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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...
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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...
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Emigrating to Spain from the US: A Story by David Ruiz
This guest blog post about moving to Spain from the US was written by David Ruiz, Relocation Adviser, of Torrevieja Translation. Here he uses his unique style of humor and storytelling to explain the importance of doing it correctly. On emigrating to Spain from USA...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Granada, Spain in Three Days
Planning to travel to Granada, Spain? I hope so as Granada is arguably Spain's most beautiful city. Popular with visitors, but with good reason, it is where I personally take my friends or family visiting Spain for the first time. It is not only home to the...
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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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Spanish Architecture 101: An overview for travelers to Spain
It's no secret (especially if you follow me on Facebook or Instagram) that I am slightly obsessed with the architecture of Spain. In fact, what I enjoy most about traveling in Spain is looking at the unique and varying architecture throughout the country. Each...
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Barcelona and Madrid: How to experience Spain’s largest cities like a local
Barcelona and Madrid are Spain's largest cities. And as popular as they are with visitors, with little planning and a spirit of adventure, it is possible to experience Barcelona or Madrid like a local. Therefore, I present you with some tips on how to avoid the...
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My name is Karen & travel is not only my passion but also my profession.