Destination: Granada, Spain

Wrapping up a pleasant stay in Ronda and Marbella, our next destination in the Andalusian region of Spain was Granada, a city located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (not the same as those in California). Besides being a university town, it is also home to the Alhambra, which is both a citadel and a … Continue reading Destination: Granada, Spain

Destination: Córdoba, Spain

Once our two nights in Madrid were over, my family and I took a five-day, four-night guided tour around the Andalusia region, located in the south of Spain close to the Iberian Peninsula and home to rich diversity of culture and history, especially having belonged to the Moors back when the region was under Islamic … Continue reading Destination: Córdoba, Spain

Destination: Madrid, Spain (Part 2)

After our first night in Madrid, my family and I woke up the following morning to start our second day visiting the capital city of Spain. We headed out around 9h00 along Calle Mayor (literally, the "main street" of Madrid) to get some breakfast, specifically at the San Ginés Chocolateria, located right besides the church … Continue reading Destination: Madrid, Spain (Part 2)

Destination: Madrid, Spain (Part 1)

With my Christmas market-filled weekend in Germany over, it was time to head back to France. However, I wasn't going to stay there for very long, since I would soon be on my way to my next destination: Spain! From the chilly weather in Germany to the warm, sunny climate in Spain, I was looking forward … Continue reading Destination: Madrid, Spain (Part 1)