienced that disappointing moment of arriving to a popular tourist attraction, only for it not to live up to their expectations. We’ve been there—it’s not fun! Luckily, you won’t have to worry about that happening in San Sebastian. This beautiful, charming Basque city is full of incredible sights and places that are […]

The Barcelona Cruise Port

This blog post was originally posted on February 17, 2015, and was updated on February 3, 2018. Docking in Barcelona? The Barcelona cruise port is among the most important in Europe, and it’s no wonder why. This exciting Mediterranean capital is teeming with things to do. Full of sights to see and culture to soak […]

10 Cheap things to do in Barcelona

If you're wondering about cheap things to do in Barcelona, pintxo bar hopping is a great place to start!

This blog post was originally posted on August 15, 2014 and was updated on February 1, 2018. Looking for cheap things to do in Barcelona? Barcelona is easy to enjoy on less than a dime! Check out the CCCB CCCB, the abbreviation for Centro de Cultural Contemporanea de Barcelona, fittingly sits right next to the contemporary museum […]

Where to Eat in Madrid on Mondays: 7 Delicious Options

Despite being the buzzing capital of one of Europe’s most vibrant destinations, the pace of life in Madrid slows down a bit on Mondays. After the busy weekend, the pace of life returns to normal as madrileños head back to work and school. Many of the city’s main attractions close up shop on Monday, as do some […]