Planning your next Maui itinerary? Have only a few days to explore? No problem — you can easily pack in…
Rock climbing in Joshua Tree is a bucket list experience. Located just 2.5 hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree…
There is nothing like the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, along the California coast. When Kevin and I…
There are no shortage of Napa Valley wine tours for couples. But the Napa Valley Wine Train is certainly the…
What are the best things to do in San Diego for kids? Now that Kevin and I are parents with…
Kevin and I quickly learned one big common theme about our trip — Spaniards love to eat (and often late at night!). And we joined right in, chowing down on plates of cheese and tapas. But besides all this delicious food, many restaurants offered equally thick menus of wine that nearly…
A big reason for our return to Spain was to experience the sunny, laid-back cities of Andalusia. We debated where to spend most of our honeymoon, and you can’t find a much better combo! One of the beautiful courtyards in Cordoba, where families hang flowers every morning. The region, which…
Looking for a fun night out in Madrid? Look no further than an evening tapas tour. One of our favorite memories from Madrid was all the incredible food. Plus, you’re on vacation so the diet can wait until you get back home. Or at least that’s what we told ourselves! A…
Let’s face it — when do we ever get enough vacation? Kevin and I just got back from Spain where we spent 3 days in Madrid, including an easy side trip to Toledo. We arrived! Navigating the trains in Madrid. We were impressed with how easy and quick it was…
Madrid is a feast of the senses. After spending the past few days in laid-back Portugal, Kevin and I were ready to hit the ground running in Madrid. Luckily we got our rest in Portugal since the real fun of eating in Spain typically begins around 8:30 PM, when many tapas…
Attention Harry Potter fans! Porto — Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon — should be be at the top of your literary travel must-list. Enjoying the twinkling waterfront of Porto, the land of Harry Potter. As Kevin and I walked around the city of Porto, we kept noticing eerie similarities between the…
For anyone who follows this blog, you’ll know that if there is one thing that Kevin and I love more than just about anything — it’s a good bike tour. Now combine biking with delicious food, wine and an enthusiastic tour guide… Well, you just sold us! A beautiful morning…
One thing is certain when joining a tour with Bike By My Side — you’ll feel a little like a celebrity when you roll up to a tourist spot in this classic motorcycle and sidecar. Kevin is comfortable and ready to ride! “Can I take your photo?” and “Where did…
Kevin and I debated where to celebrate our honeymoon — maybe New Zealand? Or somewhere in Southeast Asia? But then we remembered our first trip to Spain — the romantic cafes, great wine and warm weather. Plus, we could easily tack on a trip to visit Portugal, a place neither…
Kevin and I just got back from our honeymoon — traveling 2 weeks across Spain and Portugal (with MANY blog posts and tips to come!). We recommend doing a stop over in London when visiting Europe. It not only broke up the trip, but it gave us an excuse to see another country. Also, you…
