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    Traveling with a backpack or suitcase

    March 3, 2019 /

    Are you wondering if you should plan your next trip with a backpack or a suitcase? Check out our considerations for knowing what type of luggage will best fit your travel plans!

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    What is the Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

    February 24, 2019 /

    Did you know that the Carnaval celebration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is second to only the Carnaval celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? We’ve got all the basics covered to help you understand this important festival in Spain’s Canary Islands.

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    Visiting the Catedral de Córdoba: Everything you need to know

    February 17, 2019 /

    The Cathedral in Córdoba, also often referred to as La Mezquita, is actually a two-for-one deal as you get to see a proper Catholic cathedral insight a Moorish mosque! It is a site that shouldn’t be missed during your wanderings in Spain.

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    What is el Día de las Islas Baleares

    February 10, 2019 /

    March 1st is Día de las Islas Baleares, or Balearic Day, the official celebration of the Balearic Islands and their diverse heritage. Read more about the history and traditions of this special day.

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    What is el Día de Andalucía (Day of Andalusia)

    February 3, 2019 /

    With so many local festivals in Spain, it is sometimes hard to keep track of what each one means. Today we are diving into one of the most important holidays in southern Spain: Día de Andalucía.

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    An Introduction to Airbnb

    January 20, 2019 /

    Even if you don’t really know what it is or how to use it, you’ve probably heard about Airbnb. While we are not experts, we wanted to share our insight into this platform that feels like it was created to make cheap travel easier.

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    Visiting Castillo de Colomares: Everything you need to know

    January 13, 2019 /

    This ‘castle’ is really more of an outdoor wonderland built in homage to Christopher Columbus and his explorations. The perfect hour-long outing for travelers of any age on the southern (Costa de Sol) coast!

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    What is el Día de Reyes Magos in Spain

    January 6, 2019 /

    Happy día de Reyes! Do you know what that means or are you just wondering what is going on in Spain on the 6th of January? Here we are diving into how Spaniards celebrate the Epiphany.

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    Snapshots of Spain at Christmas

    December 16, 2018 /

    We’ve told you an awful lot about this festive time of year, but a picture is worth a thousand words so enjoy this more visual representation and insights into Spain at Christmas time.

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    What You Need to Know about Cartagena

    November 18, 2018 /

    Despite being an unknown travel destination to many, Cartagena has always been an important port city filled with history and beautiful surrounding beaches.

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    What You Need to Know about Villena

    November 10, 2018 /

    It’s a city you’ve probably never heard of, but Villena is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area. A quaint city, it because extremely festive at the beginning of September for its Moros y Cristianos festival.

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    Visiting the Plaza de España: Everything you need to know

    October 28, 2018 /

    Plaza de España might be one of the most beautiful plazas in all of Spain. Located in Sevilla, this is a must-see if you are in the area!

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