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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
