What to Expect Aboard the Costa Smeralda Cruise Ship
Cruise Italian-style on the Costa Smeralda ship! Beautiful Mediterranean (& beyond) destinations, excursions, and decks of restaurants await.
Where to See the Absolute Best Flamenco Shows in Barcelona
From Tablao de Carmen to Palacio del Flamenco, these are the best flamenco shows in Barcelona. Passion combined with talent and dancing makes them the top!
A Guide to Spanish Pinchos (Pintxos) + Traditional Recipes
Gastronomical experiences are an integral part of any trip to Spain. If you happen to explore northern Spain, bar hopping to eat pintxos (or pinchos) are an absolute must.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: What to Expect on the Luxury MS Europa 2 Ship
Hapag-Llyod Cruises is a master of exceeding expectations and luxury service. The contemporary MS Europa 2 takes it a step further by being awarded ‘the best cruise ship in the world” and the distinction of 5-stars-plus by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2018.
Barcelona Bike Tour: How to See the City on Two Wheels
No trip to Barcelona is complete without a bicycle tour around the city’s historic Gothic Quarter full of narrow alleyways, hidden squares, ancient Roman ruins, colorful boutiques, and aromatic Spanish bakeries.
Drink the Carpe Diem Cava in the Penedes Region of Spain
Carpe Diem. Seize the day. This is a term that I try to live my life by and is one of the main reasons I was traveling all the way [...]
Make (& Eat) Pan Con Tomate in Spain
I don't like raw tomatoes. Really. I may be the only Italian restaurateur who will actually pick out every slice of raw tomato in my antipasto or caprese salad. How dare you put those [...]
Explore the Depths of a Cava Cave in Spain
Ahhh. The Cava caves of Spain; dark narrow tunnels, steep spiral staircases, a labyrinth that would challenge anyone's sense of direction and filled to the stone ceiling with a [...]
Upcoming Bucket List Adventures: Spain, France & Galapagos
This year has already been incredibly busy with my Bucket List Journey having taken me to a whopping five continents in the past eight months. There has been travels to Thailand, Hong Kong, Chile, Argentina, Tokyo, [...]
Have a Bucket List Worthy Afternoon in Sitges, Spain
After hearing numerous favorable things about Sitges, Spain we decided to breakaway from all of the zorbing, flamenco dancing and segwaying the streets of Barcelona to spend a half day [...]