Seemingly overnight, Barcelona became one of my favorite cities in the world. Barcelona, a city with incredible architecture, golden beaches and an infectious energy. Even though it’s part of Spain’s mainland, Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region, an autonomous region that’s proud of their distinctive culture and history. Incredible architecture (oh, Gaudi), golden beaches, … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Visit Beautiful Barcelona
Seemingly overnight, Barcelona became one of my favorite cities in the world. My earliest memory of wanting to travel somewhere foreign dates back to elementary school. The details of why are lost to me, but I remember a strong desire to want to visit Spain. That interest only became stronger going into high school, and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona
My earliest memory of wanting to travel somewhere foreign dates back to elementary school. The details of why are lost to me, but I remember a strong desire to want to visit Spain. That interest only became stronger going into high school, and so when we had to declare a language to study, I, of … Continue reading Photo Diary: Barcelona & Seville
Spain has been a place I’ve envisioned visiting since I began learning Spanish in middle school. It’s tough to pinpoint what drew my initial interest to the cultures of Spain, but the cities of Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Salamanca and Madrid have been on my travel list for as long as I can remember. Mid-2016, I vowed … Continue reading Travel Crush: Barcelona
On my first trip to Europe, I was 19 years old- a freshman in college- and visiting London as part of a guided spring break trip. That was the trip I truly fell in love with travel, and even more so- Europe. My second time on the continent was under a similar circumstance- a guided … Continue reading 10 Cities Ideal for a First Time Trip to Europe
A GUIDE TO RENTING A CAR IN SPAIN Southern Spain was a place I had always dreamed of road tripping. There was just one problem- I hate driving. Always have. In high school, when other teens craved the associated freedom that came with a license, I cheered on my friends who were taking their tests … Continue reading 10 Tips You Need to Know Before Renting a Car in Spain
A GUIDE TO THE ALHAMBRA The Alhambra was a place I’d heard a lot about, but couldn’t quite mentally picture unaided. Even with all the beautiful photos I’d seen, it was hard to get a feel for how the palace was truly laid out and what visiting it would be like. So, despite the fact … Continue reading Awestruck at The Alhambra
WHAT TO DO IN CORDOBA Córdoba, a stunning city in northern Andalusia famed for its historic, lush flower patios. I’ll admit, we added Córdoba to our Andalusia road trip itinerary after seeing photos of the flower patios. The patios have been around since the Mesopotamic era, built by the Romans to offer reprieve from the … Continue reading There’s More to Córdoba than Beautiful Flower Patios
WHAT TO SEE IN RONDA I still remember the first time I learned Ronda was a place in Spain. Casually chatting with a co-worker about a trip I was planning to Andalusia, he snapped his neck around to fully face me and lit up with sheer joy. “Whatever you do,” he said, “don’t miss Ronda … Continue reading Discovering Miradors in Ronda, Spain
A GUIDE TO THE FLOWER PATIOS OF CORDOBA Córdoba had been on my list of potential things to see in Andalusia, but it wasn’t until I saw photos of the famed flower patios that I moved it into a ‘must visit’ slot for our four day road trip. Yes, the Mezquite-Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church … Continue reading Inside the Flower Patios of Córdoba, Spain
