There’s a place in the region of Palencia where you can take a trip back to Roman times: the Roman Villa of La Olmeda, a must for any art and history lover out there. These spectacular Roman ruins are not the most famous in Spain but they surely deserve your attention. ROMAN RUINS IN SPAIN: VILLA […]
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Jarandilla de la Vera is one of those off-the-beaten-path places in Spain that deserve a visit. Located in the western region of Extremadura, Jarandilla has a lot to offer. It houses one of the most beautiful hotels in Spain -a former castle turned Parador- it’s close to the stunning Monasterio de Yuste where Emperor Carlos
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Spanish cities are beautiful, but I prefer hidden gems, unique places off the beaten path that leave you speechless. In Spain you can find countless quaint villages with cobblestone streets, houses with geraniums on their balconies and so peaceful that will make you want to move in. In fact, there is an association that gives
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Seeing NYC in four days may seem impossible but with a carefully planned itinerary and the most comfortable shoes you can. Luckily for you, I’ve taken care of the first part and I’m going to show you our trip plan to make the most of New York City in just four days. New York City
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The USA’s capital houses iconic monuments, vast museums (most of them are free) and restaurants serving food from all over the world. Whether you are into politics or not, Washington DC deserves a visit. We spent 48 hours in Washington DC and on this post I’m going to tell you how to make the most
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Boston can be defined as the US historical capital. As a history lover, that’s one of the things that made me choose this city as part of our 10-day East Coast trip this summer. I also love architecture, so the mixture of old buildings and modern ones in the capital of Massachusetts was something else
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Ten years ago, I went to the US for the first time. I was feeling nostalgic about it this spring so we decided our summer vacation would be going back to America. We booked a trip around the East Coast including three different destinations. Three big cities, all of them important for different reasons: Boston:
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The USA is shopping paradise for many of us. Huge stores, wide spaces, perfect decor… Americans sure know how to lure you in. Even window shopping is a real pleasure. I still remember how these stores amazed me the first time I was in the US 10 years ago. I was coming from a small
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The heatwave is hitting Spain pretty hard. With temperatures over 40ºC/100ºF madrileños have to find a way to escape the scorching heat. What’s the best place to do that apart from the pool? Rooftop bars and terraces! Cold drinks, breathtaking views and water sprays await. Let’s take a look at 4 of the best rooftop
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From quaint little towns to white washed villages, there’s no shortage of beautiful spots in Spain. There are literally thousands of places all over Spain worth visiting that you’ll be missing if you stick to big cities like Madrid or Barcelona. Some of Spain’s most beautiful towns are small beach villages, others are surrounded by
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