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Burgos: Fun Weekend Getaway from Madrid

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Burgos, a city in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, makes for a fun and easy weekend getaway from Madrid. Although the length of train rides can vary, there are options that get you from Madrid to Burgos in 2.5 hours – not bad! I also think a weekend is a perfect amount of time to enjoy what Burgos has to offer at a leisurely pace. Also, Burgos BUZZES – I went in January 2022 and temps were around freezing, but that didn’t stop locals from taking to the streets for tapeo, both indoors and on terraces, all around town. Honestly, Burgos was great vibes. 💖✌🏼🏰🍻🍸

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My Favorite Sights in Granada: Beyond La Alhambra

Granada is a gem among gems in Spain’s culturally rich southern autonomous community of Andalucía. Locals often refer to the city as Graná, cutting off the final syllable of the word, which is commonly done for various words in Andalusian accents. I spent a week in Granada in August of 2020 while working from a hotel to get out of Madrid on a “fake-cation” of sorts. I know what you may be thinking – Granada in August?! Yes, Granada was HOT…But so was Madrid, haha. Plus, having an air-conditioned hotel room to work from doesn’t hurt!  (Can’t say the same about my room in Madrid 😂). Throughout my week in Graná, I got to know the city itself beyond just the world-renowned La Alhambra. So, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite sights in Granada that will help you appreciate everything this Andalusian jewel has to offer! Continue reading “My Favorite Sights in Granada: Beyond La Alhambra”

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Weekend in Oviedo: Cider, Art, and Mafalda!

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I highly recommend a weekend in Oviedo: we spent 3 nights in Oviedo during our week-long trip to Asturias, an autonomous community in the north of Spain, in late August of 2020. We used Oviedo as a base for day trips, including a visit to Covadonga and a quesería on our way to have lunch in Lastres. We then set off to the picturesque towns of Cudillero and Luarca on our way to our next stay in Gijón. We got great weather in our trip, although Asturias and the north of Spain are generally known for the rainy weather. However,  summer temperatures are mild even on sunny days, so Asturias is a nice summer spot if you don’t want to be sweating all day! 😝

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Why Segovia is Worth More Than a Day Trip

why Segovia is worth more than a day trip

Segovia is one of the most popular spots for a day trip from Madrid. However, I think poor little Segovia doesn’t get the respect it deserves – this lovely city is worth more than just a few hours! Of course, Segovia is doable as a day trip, especially if you’re tight on time, but you can easily spend a relaxing full-weekend trip there: it’s the perfect retreat if you live in Madrid and works great as a romantic getaway. Continue reading “Why Segovia is Worth More Than a Day Trip”

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My 10 Favorite Things about Milan

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I fell in love with Milan during my first visit in May 2018, and it is now definitely one of my favorite cities in the world. In fact, I would happily live there – and I just might look into doing so in the near future! Hehe. Milan may not have the same reputation as Rome or other Italian cities in terms of old-world charm, but I gotta say that it is delightfully impressive. After a few days in Milan, I have compiled a list of my 10 favorite things (not in any meaningful order) about this chic city. Continue reading “My 10 Favorite Things about Milan”