by leandra | Jul 7, 2026 | International Travel, Travel
We spent six days around park, moving every two days from east to north to west. Our plan was to do one big hike per day in the park. Brez to Canal de las Arranedos The morning started overcast with rain threatening but we decided to try this “mostly flat” hike near...
by leandra | Jul 6, 2026 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Potes La Soldrería doesn’t take reservations, so we decided to go on the early side to see if we could snag a table. The regular tables were all full at 8:30pm but luckily there were two seats at the bar. We had a lovely time chatting with the bartender in mixed...
by leandra | Jul 4, 2026 | International Travel, Travel
We wanted to be close to certain hikes and sites and ultimately chose three different towns around the park. If we had to do it again I would have skipped Las Arenas and added an extra night in Potes (our favorite) and in Cangas de Onís. Potes El Balcon A steep road...
by leandra | Jul 3, 2026 | International Travel, Travel
Our only full day in Madrid was spent visiting free museums and getting our steps in! Our first stop was Museo Geominero, where one of us had to show our passport to enter. This museum was surprisingly detailed with three floors all in one large room. Here we saw lots...
by leandra | Jul 2, 2026 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
On our first evening in Madrid, we took a leisurely walk up Ponzano Street to check out the tapas spots the area is known for. Our first stop, Bokaxankla Bar, had a young vibe. Lots of tables were marked reserved at 8pm mid-week but the place was mostly empty. Our...