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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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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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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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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I like to buy unique things when I travel, special items that you won’t find at a regular souvenir shop. I have an Aboriginal art silk scarf and a hand-painted boomerang from Australia and an embroidered table runner from Santorini. That’s the kind of stuff I’m talking about. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with touristy
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Have you ever wondered how Eleanor of Aquitaine or Isabella of Castile lived? Or maybe you are a fan of King Arthur and Guinevere? Whatever the case may be, we’ve all thought about what life was like back in Medieval times. Fortunately, there are some remnants left in a condition good enough to even stay. This is
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Sigüenza is a little town with a big history. Sigüenza is a city in Guadalajara, central Spain. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, including an imposing Medieval Castle where you can spend the night. It’s a wonderful place to breath Spanish history. Let me show you around. THINGS TO DOWander around the cobbled streets and
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Sometimes you need a weekend getaway to unwind. Your mind and body will thank you. We are so busy that we fail to listen to what our bodies and minds tell us. I have a full schedule during the week and I spend most weekends doing house work or working on the blog. I barely
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This summer I’m going to take you for a walk around Madrid. Lately, I’ve been to several interesting places, tried new spots for brunch and had some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen some of them on my InstaStories. I can’t wait to
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As you know I spent a couple of days in Cordoba during the Christmas holidays. I devoted a complete post to its world famous Mosque-Cathedral two weeks ago and today I want to show you around the rest of the city. Another thing this city is famous for is the flowers that’s why the best
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