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Where to Stay in Barcelona
A quick guide on which neighborhoods to stay in, what areas to avoid, and what type of accommodation is best for having a great trip in Barcelona. Looking to visit Barcelona sometime soon and have no idea where you should stay? Luckily, after living in this beautiful city for 2 years, I’ve gotten to know this city pretty well and I have plenty of recommendations on where to stay in Barcelona When traveling, choosing the right place to stay is so important! It can honestly make or break your trip, which is why I look for places first by location, and then by price and quality. Start by picking the…
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Spending a Weekend in Madrid
What it’s like taking the Renfe Ave bullet train to Madrid and things to do for a quick weekend in the Spanish capital Spending a Weekend in Madrid I got to visit Madrid earlier in the year for my birthday weekend, and although I only really spent one full day there, I got to see so much! It was also my first time taking the Renfe Ave high-speed bullet train. They really aren’t lying when they say high speed… the train went up to almost 300km/h, yet it felt so smooth like we were floating through the air. Spending a weekend in Madrid is so easy when you’re living in…
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Things to Know Before Visiting Barcelona
Some helpful info, tips and things to know before visiting Barcelona to help you thrive on your trip (especially if you’re American!) Now I might be biased, but Barcelona is definitely a bucket list location that you have to visit if you’re in Europe. It’s a young and vibrant city perfect for exploring, lounging and of course, partying. While it mainly attracts younger crowds, there’s something for everyone here. Barcelona is one of those places where you’ll always leave with fond memories and stories because there are so many things to do and good vibes all around. Watching Cheetah Girls 2 at the beginning of my study abroad inspired me…
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What They Don’t Tell You About Moving Abroad
It’s the best thing ever and it’s easy to romanticize it, but there’s a whole other side you don’t see about what it’s like to move abroad. Imagine moving abroad to a small beach side town on the Mediterranean coast, eating the freshest food, having the best pastas and pastries, exploring places that make you feel like you’re in a postcard, and sipping all the wine and drinks you can imagine for a great price while lounging by the water. The fashion, the people, the sights, the lifestyle. We’ve seen the tik toks and reels of “it’s called il dolce far niente” followed by a montage of the chill lifestyle…
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Comparing Disneyland LA and Disneyland Paris – Which is Better?
Is Disneyland California or Disneyland Paris better? I’m finally able to answer this question after recently spending a long weekend in Paris where I got the chance to go to Disneyland there! It’s been around 7 years since I last went to Disneyland in California, so I was super excited to go to the one in Paris to experience the Disney magic again and compare the two parks. There’s something about Disneyland that always brings out the kid in you and makes you feel young again – that is until your feet and back start hurting at the end of the day after all the walking! Since it’s been so…
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Travel Goals for 2023
Now I know I said I’d be sharing all about my travels, but to start it off I want to explain what I plan for this blog and what goals I want to hit this year. I realize it’s a little late for New Years resolutions, but it’s never too late to set new goals for yourself. I’ll also take this time to delve into my somewhat complicated but unique background and how that fits into my travels. So come along with me as I grow my blog! Goals for this Blog The main goal I have is to create posts consistently and make sure I have enough content in…