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Best Recipes to Travel the World Without Leaving Home

This post includes 5 travel-inspired meals from around the world that make you feel as if on a world tour without leaving home. These recipes, because of the genius combination of ingredients take you from the comfort of your home to a foreign destination at every single bite. We are living special circumstances. We are […]

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7-day Switzerland Itinerary: Everything You Need For Your Trip

With its idyllic landscapes and quaint towns, Switzerland is one of the dreamiest destinations in Europe. In this 7-day Switzerland itinerary you are going to find great places to visit plus everything you need for your trip. As you can imagine, there are endless breathtaking spots in this picture-perfect destination. We are going to cover

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20 Incredible Parador Hotels to Travel to in 2020

I’ve talked about Parador hotels countless of times on the blog. It’s a topic that gets me really excited because I consider it a genius business model. Turning historical landmarks and religious heritage into hotels is one of the best ideas ever! My husband and I are Paradores biggest fans and whenever we can we

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20 Secret Places to Visit in Spain in 2020

When it comes to planning a trip to visit unique places in Spain, the possibilities are endless. From white washed towns, to quaint villages with cobblestone streets, there are so many options it’s hard to choose. To help you out, I’ve rounded up a list of 20 secret places to visit in Spain. All of

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The Best Things to do in Pamplona Besides Running with the Bulls

Pamplona is a city in the region of Navarra, in northern Spain, best known for San Fermin, the festivity that involves the running of the bulls which happens every year on July 7. However, Pamplona is much more than that. Pamplona is worth visiting any time of the year for its history, monuments and nearby

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The Best Things to Do in Astorga, Spain

Astorga is a town in the northwest of Spain just 60 kilometers from Leon. It houses beautiful buildings like the cathedral or Gaudi’s Palacio Episcopal and has lots of different typical gourmet food which makes Astorga foodie paradise. In fact, the whole town smells of delicious food: aromas of vanilla, chocolate or charcuterie greet you

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Best Day Trips from Madrid: Manzanares el Real

The region of Madrid may be one of the smallest in Spain but there’s still a lot to see. There are plenty of charming villages and historical sites surrounding the capital of Spain. Some of the best day trips in the area of Madrid include Aranjuez, Chinchon, Patones de Arriba or Manzanares el Real among

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