by explorers | May 7, 2023 | Travel
Barcelona is a city that truly has it all – from breathtaking architectural masterpieces to delicious local cuisine and a rich cultural heritage. Located on the northeastern coast of Spain, this cosmopolitan city is a perfect destination for travelers who want to...
by explorers | Jan 18, 2023 | Travel
Were it not for the fact that we arrived in the middle of the Covid-19 lockdown in January 2021, we may never have discovered all the hidden gems of the larger community/province of Madrid. During this challenging time everyone was restricted to their provinces....
by explorers | Jul 25, 2022 | Travel
We wanted to add a day of hiking to our Andalusia trip and so we decided to tackle what was once known as the “world’s most dangerous walkway “, the El Caminito del Rey (The King’s Little Path) in El Chorro, near Ardales in the province of Málaga. As there is a...
by explorers | Feb 8, 2022 | Life in Spain
One of the benefits of living in Madrid is the access to a wide range of concerts, shows and exhibitions. We’ve been fans of Kubrick’s movies for a long time so when the Stanley Kubrick exhibition came to town it was a no-brainer. The exhibition is huge...
by explorers | Jan 14, 2022 | Travel
Nothing really prepared us for the sweltering heat in Andalusia in August. An unexpected heatwave with temperatures exceeding 42 degrees was no joke! But, the city of Cordoba was so charming that the uncomfortable conditions faded into the background. Besides which,...
by explorers | Sep 25, 2021 | Travel
Three weeks and 4000 kilometres later our road trip through Andalusía has come to an end. We knew from the beginning that this was never going to be long enough to fully explore this diverse, beautiful region of Spain. We cherry-picked some of the most amazing...
by explorers | Aug 9, 2021 | Travel
Car Rental – we shopped around quite a bit and found that renting a car for pick up at Madrid airport was significantly cheaper than picking up the car from a city location. In addition, a range of alternative, smaller car rental companies are present at the airport...
by explorers | Aug 8, 2021 | Travel
Tips and Tricks for travelling on a budget by explorers | Aug 9, 2021Car Rental – we shopped around quite a bit and found that renting a car for pick up at Madrid airport was significantly cheaper than picking up the car from a city location. In addition, a range of...
by explorers | Aug 8, 2021 | Travel
We were really looking forward to seeing the Basque Country. Renowned for its natural beauty and good food, this part of Spain did not disappoint. We based ourselves close to the beach in the Getxo suburb of Bilboa and explored from there. Going to the beach gave...
by explorers | Aug 8, 2021 | Travel
After having covered more than 3000 kilometres on many highways and byways through Northern Spain, we’re hooked! What a spectacular region! Our senses were overwhelmed by the sights, smells and sounds of the gorgeous landscapes, quaint towns, fabulous food and...
by explorers | Aug 7, 2021 | Life in Spain
It’s a beautiful summer’s day as we sit looking out of the window of our apartment in Madrid, reflecting on the last seven months. It feels much longer since we left South Africa, family and friends and moved across the world to Spain. Spain will be our base for the...
