We recently visited Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and numerous smaller towns in Spain. All photos were taken with a Canon R5, Canon 15-35 f2.8 lens and a Canon 24-105 f4 lens.

Barcelona’s Christmas season is a magical time to visit the city. The Three Kings Parade is a highlight.

A two-day Seville visit is perfect to see the highlights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de España, Setas de Sevilla, and the Cathedral of Seville. We detail the best ways to visit these attractions.

Carrer Petritxol, Barcelona’s chocolate street, has a rich history but the chocolate shops are the reason crowds flock to this ancient Gothic Quarter street.

Segovia has all the ingredients for a great day trip - it’s a small walkable city, it’s close to Madrid, has easy train access, a few marquis attractions, and lots of restaurants. 

Montserrat is a perfect day trip from Barcelona. It’s an easy trip from Barcelona via mass transit, driving, or tour. The views from Montserrat are breathtaking. We cover everything you need to know for your visit.

Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, has so many attractions and places to explore a first-time visitor may find it hard to know where to begin.

Here are a few things we feel are must-do attractions in Madrid. 

Among our favorite things to do are: the Royal Palace of Madrid, Temple de Debod, Teleferico de Madrid, El Retiro Park, San Miguel Market, and San Gines Chocolate.

Tips for visiting Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the most unique church in Europe. The Basilica, still under construction, was designed by Antoni Gaudí.

Traveling by high-speed train in Spain is easy, fast, and stress-free. Spain has an extensive rail network making it perfect for traveling by train.

The high-speed trains link major cities at speeds up to over 180 mph (300 km/h).

Travel time between Barcelona and Madrid is approximately three hours and between Madrid and Seville is under 3 hours.

The Mobile Passport control app by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a fast and easy solution to ease the long wait at passport control when returning from an overseas trip.

You can think of Mobile Passport Control as “Global Entry lite”. It’s free, easy to complete and there really is no reason not to use it on your next trip.

All the details on a wonderful visit to the Asbury Ocean Club with the help of the Amex Platinum card’s travel credit.

Sandy Hook is a beach like no other in New Jersey. Operated by the National Park Service the peninsula at the base of New York Harbor offers beaches, birding, water sports, fishing, biking and has a unique history.

Longwood Gardens is a worthwhile visit when you are in the Philadelphia area. Visitors enjoy it year-round with acres and acres of unique gardens and wonderful light shows in the fall and winter.

The USS Intrepid Museum is a short walk from Times Square and a perfect spot to visit for a few hours. You can also visit the Space Shuttle Enterprise, A Concorde airplane and a Navy submarine.

Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown is an easy day trip from the New York metro area offering small-town charm and spooky history.

Winter is a wonderful time to visit London. The weather is mild, there are good travel deals and easy access to the major attractions.

Chelsea is one of New York City’s interesting and distinctive neighborhoods.

Chelsea includes some of NYC’s top attractions such as the Highline, Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards, The Vessel, the Edge and Little Island.

Central Park is a must-see for any traveler to the New York City area. As locals who love Central Park we put together a walking tour for the first-time visitor.

The new United Club lounge at Newark Liberty Airport is a fantastic pre-flight stop. Hot, fresh food, ample comfortable seating, and a bright airy ambiance sets the mark for United Clubs.

Los Angeles and the surrounding area are a photographer’s dream. Take a look at some photos from LA, Malibu, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, and Joshua Tree National Park.