Although some may have you believe that Paris in springtime is the only place to be, this adopted Madrileño will always opt for a Spanish springtime. Of course, it’s undeniable that the French capital comes alive during the spring, but there’s just something about a blooming Madrid this time of year that warms the heart. […]
Nicole Jewell
Presently living in Madrid, Nicole enjoys the guilty pleasure of forcing her cute Spanish husband to take her to various European cities in order to explore beautiful cities, profound history, and distinct cultures that can be found throughout Europe. Her travel articles and photos have been published in various publications as well as her own blog, Pass the Ham.
Cold Weather Gear for Men That Packs Light
Updated 11.01.2019: Are you planning to take advantage of the last few months of winter to do some cold-weather traveling? Packing for cold destinations can take on a whole new level in terms of packing appropriate clothing and accessories, which may mean more bulk for your suitcase. The trick to winter travel preparation is […]
Five Best Apps for Romantic Travel
Well, it looks like there’s just no way around it: February is the romance month and that’s that. No matter how much we complain about the forced aspect of the big V day, I think it’s safe to say that most of us enjoy the “holiday,” even if only for the seasonal candy benefits that go […]
Top Five Camera Apps
It’s simply amazing how far photography has come over this digital age we’re living in, isn’t it? Not only can we all be decent photographers by using the thousands of camera choices out there; but now, we can impress the most discerning eye with just a click of our iPhones. (I’m looking at you, Instagram!) […]
A Visit to Nara, Japan: One Giant Buddha and Lots of Hungry Deer
I’ve just returned from a two week adventure in Japan and I’m still trying to come to terms with everything we saw in this beautiful country. From the quiet chaos that is Tokyo to Kyoto’s 1,600 Buddhist temples, we found ourselves in a dizzying state of awed inspiration just about every single day. On most […]
Five Best Apps For Road Trips: Part Two
Updated 06.27.2017 Go here: The BEST Road Trip Apps for all of our app recommendations in one place. My very first grown-up car was a black Geo Tracker. At the time, many of my car snob friends accused my new convertible ride of being a “toy” car. To me, however, that little black box on wheels […]
Top Summer Travel Apps
Whew! So, finally, summertime has shown up after a rather odd and unusual spring across most of the U.S. and Europe. However, despite the massive heat and humidity that many cities are now experiencing, that’s not enough to dampen our enthusiasm for summer travel. While this time of year does tend to get a little […]
Traveling with a Kindle Paperwhite
I have to admit that I held out a long time before I even considered buying an e-Reader like the Kindle Paperwhite. I was steadfast in my love for paperback and hardback books. Like many avid readers, I’ve always been a sentimental fool when it comes to the sound of flipping pages and the subtle smell […]
Best Apps for Staying Healthy While Traveling
During my younger years, I’ll admit to being a complete travel gorger. I entered every new city with a no-holds-barred mentality: see, do, and especially, eat everything the city’s culinary scene has to offer. Good times were had and I can’t say I regret my many years of gluttony. Today, however, as my old travel […]