Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Murcia
How to get to Murcia It's easy to fly to Murcia either directly to Murcia airport, or Alicante which is about 30-45 minutes drive away. There are flights throughout the year to both airports including with budget airlines such as Ryanair and Monarch. Where to stay in Murcia Murcia
9 Reasons You Should Visit Murcia, Spain
The Costa Calida is one of the lesser known tourist spots in Spain, this makes it the ideal place to travel to get an authentic Spanish experience without the usual crowds. I went to explore the Murcia region, known as the garden of Spain, to see what
Travel Journal: My Five Days in Murcia, Spain
Murcia, a charming and underrated region of Spain. If you’re looking for a hidden gem, somewhere away from the overcrowded tourist-y areas of Spain, this might be the place for you. Over 5 days I had a whistle-stop tour of Murcia where I found it to be
What to Pack for the Canary Islands
When I visited Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, I thought packing would be a breeze. I pride myself on being an efficient packer, and have been known to travel with just a handbag for a winter weekend away. So an island holiday? No problem. Or so
Fuerteventura or Lanzarote: Which Island in the Canaries Should You Visit?
I have a confession to make: when I was invited to explore the islands of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, I had to go straight to Google Maps to find out where these destinations were. In case you're also wondering, they're in the Canary Islands which, although owned
The Travel Hack’s Guide to Barcelona
You’ve booked your flights and now you’re wondering what you can actually do in Barcelona. Well step this way, as we share our Barcelona guide. Having visited a few times, including just last month, it includes some of our favourite tourist spots, as well as some
360° Rooftop Views at Barceló Raval, Barcelona
Barcelona is full of hotels, so it makes sense to go for one that’s going to give you a memorable experience. And that’s where Barceló Raval comes into play. It’s a four-star hotel with unique décor, a rooftop bar and pool, and techie extras. Yep, this place
The Travel Hack’s Guide to Menorca
From the first day, Menorca surprised me. For some reason, I’d had the impression that it was a typical tourist destination - beautiful, but where everywhere you look there are restaurants selling pizza and chips. But wow – was I wrong. The little island of Menorca is
Simple paella recipe: Bringing home a taste of Spain
One of the best things about travelling is trying new food. I know I’m not alone in this foodie obsession because there are so many food and travel blogs popping up all over the internet. We are a nation of food fanatics and any blog that
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
Bilbao’s Guggenheim is undoubtedly the most extraordinary structure I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s the kind of building you can walk around and around all day and still stare up in amazement and insist that you take a few more photos. I came home Bilbao
A weekend in Bilbao
Bilbao in Northern Spain is a perfect city for a relaxing weekend escape. It's big enough to keep you entertained with the restaurants and cafes, the beautiful buildings and gorgeous scenery. The nightlife is great and of course there's the incredible Guggenheim Museum which you won't