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Sierra de Aracena: a day trip from Seville off the beaten path
There is no doubt. There are some lovely day trips from Seville. Ronda is beautiful but its narrow streets can barely handle all of the day trippers. And then there is Carmona. Charming, but so close to Seville that it also sees a lot of visitors. If you really...

The Best of the South of Spain: Insider tips for Andalucía travel planning
Andalucía is one of Spain's most popular regions to visit. Travelers love it because it is beautiful, has many sites, and just so Spanish. It is no wonder that I have handcrafted many Andalucía travel itineraries for my clients. Since Andalucía is so large and there...

Spain is the Best Country in the World to Travel To: Reasons why Spain is Splendid!
Recently the World Economic Forum declared that Spain is the best country in the world to travel to. Here at Solo World Wanderer HQ in Madrid, I can't say we disagree with that! Spain has so much to offer so it is no wonder that took this highest honor. Instead of...

Six Unconventional sites to truly discover Spain off the Beaten Path
Looking to discover some of Spain's more quirky attractions? Then you can't miss these six places to help discover Spain off the beaten path. The good news: most of these places are far off the trodden track, away from what most travelers see when they see Spain....

Six Spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
If you love visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, then Spain must be on your travel list. Did you know that there are 47 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Spain? This country is home to so many places worthy of this designation for their cultural significance, or...

Spain off the beaten path: five incredible towns you can’t miss!
Have the desire to explore Spain off the beaten path? Here are some of Spain's not to miss towns. I've traveled all over Spain (of course I have! I work as a Spain travel planner) These towns were handpicked by me for their architecture, culture, food, and vistas....

Reasons to Visit Spain in the Fall
As a professional travel planner specializing in Spain, another common question I am often asked is "what is the best time of year to visit Spain?" Because Spain is large and the climate and geography vary, there is not a simple solid answer to this. It really...

Getting around Spain: Buses, trains, planes, and more
"What is the best way of getting around Spain" is one of the most typical questions people ask when planning a trip to Spain. Not only do I see these questions frequently in travel groups, but as a Spain travel planner, but this is also probably the number one...

Granada, Spain in Three Days
Planning to travel to Granada, Spain? Perhaps it's part of a trip through Andalucía (here are more of my insider Andalucía tips). But I hope you're going to Granada. Granada is arguably Spain's most beautiful city. Popular with visitors, but with good reason, it is...

Cheeses of Spain: More than Manchego
Imagine, traveling around Spain and sampling the local cheeses as you go. It's totally doable. Spain has many varieties of cheese, 26 of them are classified as protected designation of origin by Spain and the European Union. But, when you think about cheeses of...

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