by karen | Nov 3, 2018 | Off the beaten path, Spain, Travel tips
It seems that everyone on the internet has an opinion lately about traveling in Spain. People who have been to Spain once for only a few days or just passed through like to advise others about traveling in this country. And while this is good-natured, there is a lot...
by karen | Oct 25, 2018 | Other Destinations, Travel tips
I’ll never forget the night I decided to go back to the African continent. I was sitting in my aunt’s driveway in Napa, California looking up at the stars. It was a warm July night and my life was a mess. I love California, but at that moment it wasn’t where I...
by karen | Sep 17, 2018 | Other Destinations, Responsible Travel, Travel tips
Disclaimer: This post might be disturbing and triggering to some. I debated writing it, but I think it is important to talk about. I also really believe that there is a responsible and an irresponsible way to visit and respect sights like this. I highly urge all of...
by karen | Sep 7, 2018 | Travel tips
Travel planning really is a full-time job. Currently, I am juggling preparing dream trips for my clients while sorting my own upcoming travels. After a full day of working with clients to book flights (through the agency I am affiliated with, Azzurro Travel) design...
by karen | Aug 22, 2018 | Off the beaten path, Solo Travel, Spain, Travel tips
Like a true Madrileña, for my August holidays, I escaped the oppressive heat of Madrid. Instead of fleeing the country, or going to my usual beachy hangout on Spain’s Costa Tropical (Nerja), I headed North, to some of Spain’s best-kept secrets: the...
by karen | Aug 8, 2018 | Off the beaten path, Spain, Travel tips
Nearly every day I see the same question pop up on the travel forums I belong to: “I am traveling in Spain for two weeks. Where should I go?” The most common misconception seems to be that Spain is a small country and that it is possible to see...
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