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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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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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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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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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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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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Hello, my name is Cristina and I am a foodie. If you follow the blog, you are already familiar with my Madrid for Foodies series (and Instagram account), this time I’m taking you all the way to Hungary for a unique gourmet experience. One of my favorite things about traveling is the opportunity to try
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