It’s time to pack away your beach clothes and break out your most stylish coat. It’s November and fall has arrived in Seville. Now that the last heat wave of the year has finally passed, it’s time to settle in for fall fun here in the Andalusian capital. There’s still plenty of sunny weather to […]
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Historical Sites In Paris: 3 Unique Paris Museums
Probably the best known re-use of an old building in Paris is the Musée d’Orsay, located in the former train station. Its great curved glass vault pours light down into the art gallery—and it gets more than 3 million visitors a year. But Paris has other creatively situated museums, too. For instance, one that’s fascinating—but way […]
Our Favorite Things to Do in San Sebastian in October
When you visit San Sebastian in fall, you’ll miss the summer crowds and slip seamlessly into local life. Crisp temperatures ranging from 12–18 degrees C (54–65 degrees F) make autumn feel much more present than in warmer, more southerly parts of Spain. Throw in some spooky festivities, and you’ve got all the makings of fall […]
A Guide to Solo Travel in Madrid: 5 Insider Tips
Solo travel in Spain—and across the globe—has been on the rise over the years, and Madrid is quite the hot spot for independent adventurers. In addition to the usual vacationing families, tour groups, and school excursions, this city is full of solo travelers with nothing but a backpack and a healthy dose of wanderlust. Its […]
Barcelona in August: Summer Festivals, Movies, Pools, & More
This blog post was originally posted on July 20, 2015 and was updated on January 4, 2023. When it comes to visiting Spain in August, few destinations pack as much allure as Barcelona. Sure, many locals leave and head out on vacation, but the city also takes on a much more relaxed summer vibe. Throw […]
5 Free Museums in Madrid You Should Check Out
Not much can top an afternoon spent in one of Madrid’s many museums—except when that afternoon comes free! That’s right, Spain’s capital city is home to some of the most revered history and art museums in the world, and several of them also offer free entry for guests. So if you love the Prado but […]
Hidden Lisbon: The Garden at Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
As much as we love Lisbon’s urban energy, sometimes we just want to get away from it all. As cities go, Lisbon is hardly a dreary or stressful place. But it’s still a big city, and one that largely lives life outdoors. That means anything you want to visit, whether it be a miradouro, esplanade, […]
Best Museums in Lisbon for Art & History【2024 GUIDE】
Museums are typically any city’s top tourist attractions, most of the times because travelers are told they are must-visit but without truly revealing why. The best museums in Lisbon, according to us here at Devour are the ones that let you in on the city’s history in a fun and engaging way, showcase the best […]
7 Essential Things to Do in Rome (and 3 Not to Do)
Rome has over 900 hundred churches, fifty monumental fountains, seven famous hills, and countless works of art. We haven’t even gotten to all the different kinds of pasta and wine and pizza and gelato to try yet. There is a famous saying about Rome that goes Rome, one lifetime is not enough (Roma, non basta […]
Rome Off the Beaten Track: 7 Things You Won’t Find in Any Guidebook
Rome has an incredible amount of world-famous and iconic sights. What is on your list once you have thrown your coins into the Trevi fountain, seen the Colosseum and explored the Imperial Forums? We have a few ideas to help you to explore Rome off the beaten track. Photo Credit: Max Dawncat, Text Overlay: Devour […]
