Spain
Our first destination in March 2016 as we embarked on what we thought would be a year long trip was just as cold, wet and windy as Plymouth. Well it was in Santander and the north and middle plains. But we soon got into the travel bug and headed down through Burgos, Segovia and Salamanca on our way south to warmer climes. What we discovered is that if you stay away from the costas Spain is full of historical richness dating back to battles with the moors, the muslims and the romans. Historical architecture is all around and what a wonderful introduction we had to our travels. Since then we have turned several times, winterising on the east coast but still like to find new places to discover and Spain hasn’t let us down yet.
Which is best? Spain to Italy – Road or Ferry?
The Age-old Conundrum - Road or Ferry? Europe’s shores are calling; adventure, culture and a rich tapestry of beautiful scenery awaits. And where better to explore than the delights of Spain and Italy. Whilst perhaps close in their language root, distance between...
A Guide to Exploring Denia, Spain
Exploring Dénia is a delight; sat in the south east corner of Spain, it teeters on the edge of the Costa Blanca magnet. And yet Dénia could not be further from the Costa image that has been generated by decades of tourism to this sunny, southern fringe of Europe....
5 Road-trips to/from Spain
Travel may be a full-time commitment for us, although each country offers its own special road-trip. We love exploring new territory and despite in our early days chasing the sun, now we have much slower-paced journeys; even if it is snowing and freezing temperatures....
Bilbao and its Guggenheim
Think of Spain's Bilbao and what comes to mind? Ferries, industrial port or perhaps the most iconic building - The Guggenheim Museum. Set on the northern coast of Spain, Bilbao is much like any other city you pass through; enormous, all-consuming and a...
Viva España
Travelling through Spain over the last two years has been an enlightening experience that has taught us plenty, surprised us consistently and captivated us completely. Ever since our first steps on these shores, when we set out on our nomadic adventure in...
24 hrs in Girona, Catalonia
The first thing that struck us as we arrived in this Catalan city was how quiet it was. I suppose we have comparisons of London, Birmingham, Paris even to benchmark it against. Few cars lingered at the lights and few people were rushing from street to...
Conquering Fear – Caminito del Rey, Spain
So you know that last week saw Karen walk her talk - live life beyond fear by doing the El Caminito del Rey walk in Andalucia, Spain. She's given us some footage, which we've put to a vid. We hope you like it - it gives a bird's eye view of this exhilarating walk....
Travel’s Classroom – Conquering Fear at Caminito Del Rey, Spain
Travel’s Classroom Conquering my fear at El Caminito Del Rey, Spain Integrity is so important when you write about your travel experiences; and even more so when you proclaim the importance of living life beyond fear - as we do. So when I had...
Beyond the Beaches of Malaga
Spain; the image of its Costas, tavernas and golf courses, enticing holiday makers to indulge in the heat of the summer and the warmth of winter. So many flock to her southern shores and soak up the Spanish rays and revel in the delights of her sandy...
Republic – Restaurant Review
Republic Restaurant, Dénia Marina, Spain So imagine this... It's winter and the archetypal seasonal blues are hibernating right now as we sit watching the crystal blue waters rolling into the coast reflected against the brilliant blue skies. The...
Our Route France to Spain
Highlights from our France to Spain Road Trip Winter is a season that calls us snow-birds south to the warmer climes of southern Spain, where we can shelter from the harsh realities of England's unpredictable forecasts. Except the call of Español is far...
Setting a Route for Greece
Sitting in Spain at the beginning of the year, we started contemplating the next chapter in our Motoroaming adventures - our Greek Odyssey. How best to get there? Did we go overland and take two weeks to get there with the investment of diesel, wear and tear on the...
Spanish Highlights
As we sit in Italy waiting for our ferry to Greece, we've had time to reflect on our Spanish adventures. Here is an infographic summary of our highlights from our four months over the last year. Click the link below to get access....
Beyond Barcelona
Now don't get me wrong, Barcelona is such a vibrant, engaging and enthralling city, that a weekend will more than do its streets and monuments justice. (Here is a Guide to a blister-free Barcelona trip.) Although there is always so much more to a city than just within...
A Guide to Barcelona – without Blisters
Having been to Barcelona before, I was interested to see how I would feel coming back into the city for a third visit. We had a friend to stay, so it offered a great chance to explore and see things with fresh eyes perhaps. What I learnt is that there is always...
Barcelona
Well, as we depart Spain after 3 months touring around (and loving every bit of it) our final stop, and where we get the ferry to Italy from, was Barcelona. A 'Gaudi' filled open top tour had us captivated for the whole day followed by a stroll down 'La Rambla' for an...
The Monastery of Monserrat, Catalunya, Spain.
Just north of Barcelona, about 40 mins by car is Monserrat, a Monastery set high above in the mountains. Built around 800 AD it has been a pilgrimage destination ever since. Destroyed in 1811 by Napoleon's armies it has been rebuilt to it's former glory and is well...
Ebro Delta Delights
As I sit here watching the sun go down over the Ebro Delta on Spain’s north-eastern coast, I can hear the gentle cries of the flamingoes in the background and the plentiful birdlife playing in the twilight sky. We stumbled upon this little haven after moving on from...
Survival Guide to Spain’s Las Fallas
Imagine the scene: You are walking through a southern Spanish town centre admiring the shops when firecrackers go off around your feet, much to the delight of youngsters intent on scaring the hell out of you. The unforgettable firework smell reaching up into your...
Delightful Denia & Las Fallas
Spain cannot be rivalled for its annual diary of fiestas, each one demonstrating a certain passion for religion, ancient tradition or simply just enjoying a damn good party. One of the things we love most about travelling is being able to, not just spectate, to really...
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