Lanzarote was the first Canary Island we visited and a very good ambassador for the other islands. We were impressed with its strange lunar landscape, black sand beaches, and many activities. Although this island has many affordable accommodations and amenities, it is clear that there is a lot of thought,…
Spain Holiday
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Puigcerdà
Easily one of my favorite places after almost 9 years in Spain. Puigcerdà, a small city in the north of Catalonia, minutes from the Spanish/French border, is the perfect weekend getaway spot. Puigcerdà is a two-hour drive from Barcelona city center and a 3.5-5 hour train ride, depending on which…
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Olot, Spain
Recently, we enjoyed some Easter holiday time here in Spain. In the past, we would have planned a week-long trip in advance to some other European country or maybe the Spanish Islands. However, with only our newfound freedom to travel out of our area and anywhere in the Catalonia region,…
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Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
The Canary Islands always hold so much wonder and amazement to me. We have traveled to two so far, and can’t wait to visit the next five. Although there are similarities in the commercial areas such as chain stores, restaurants, and services, each island has different landscapes and distinctly different…