One of the highlight of visiting Granada was the Alhambra and it Nazrid Palace. It was incredible – I didn’t even know something like this would even exist in Europe. The whole architecture was straight from 1001 Arabian Nights. People actually lived there, including Irving Washington where he wrote Tales of the Alhambra.

I also liked running in the ghost of the Alhambra (last picture) but it seems like I wasn’t the only one since his shape was used in their tile art. Isn’t he cute.

Check out more (tons of pictures): Alhambra

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We are back from our extended weekend trip from Granada. We had a blast! The city was incredible but to be honest … the best thing about Granada were the free Tapas you get with your beer. Above is an example … which cost us only $ 5.57 for the 2 beers, again all food you see was for free. We didn’t spent any money on food (except only one time we went to an Arabic restaurant). I’m totally spoiled now. Need to move to Granada!

Again we had a blast and we will be blogging on our Spain related blog tons of stories, pictures and videos. Coming up:

• Alhambra
• Mega Tapas Post
• Arabic Bath
• Daytrip through the mountains to one of the highest towns of Spain
• Vineyard
• More Tapas
• Arabic Neighborhood
• The breathtaking cathedral of Granada

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Also … our hotel was pretty neat and super central but the walls were super thin! So we had this French couple in the room next to us who have been on some kind of love potion. They have been at it non stop and it really sounded like they were right in our room. How do you react to that? Go knock at the door? Well, we didn’t get too much sleep! She even screamed “Oh Ouuuiii” one time!

Sigh

Ok .. back to blogging business.

- Cheap Car Rentals in Spain

Photo: phoebe1158

I’m way too late and I’m supposed to pick up my rental car but couldn’t leave without say a semi goodbye (I will probably be blogging from the trip). Mike and I haven’t been on a vacation in about 3 years and it’s about time to relax and to enjoy a little. So we are leaving for an extended weekend trip to Granada.

I will be tweeting from me Spain related tweet account. Feel free to follow for some fun live picture tweets.

Yesterday, I was supposed to announce the lucky winner of the latest RGS giveaway “Hookum” I will be announcing the winner on Tuesday when I’m fully back (so you can still take part until then). Yesterday was my Birthday, so things got a little bit out of control .

Got to run … but if you like treating me for a vino tinto or a tapa as a late Birthday present or just because you like the blog feel free to send a little something via paypal:

No must .. I will still love you if you don’t.

Granada here we come.

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I don’t know what it is but looking at this picture makes me totally happy.

Some more great cuba photos: Visit Cuba

- Visit Valencia

Only 48 more days and I will be annoying you again with Fallas from Valencia. On February 28th is the charming awakening of the city and the events will be going on and on until the main days which are from March 15th and 19th.

That’s when you come, the last 5 days are the most interesting days to visit Valencia. This festival will be the craziest thing you will ever experience in your life and will be burned deeply in your brain. Why not visit Valencia for Fallas 2010!!!

Here a little video in which I cut together the highlights of Fallas:

(if you like the video, please do give it a nice juicy star but only if you liked it)

Still not sure? Check out this post explaining more: What is Fallas?

Why I’m I writing about it that early? Because right now tickets for flights, hotels and hostels in Valencia are still pretty cheap. But prices will explode soon. Last year in a shared hostel room … a bed was over $200 per night. So booking early is an argument.

If you have any questions about Fallas, places to stay, how to get there and where and what to eat … please do leave a comment. Also, if you decide to come do let me know. Would love to meet up for a Mascletà – even will buy you a beer.

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Fallas 2010 !!!! Can’t wait!

- Car Hire in Valencia

On Sunday we went for a daytrip from Valencia to Xativa. We knew that the castle there was pretty sweet but we would have never guessed it’s that awesome. It’s even better than the castle in Sagunto we went to last year. I couldn’t shut up about the fact that this is even cooler than Disneyland. It really felt like they just built it for you amusement.

More info and more pictures: Castillo en Xativa

- Cute Little Hotel in Xativa