Most travelers who visit Spain spend at least a few days in Madrid, wandering through its impressive museums, lounging in Retiro Park, and sampling the endless tapas. However, guest contributor, Kirsten Gallagher, is here to tell us how to get outside of the capital by taking a day trip to Toledo, Spain, a medieval city […]
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Tips for Taking a Day Trip To Segovia from Madrid
When it comes to insider tips for exploring Spain, Nicole Jewell is the My Itchy Travel Feet expert. Follow along as Nicole shares her tips for taking a day trip to Segovia from Madrid. As much as I love my adopted city of Madrid one of my favorite things to do is to explore more of […]
Top Four Madrid Parks Guaranteed to Ease Your Spring Fever
Although some may have you believe that Paris in springtime is the only place to be, this adopted Madrileño will always opt for a Spanish springtime. Of course, it’s undeniable that the French capital comes alive during the spring, but there’s just something about a blooming Madrid this time of year that warms the heart. […]
Dining like a local in Madrid
Alan and I are boomers who like nothing better than to dine with the locals, like we did on our road trip through Northern Italy. To us, it’s an excellent way of experiencing another culture. Today, Nicole Jewell, an ex-pat living in Madrid, who blogs at Pass the Ham?, shares her suggestions for Madrid dining […]
Visiting Mallorca’s Caves of Drach
Spain’s major cities like Barcelona and Madrid offer an infinite number of things to do and see, but for those who are looking to go off the beaten path, the country’s beautiful islands are really something special, especially Mallorca. Guest contributor Geanie Roake from The Library Lady Writes has already taken us to popular Palma […]
Finding Boomer Adventures in Palma de Mallorca
As we’ve screamed from the rooftops time and time again, Spain has endless options for creating amazing travel memories. From Barcelona and Madrid, to its lovely southern region of Andalusia, the Iberian Peninsula has something for everyone— including some amazing islands. If you really want to check out a unique part of the country that […]
Things to Do in Bruges for the Boomer Traveler
When it comes to exploring Europe, it really pays off to start at some of the most popular capital cities. From Paris to Rome, Madrid and Berlin, you could spend years exploring these vibrant cities. However, if you really want to head to a place that whose old-world charm is just as fascinating, but manages […]
Insider Tips for Where to Go in Spain
Looking for insider tips on where to go in Spain? You’ve come to the right person. I’ve been living in Spain for going on 12 years and it’s been a wonderful experience to settle into life here. Among the many surprises that the country has thrown my way over the years is that Spain is […]
Best Day Trips from Girona, Spain
Spain doesn’t come up short on cities filled with history and charm. And many make convenient headquarters for nearby day trips, like Girona. When it comes to insider tips for exploring Spain, Nicole Jewell is the My Itchy Travel Feet expert. Follow along as Nicole shares her advice for best day trips from Girona. If you’re […]