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Akumal Beach – Drift Away with this 40min Video
akumal beach

An Akumal beach video recording designed to take you away… We love documenting our favorite places, including beautiful beaches found during our travels. These recordings allow us to return and soak it all in, regardless how far away we may … Continued

Eleven Cities, Two Minutes
Eleven Cities

Eleven Cities, Two Minutes. We did it!! Our first two months on the road, and we visited eleven cities throughout Spain, Morocco, and Portugal.. We actually spent a whole month in Barcelona before a whirlwind tour of Spain. On to … Continued

Looking for the Best Lisbon Seafood? Eat Here.
lisbon seafood

A visit to beautiful Portugal could not truly be complete without feasting on all the mouthwatering Lisbon seafood. World-class museums, beautiful parks, a vibrant music scene, hip boutique shopping, and an incredibly friendly, largely English-speaking Portuguese population all make Lisbon, … Continued

Berber Leather Market – The Hustle
berber leather market

Our first day in Marrakech and we were headed to the Berber Leather Market, we just didn’t know it yet. The day’s second wake-up call was rain pounding on the courtyard’s retractable canvas roof… We wandered down to the dining … Continued

An Adventurous Marrakech Arrival – From the Journal
marrakech arrival

The day of our Marrakech arrival was full of new experiences we won’t soon forget The sun was setting and captivating Arabic script welcomed our Marrakech arrival… The flight’s crew seemed intent on making the trip a memorable one for … Continued

Foodie Alert: Seville’s Macarena Neighborhood
Macarena neighborhood

Come for the history, stay for the food in Seville’s Macarena Neighborhood So here we are in Seville, the capital of Andalusia, where Queen Isabelle sent Christopher Columbus on his search of the New World in 1492. Upon his discovery, … Continued

A Brief Granada History Lesson – Walking Back
granada history

Once upon a time – a brief Granada history lesson. We arrived by train from Cordoba and hopped into a taxi… The ride through the narrow, white-washed streets of the Albaicin neighborhood was dizzying, to say the least. We stepped … Continued

Deliciously hip Cordoba restaurants? You bet!
restaurants in cordoba

No doubt a city full of historical charm, but we truly fell in love with the deliciously hip Cordoba restaurants! In addition to postcard looks and friendly locals, this city offers a pretty impressive food scene. Sure, the Spanish tapa … Continued

Playa de Concha Sunrise in San Sebastian, Spain
playa de concha sunrise

A Playa de Concha sunrise video from San Sebastian, Spain We love shooting these long ocean videos with waves lapping on the beach. They allow us to return and relax in these beautiful settings from around the world. Plus, they’re … Continued

An Attempt at Purchasing Zaragoza Train Tickets
zaragoza train tickets

Our attempt at purchasing Zaragoza train tickets could have gone a bit smoother… We woke at 5am on our last day in San Sebastian… Our ultra-tight living quarters and total lack of internet quality were making the stay in the … Continued

San Sebastian Pintxos and Beaches on the Mind
san sebastian pintxos

San Sebastian Pintxos o No? San Sebastian is the world-famous foodie town of Basque country, boasting more Michelin stars than any other city in Spain. In San Sebastian pintxos joints dominate the scene, and proud tavernas offer bites bursting with … Continued

Beach Musics – Spotify Playlist
Beach Musics

Beach Musics Spotify Playlist. Great music is an important ingredient for a success beach day.. Of course, headphones are great for a private soundtrack, but sometimes you just want to enjoy tunage with the rest of the group.. In our … Continued

A Day at Playa de Gros Beach, San Sebastian
playa de gros beach

A Day at Playa de Gros Beach, San Sebastian, in just 18 seconds. Late October weather in San Sebastian, Spain is typically rainy and chilly.. No matter, with such a reputation for great food, we expected to have a wonderful … Continued

Do Pamplona Church Bells Signal the End of Siesta?
pamplona church bells

We began noticing a peculiar pattern from the Pamplona church bells. We arrived by train from Madrid, grabbed a taxi, and were immediately impressed by the green, well-kept beauty of it all.. With manicured parks and modern bridges dotting the … Continued

When the Work is Done, Madrid Plays Hard
madrid plays hard

At the End of the Day, Madrid Plays Hard It seems that Madrid may not have gotten the message… Spain is known for a relaxed lifestyle, with traditional daily siestas, and an overall slower pace of life, right? Nope, not … Continued

Traveling Musics – Spotify Playlist
Traveling Musics

Traveling Musics – Spotify Playlist. Let’s face it, travel days can be pretty tough, especially if your rolling like us in coach. Packing all belongings, then hauling heavy bags to unknown locations, hoping you’ve allowed enough time for the local … Continued

Stay in Cabanyal for a bit of Traditional Valencia
traditional Valencia

Trying to choose a traditional Valencia neighborhood? Cabanyal might be just the place you’re looking for. Like most staying in Cabanyal, we chose the old fishing village due to it’s proximity to La Malvarrosa, Valencia’s main beach. Reminiscent of San … Continued

Valencia Bullfighting: Tradition vs. Reality
valencia bullfighting

The dates worked out, so we just couldn’t miss Valencia Bullfighting at Plaza de Toro. Truly, I’ve always found the idea of a bullfight alluring, most definitely bucket-list material. Although, bullfighting has been highly criticized for brutality, and is currently … Continued