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How to Spend 3 Unforgettable Days in Boston

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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4 Rooftop Bars to Try in Madrid this Summer

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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4 Charming Towns to Visit in Spain this Summer

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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The Best Basket Bag for Traveling this Summer

Basket bags are my favorite to carry during summer months. They make me think of the outdoors -the beach, the countryside…- of long days and good weather. In recent years I’ve managed to build a small collection of basket bags in different shapes and sizes. I love this one for picnics, this other one for

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Beautiful Parks of Madrid: La Rosaleda at Parque del Oeste

Retiro may be the most famous park of Madrid but it’s not the only one worth visiting. Madrid boasts a number of amazing parks such as Parque del Oeste (Park of the West), a hidden gem near the bustling Princesa street. This park contains a real Egyptian temple, the famous Templo de Debod-, an aerial cable car

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Madrid for Foodies: Best Brunch and Breakfast Spots

Summer is in the air…Days are longer, temperatures are raising…It’s the last few weeks of spring before summer gets here. At this time we feel the urge to spend as much time as possible outdoors enjoying the great weather and that is often accompanied by great food as well. This is our favorite time of

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Best Day Trips from Madrid: All You Need to Know About Toledo

Toledo is one of Spain’s most popular cities. In 1987 it was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations because of its wide variety of historical monuments, most of which are religious and show the city’s cultural diversity over the centuries. Being only one hour away from Madrid, Toledo is an essential day

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Instagram Worthy Places in Budapest

Opulent architecture, beautiful cafes and thermal baths, the Danube river and many vantage points…, Budapest is a photographer’s dream. With so many hidden gems, it was only logical to make a list of Instagram worthy spots in Budapest. This is the last installment on the Budapest series. On my travel guide to 48 hours in

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