The last stop on our Spanish tour was Barcelona – the city that I had by far heard the most about from friends. This hot spot on the Mediterranean came with high expectations – a fun city with nightlife, beaches, art, and of course, amazing food. Having never been, I was most surprised by how big the city was –…
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Attending the Running of the Bulls should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. It requires a lot of energy, little sleep, and lots of sangria so I advise everyone to attend while they have the endurance to make it through all of the festivities. Running of the Bulls is part of the annual San Fermin Festival in Pamplona. The story…
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I’ve fallen in love with Basque country. It’s a place I knew the least about, but left wishing I had spent my entire time in Spain in this little nook of the country. All I knew about San Sebastian was that it sits on the northern shore of Spain, close to the France border. I had heard from study abroad students…
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Ah, España! Three days in Spain’s capital city was just enough to get a taste of Madrid. While hearing mixed reviews from other travelers, I went in with no expectations. However, Madrid pleasantly surprised with excellent food, a city that is perfectly accessible on foot (a plus in my book), and beautiful historic sites worth photographing. Transportation We arrived via the Madrid-Barajas…
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To get the most out of a vacation, utilizing layover time is key. A fun way to squeeze in an extra city (or country for that matter) is an extended layover that allows just enough time to explore a small city for a day and get back in time for the flight to your final destination. Layover cities like Frankfurt…
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