BARCELONA The ultimate guide to everything Barcelona…this city is my first love and I want everyone to experience its gloriousness. THE NITTY GRITTY Community: Barcelona is the capital city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, and therefore most natives speak Catalan as their first language. While they know Spanish as well, native Catalonians are very proud of…
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Don’t Go to Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain Without a Place to Stay for 2 Nights The title really says it all because, funny story, I did just that. It was a spur of the moment decision to go to Pamplona because I was in Barcelona for 4th of July with some friends…
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The Festival Hopper’s Guide to Summer in Europe 2016: September for 2 weeks September is one of my absolute favorite months to travel throughout Europe. The weather is perfect, not too hot and not too warm ( I know, I know sorry I am talking about the weather), the crowds are slowly dissipating from the…
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Buses, Trains, Planes: Method of Transportation I Recommend Using in 15 Different European Countries Below is a list of 15 countries in Europe and the best modes of transportation in each country. Whether planes, trains, or automobiles are your best option, all that information is right here. Belgium: The best way to travel…
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That Time I Ate A Chocolate Brownie in Valencia, Spain How good is food right? Just thought I would get that out there first so when you start to judge me later in the brownie story you will hopefully think to yourself…but food is so good, that was totally worth it. Basically, this all started…
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The Festival Hopper’s Guide to Summer in Europe 2016: July Edition I have decided to make a portion of my blog dedicated to planning itineraries based upon European festivals whether they may be music, cultural, arts, sporting events and more. I am starting with the summer season for 2016 in July because there are so…
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A Complete Planning Guide For Your Trip To Madrid Madrid is a fantastic city filled with true, authentic Spanish culture wherever you look. It is also not a place where there are hundreds of sights that you must see. You should visit Madrid with the mindset that you are going to experience the Spanish culture….
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Shopping for Souvenirs in Barcelona: Tips for Anxious Gift Givers One of the biggest anxieties I have in life is buying gifts for people and shockingly, even receiving gifts myself. That might sound ridiculous…sad to say, it is the truth. I can usually get away without buying souvenirs for my family; however, this past trip…
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Find Your Niche While Studying Abroad: I Joined my College’s Catalan Choir I am currently thinking back to that last week at home before your first time studying abroad, amidst the Target runs for toiletries, makeup, and over the counter medications. Just like any significant change, you daydream about the gorgeous European apartment your perfect…
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Help! I am sooo irresponsible! How do I not get pickpocketed? As you may or may not know, I lose my phone all the time, leave my purse on the backs of chairs at restaurants, and can’t find my car keys on a daily basis. That being said, I have spent almost two years total…
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