Written by guest writer: Javier Garcia of Cool Tours Spain As a major European capital city, there are plenty of things to do in town but take a look at the following guide to discover Madrid on a budget. To start off, I'll use several well-known locations to make you understand that today I am writing…
Continue reading ➞ 5 Off the Beaten Path Spots to Visit Madrid on a Budget
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Have a short jaunt to this small town in the north of Thailand? Make the most of it with these tips!
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Malta is a hard place to define. This is due in large part to its geographical placement and historical significance. In case you haven't checked a map before your trip, (NO JUDGEMENT--I shamefully was completely mistaken on where in the world Malta was until literally 24 hours before we left), this little island sits shoulder to…
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You've heard about it. You've seen pictures. You've planned your whole trip to Malta around this one beach. And I'm here to tell you...you've made the right choice. Now, what do you need to know before you go? You've got a couple of options. Take a taxi (check the prices online and in Malta ALWAYS…
Continue reading ➞ Everything you need to know about the Blue Lagoon
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If you’ve been following along with my blog for even a short amount of time, you might know that I had the best stroke of luck when one of my new coworkers four years ago became one of my best friends in the world. But even if you don’t, you'll probably recognize her face because…
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After a whirlwind 48 hours on the beautiful Costa Brava with two even more beautiful friends of mine, I have officially decided that winter time is the best time to visit this treasure of north-east Spain. Yup. I said it. The Costa Brava is best visited in the winter. "But what about the beaches? The water sports?…
Continue reading ➞ Why you should see the Costa Brava this winter
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Before heading off on one of my favorite ways to travel--girls weekend with my coworker/best friend/platonic love/and favorite travel partner, Pili--I already had some preconceived notions about Prague. I had been there once during a whirlwind Easter break trip through Vienna, Prague, Budapest, and Krakow, and had only really spent little over 24 hours there.…
Continue reading ➞ A few things I learned in the Czech capital
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During your time in Galicia, if you are lucky enough to get nice weather, going to the Islas Cies is an essential stop. These islands are a protected marine-terrestrial park, and the definition of unspoiled paradise. (Hey, there's a reason why the Romans called it the islands of the gods.) As you may have heard, The Guardian even…
Continue reading ➞ Must knows for enjoying island time in the Cíes
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I have been to a lot of Spanish beaches in my day. And to be honest each one of them is gorgeous in its own way. The extensive beaches of Cádiz, the rocky and virgin coves in Alméria, the dramatic cliffs of Galicia and Asturias. But the Costa Brava is still one of the highest…
Continue reading ➞ 10 spots you can’t miss on the Costa Brava
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Whether its January or July, you will always be able to stumble upon something unique happening in Barcelona. But like most places, it oozes its coolness and shines most in the months from April to September. Any given day you step outside you are bound to find yourself sipping on a vermut in a neighborhood…
Continue reading ➞ Your personal to do list this summer in Barcelona
