Europe

Rather than latch on to the predictable summer vacation in Spain, this post suggests heading down to Malaga and taking day trips along the coast and inland for an easy, unique way to experience Spain this summer.

This week’s Polaroid shows a couple of flamenco musicians on the Plaza de España in the Andalusian town of Seville, home to flamenco music and dance.

The street signs in Madrid’s historic center are beautifully hand-painted ceramic tiles which illustrate the name of the street. We love the artistic touches like this throughout Madrid!

Polaroid of the Week: The Long Way Down to Vernazza… Hiking the trail that connects the five villages of Cinque Terre is the best way to get to know this beautiful region and offers stunning views.

Being on the road every day of the year means we stay at countless hotels along the way. For all the run-of-the-mill spots, there are the absolute gems which tick all the boxes. This week’s hotel tip: Hesperia Sevilla in Seville, Spain.

Welcome to our weekly series Hotel Tip of The Week. Being on the road every day of the year means we stay at countless hotels along the way. For all the run-of-the-mill spots, there are the absolute gems which tick all the boxes, culminating in a trip highlight, rather than just a place to stay. This week’s Hotel Tip: Belmonte Vacanze in Tuscany, Italy.

One day in to our week-long Royal Caribbean cruise this summer, and we found ourselves in the midst of an identity crisis. We loved cruising…and this went against everything we thought we were. Read on for what we liked and what we really didn’t like about cruising after our first cruise through the Mediterranean.

Other Germans don’t like it, and the locals don’t want you there anyway. Once you get there, you might not want to leave. Find out why we ask you nicely not to go to Berlin…

While in Lisbon, we tested an unbelievable amount of the lip-smacking, melt-in-your-mouth Portuguese pastries for breakfast every day! **Warning! Just reading this may result in weight gain!**

Portugal’s capital city took us completely by surprise when, after booking a three-week stay on a whim, we ended up enamored by Lisbon’s allure. We would recommend exploring the region on wheels – by car, by bike and a more creative three-wheeled machine as well!