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10 Days in Spain: Touring Madrid, Seville and Granada
Bienvenido a España! I’ve always been intrigued by the wonders of Spain ever since I started taking Spanish classes in middle school. Being a fan of history, I loved learning about Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, the Arab Islamic conquest and the exploration of the New World. Now being a travel blogger, my favorite pastime is searching for flights and when I found a $500 roundtrip flight from LAX to MAD I couldn’t pass it up. The best time to visit Spain is during spring and fall when the weather is milder and more enjoyable. My trip was planned for late August through early September and while it was hot…
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How to Spend 72 Hours in Granada, Spain
Now if you’re planning a trip to Andalusia, a visit to the Alhambra is at the top of your must see list. Shaped by waves of history, Granada offers a view into Arab street life, Islamic architecture and a deep south feel. Where to Stay in Granada: NH Collection Granada Victoria is located in the heart of the city center in Granada and is ideally located near restaurants. The hotel is within walking distance of the Alcaicería Market and Carrera del Darro. Alhambra is a bit of a hike from the hotel however there is a convenient bus stop that will take you to the entrance for 1.5 Euros. The…
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How to Explore Sevilla in 3 Days
Sevilla is Spain’s fourth largest city and it’s hard not to fall in love with architecture, hospitality and charm. The heart of Andalusia – Sevilla is everything that you imagine when you think of Spain. Where to Stay: Hotel Rey Alfonso X Located in the famous Santa Cruz neighborhood and a 10 minute stroll to the Catedral de Sevilla, this hotel provides an unforgettable stay in Seville. The staff were professional and helpful and the room was comfortable with all the amenities that you could ever need. The rooftop pool and terrace is a nice escape when you want to get away and relax. I liked that there were plenty…
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What to do in Madrid for 3 Days Itinerary
Once the capital of one of the mightiest empires on Earth, Madrid is full of lavish palaces, wondrous art museums, and a gastronomic vibe that will fulfill your culinary experience. Where to Stay: Hotel Regina This hotel was perfect for my three night stay in Madrid. Located steps away from Puerta del Sol, Hotel Regina offered a complimentary breakfast buffet with a wide spread of options and free wifi access. The reception was accommodating, professional and helped book my train tickets to Seville. The rooms were clean, modern and classy with a lot of attention to detail. What to See: Puerta del Sol This is the heart of Madrid and…
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How to Purchase Train Tickets in Spain on Renfe
Now if you are reading this you have probably heard of rumors of how bad Renfe’s service is from the poor web design to declining your purchase. I was honestly nervous of buying train tickets in Spain and was constantly worrying if I would be able to get to my next destination. The truth is I had zero problems buying tickets on Renfe. You must be wondering how is that possible? There are so many people who have had trouble with Renfe and there are so many bad reviews? I was completely shocked myself but here is what I learned. **Note: I do not work for Renfe or any transportation…
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Chicago’s Top 8 Places to Visit
I have been Chicago a handful of times and have loved every moment of this fantastic city. The people have New York hustle but with mid-western hospitality (also take a look at some true southern hospitality), the food scene is enormous from Michelin star restaurants to gourmet hot dogs, and don’t even get me started on the water (the Chicago River is gorgeous). But we are really here to talk about the sites of Chicago. Now I will admit that most of my time in this city has been a couple of days at a time and I haven’t seen everything that Chicago has to offer. That just means I…
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How to do Universal Orlando Resort in 1 Day
This Universal Orlando Resort itinerary cover the attractions I did, the shows I saw and the restaurants that I dined at during my trip to Orlando. As part of my Orlando series, it answers the question “how do I get through ____ in one day?” Check out my Walt Disney World plans for Animal Kingdom and Epcot. Universal Orlando Resort is a truly world class resort for all ages. I am a huge Harry Potter fan (even have a deathly hallow tattoo) so my main goal was to get through the entire Wizarding World of Harry Potter and anything else I could see along the way. Now this resort is…
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How to have a blast at Kennedy Space Center
Most of the time when people think about visiting Orlando it’s all about Mickey Mouse or Harry Potter. And while I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the theme parks, I needed a change of scenery. So, I booked a road trip and I went to Kennedy Space Center just a couple days after Space X launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. I booked my trip through Florida Dolphin Tours which included transportation and my entrance ticket to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. While the drive was not scenic, my tour guide Stewart played a DVD about NASA and told us about the wild animals that lived on…
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How to do Walt Disney World’s Epcot in 1 Day
This Epcot itinerary covers the attractions I did, the shows I saw and restaurants that I dined at during my trip to Orlando. As part of my Orlando series, it answers the question “how do I get through ____ in one day?” Check out my other Walt Disney World plan for Animal Kingdom. Epcot is a combination of a traditional theme park and an arts and wine festival. The first part of your day will be running around to get through all the rides and the afternoon will be spent strolling through the World Showcase. The first thing you must consider before entering any Walt Disney World park is FastPass+.…
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How to do Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in 1 Day
I have been dreaming since I was a child to go to Walt Disney World but after going to Disneyland a lot growing up I wanted to make sure that I hit up the parks that are unique to Walt Disney World Orlando. If you don’t know already my family is from Kenya, Africa so Animal Kingdom was first on my list. As part of my Orlando series, it answers the question “how do I get through ____ in one day?” Animal Kingdom with Pandora – World of Avatar and nighttime entertainment is most definitely a whole day park. It is a mix of theme park attractions, live shows and…
