While our American family loves living in Madrid, sometimes a day spent in a local small town is just what this family needs. Some of the best ways to experience an authentic day visiting Spain is to spend time amongst the local Spanish small towns or pueblos. Many of these are also developed cities that […]
March 9, 2026
Our now 12-year old and 10-year old boys help me discover the best things to do with kids in Madrid, Spain, so I wanted to share this list with you, too! Please note that one of the best ways to experience the wonderful city of Madrid is to visit its local small towns, or pueblos, […]
March 9, 2026
To be fully transparent, our family is a bit more cook-at-home type people vs. eating out so this list is short. But I wanted to put together a short list of food places in Madrid that you cannot miss if you’re visiting Madrid. At the bottom of this article, I have included a list of […]
March 9, 2026
As we wrap up our time living in Andalusia, Spain (more on that life update, soon!) we decided to head to Córdoba, one of the last big cities that we haven’t yet visited in the Andalusian region. This city wow’ed us with its streets, restaurants and vibe: it was a super sweet last city visit! […]
January 22, 2026
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially this year as we call the Málaga province home: we got to see the Málaga Calle Larios Christmas lights! This famous light show in Spain is a marvelous site and one that I absolutely agree it worth experiencing. The 2025 theme was the Belen so a […]
December 7, 2025
We had a few hours without a fútbol game or a friend to get together with or youth group at church to spare, so we hit the road to beautiful Cádiz. Located under a two hour drive from Estepona, Cádiz is Europe’s oldest city. I don’t know what I expected, but this city absolutely bedazzles […]
