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
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10 Tips You Need to Know Before Renting a Car in Spain
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
Awestruck at The Alhambra
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
There’s More to Córdoba than Beautiful Flower Patios
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
Discovering Miradors in Ronda, Spain
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
Inside the Flower Patios of Córdoba, 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
A Relaxing Evening Seaside in Nerja, Spain
A GUIDE TO ONE DAY IN NERJA Once a sleepy fishing village, Nerja is one of the few places to have kept it's traditional charm- think cobbled alleyways, whitewashed houses and spectacular seaside views. On a road trip through Southern Spain, we needed a place to stay after spending a morning in Malaga and afternoon … Continue reading A Relaxing Evening Seaside in Nerja, Spain
The Prettiest Town in Southern Spain, Frigiliana
A GUIDE OF WHAT TO DO IN FRIGILIANA The Spanish have a word for viewpoint, mirador. While beautiful views can be found all over Southern Spain, the miradors in Frigiliana are exceptional enough to make you believe the word was founded there. Winding cobbled streets with whitewashed homes set against blue skies, rolling hillsides dotted … Continue reading The Prettiest Town in Southern Spain, Frigiliana
Trading Blazers for Beaches
If you've been following for a while, you may have noticed the absence of a certain series this year, #Take12Trips. When I first started this blog, the intent was simple: Create a place as a space to share my tips for making travel both amazing and affordable. I'm infatuated with many of the travel bloggers I … Continue reading Trading Blazers for Beaches
#Take12Trips: September
I don't even remember it being early September- where did the month go?! I knew it'd be a busy month, but somehow, it ended up being even more hectic than planned. Early in the month, I finally made it out to Bath for a day trip and was blown away. It's become my favourite English … Continue reading #Take12Trips: September