You’d be forgiven for never having heard of Ubeda and Baeza. Until recently, I had never heard of them either, and despite their UNESCO heritage and convenient location in the heart of Jaen, Andalucia, they remained firmly off my radar…
Is Marbella Worth Visiting? 10 Reasons to Visit Marbella, Spain
I never had any desire to visit Marbella. As someone who grew up in the UK, I always associated Marbella with D-list celebrities, superyachts belonging to Russian oligarchs and other ostentatious displays of wealth that are far removed from my…
Jaen, Spain | Hidden Gems in Andalucia
Situated just next to Cordoba, Jaen is one of the few remaining hidden gems in Andalucia. Jaen is the capital city of Jaen province in Andalucia, and despite its historical importance as part of the Caliphate of Cordoba during Moorish…
The 10 Best Things to Do in Ronda, Spain | Visiting Ronda
Set among rolling emerald hills, and perched on the edge of a sheer cliff, Ronda, is dramatic as it is spectacular. Widely accepted as being one of the most photogenic cities in Spain, Ronda is the third most-visited destination in…
Things to Do in Nerja in One Day | A Nerja Itinerary
When I recently visited Nerja, one of Andalucia’s most popular beach towns, I’ll admit that I didn’t have high hopes. Around one third of Nerja’s 20,000 permanent inhabitants is foreign, with the vast majority of those foreigners being British, and…
Spain Off the Beaten Path – The Forgotten Kingdom of Teruel
Getting off the beaten path and discovering places that most tourists will never venture to is one of my favourite things to do. There’s something special about visiting somewhere that hasn’t been spoilt by mass tourism, and when it comes…
The Ultimate Guide to Cabo de Palos, Murcia
My god, has this blog post been a long time coming. The picturesque town of Cabo de Palos, Murcia, has had my heart for years, since I was still in primary school. When I was about 11, my aunt and…
Albarracin, Teruel – The Prettiest Village in Spain
Medieval architecture, dramatic fortresses, labyrinthine streets – I’m a sucker for them all. Give me a sleepy hilltop village over a fast-paced modern city any day of the week, seriously. Ever since I moved to Spain, the village of Albarracin,…
Guide to Peniscola, Spain – The City in the Sea
Although Peniscola, Spain, is incredibly popular with Spanish tourists, most foreigners have never even heard of it. This picturesque coastal town in the province of Castellon on the Costa del Azahar is considered one of the sunniest places on the…
Mesquida Mora – Mallorcan Food and Wine in a 16th Century Windmill
When I recently visited Mallorca for the Traverse travel blogging conference, I knew that it would be a fun week. Hundreds of travel bloggers descending on a tiny island like Mallorca is very exciting for local businesses, who are eager…
Visiting Chozas Carrascal, Valencia’s Best Winery
Although there are more than 100 wineries near Valencia, Bodega Chozas Carrascal is considered one of the best around. Nestled in the Requena wine region, Chozas Carrascal is one of only two Valencian wineries with the prestigious Vino de Pago…
Visiting El Pou Clar & the Moorish Caves of Bocairent
I love caves. I’ve found them fascinating ever since I was a little girl, and while I could never be considered an adventure traveller, there is something about exploring caves that makes me feel like quite the intrepid explorer. Caves…