In the footsteps of the Moors: Cordoba

Although most of Spain and Portugal was under Moorish rule for many years, it’s the southernmost Spanish province, that is still a living testimony to its muslim past. Al-Andalus, the Moorish reign was called. The Andalusia of today is wonderful patchwork of Arab architecture, lemon groves, shadowy patios in hot cities, olive trees and water fountains. Here, history is alive in every aspect of daily life. And it looks like nowhere else in Europe.

Art Nouveau Walking Tour in Valencia

Did you know that Valencia is one of the Spanish cities with the greatest collection of Art Nouveau architecture? Or Modernismo, as they call it in Spain? Me neither! Let’s discover these architectural gems together! On this self-guided tour of Valencia we’ll take you past some of the most beautiful buildings and historic architecture in Valencia. Here is the best Art Nouveau architecture in Valencia:

Top 5 Restaurants with a View in Valencia

There’s nothing like dining or drinking with a vista. Looking down upon the bustling pedestrians from a rooftop restaurant or taking in the scenery from a café with a view, soaking up the blessed rays of the sun. Especially in wintertime, it’s even essential to find a warm, sunny spot if you want to sit…

Appetite for Adventure: Caminito del Rey

The early morning sun is a blinding ray of light through the narrow gorge as we walk along the boardwalks clinging to the side of the vertical cliff. Many metres below our feet, the Guadalhorce river rushes on, slowly digging deeper into the canyon. The track alters between tight gaps and stunning views. And the old,…

The Holy Grail in Valencia

No, I don’t mean it figuratively. I mean it literally: THE HOLY GRAIL is in Valencia!!

My inner Indiana Jones is wide awake with the mentions of this fabled relic, and the Sacred Chalice can be admired by everyone. But where is the Holy Grail and what is its history?

Learn more about the Sangraal:

Dreaming of The Fat One – a Spanish Christmas tradition

There’s a Christmas tradition in Spain, that’s even more popular than Christmas: La Lotería de Navidad.

This national lottery is much more than just a draw of numbers – it is a whole day of festivities, drawing and singing – and it’s always on December 22nd. The climax of the lottery is the moment when El Gordo – the Fat One – is drawn. In 2022 it’s 4 Million Euros! On one single day, prizes of more than 2.5 Billion Euros in total find some happy winners.

Merry Christmas to them!

Basque Country – Where every house has a name

What does it mean to be Basque? Why have the Basque people fought to hard to preserve their language traditions? We spent a month in region trying to find answers to that question.

Euskal Herria means Basque Country, but Herri means more than country. It also means village, region and people. Because that’s how close the Basque people are connected to their land and heritage. The Basque country transcends national and international borders and is full of traditions, tales and tension.