Cold Weather Means Churros Con Chocolate in Barcelona
As fall arrives and the cold weather creeps in, people throughout Spain stand in line at the neighborhood churrería. While living in Barcelona, I came to appreciate these fried treats, that mark the change in seasons and quickly learned that it’s never a bad time for churros. I’ve had them...
Spain Bucket List: 11 Unusual Things to do Before You Die
Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe with each region and city unique from the next. The culture, food, beaches, and architecture are just a few reasons visitors are drawn to the country year after year. This Spain bucket list isn’t like the rest. It’s for those...
The Ultimate Guide to Maresme, Barcelona’s Overlooked Coastal Neighbor
The spectacular region of Maresme is located just north of Barcelona, but doesn’t receive hoards of visitors like the Catalan capital. Seaside villages, natural parks, rocky coves, and fabulous eateries are just a few things that make a trip here worthwhile. Each of the 16 coastal towns feature expansive...
Visit and Learn the History Behind the Real Dragonpit from Game of Thrones
The Dragonpit from Game of Thrones was everything and more than we hoped. All of our favorite characters came face to face for the first time in a spectacular locale. And guess what? The Dragonpit is not a set, but a real place located just outside of the beautiful...
Lost and Abroad: Year in Review 2017
The new year is almost upon us! Is it just me or did this year just fly by. With so many great adventures and stories to tell, I couldn’t mention everything, so I’ve compiled just a few of my favorite memories, photos, articles and more from this year. Let’s...
Castell de Santa Florentina: The Real Horn Hill From Game of Thrones
Just outside of Barcelona, hidden in the forests of Canet de Mar on the Maresme coast sits Castell de Santa Florentina. You may recognize the castle walls and arches from the HBO series, Game of Thrones. The castle was featured as Horn Hill, the seat of House Tarly in season 6....