A Day Trip to Ronda: Southern Spain’s Romantic Mountain Town
Discover why Ronda is one of the most breathtaking stops in Southern Spain. From the dramatic Puente Nuevo to its charming whitewashed Old Town, this one-day itinerary covers the best things to do, how to get there, and why Ronda deserves a spot on your Andalusia road trip.
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Gibraltar Travel Guide: The Ultimate One-Day Itinerary from Marbella
While on holiday in Marbella, we decided to take a day trip to Gibraltar. Today, “Gib” is one of 14 British Overseas Territories and is the only one that was part of the EU (for now—sorry!). It has its own parliament and is self-governing, except for defence and foreign policy. And yes,…
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Marbella Travel Guide: Exploring the Old Town, Villages & Luxury Life
During our Southern Spain road trip in 2013, we based ourselves in Marbella, taking day trips to Malaga, Ronda, Seville, Granada, and Gibraltar. But when we weren’t road tripping or lounging on the beach, we spent time exploring Marbella itself. Here are some of my top recommendations for making the most of…
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The Controversial Tradition: Bullfighting in Marbella
Bullfighting (“Corrida de Toros”) is another symbol of Spanish culture and has a very ancient history. They are particularly predominant in the south of Spain and during the feria season – August. This was the first time I went to a bullfight because even though I knew it was controversial, I just…
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Málaga Travel Guide: How to Spend One Perfect Day in Spain’s Cultural Capital
Discover how to spend one perfect day in Málaga – from exploring historic landmarks like the Alcazaba of Málaga to experiencing the vibrant Feria de Málaga.
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Seville Travel Guide: Honest Thoughts + Top Things to Do in One Day
As the capital of the Andalusia region, Seville is often described as one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Naturally, I had high expectations before visiting. But I’m going to keep it real – I didn’t love it. Maybe it was because it was the final stop on our Southern Spain…
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Alhambra Travel Guide: A Magical Day Trip to Granada (2026 Updated)
Nothing during my Andalucía road trip blew me away quite like the Alhambra. My family and I took a day trip to Granada specifically to visit this iconic palace—and it completely lived up to the hype. The Alhambra began construction in 1238 for the Muslim emirs of the Nasrid dynasty and continued…
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Fuerteventura in Pictures
Fuerteventura was one of those islands that had always been on my radar but had somehow never visited. During the house renovation process, Khaled and i wanted to escape from the madness and dust and relax on a beach. We decided to book a low-cost, all-inclusive holiday with TUI. The hotel was…
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