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Europe, Outside India, Spain

4 Must-Visit Places in the Canaries this Summer

The Canary Islands are the perfect summer holiday destination thanks to their sunny, warm climate and abundance of beaches. They’ve […]

October 25, 2025 By maverickbird
a scene from andalusia road trip
Europe, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

A guide for the perfect 1 week Andalusia Road Trip in Spain

Andalusia is quintessential Spain. Think orange-scented air, clear blue skies, the swish of flamenco skirts, and a heady mix of […]

October 23, 2025
a village in la mancha
Europe, Outside India, Spain

Driving through the plains of La Mancha, the land of Don Quixote

As all good things must come to an end, our stay in Granada drew to a close. We absolutely loved […]

October 23, 2025
Visit Cuenca for its underrated beauty and heritage
Europe, Outside India, Spain

Cuenca is underrated Spain at its best

On a cold spring morning, we arrived at Cuenca. It was in the middle of our pan-Andulasian road trip in […]

October 23, 2025
nijar is a pretty village in almeria
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Trip Photos

The dazzling white mountain village of Nijar in Spain

Nijar in Almeria is all about details. They are everywhere: in the local pottery, which is quite famous, in the […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Spain

The gorgeous and offbeat Cabo de Gata National park in Spain

Cabo de Gata National Park is filled with wildflowers in spring….yellow, white, purple, blue, and red. In 2016 spring when […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Almeria city walks and photo essay

“Let’s go out! Look outside. It’s wonderful weather and we should explore”, said my hyperactive, uber-excited husband. “Tarek!!!! We just […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Reaching Almeria, one of the southernmost cities of Spain

Reaching Almeria from Girona was an epic adventure. Nearly everything that can go wrong on a road trip went kaput […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Spain

Cartagena Travel Photos

Cartagena is often overlooked by travelers visiting Spain. Although it does not have the photogenic quality of other offbeat Spanish […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Outside India, Spain

Why visit Girona, Spain´s underrated Catalan gem?

Bridges, steps, and flags: this gorgeous Catalan city is a hidden Spanish gem. Located in northern Catalonia, Spain, this city […]

October 23, 2025
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