Posts Tagged ‘spain’
15 Cool Things To Do In Cádiz: Spain’s Oldest City
Are you planning a visit to the south of Spain and searching for the perfect beach town to spend a relaxing day (or even the weekend) in? If history, beach town vibes, and impressive views are your thing, then you won’t have to look much further than Cádiz! This Andalusian city is actually the oldest…
Read MoreMy First Month Teaching English In Spain As An Auxiliar de Conversación
The past month has been one of the most eventful/stressful/exciting months of my life! After an amazing week camping in Iceland, I boarded my flight to Madrid and headed off to Spain to begin my new chapter working as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Sevilla, Spain. Technically this post covers my first month and a half…
Read MoreItálica Day Trip: Roman Ruins (and GOT Location!) Near Seville
Are you an art history nerd? Game of Thrones fan? Lover of off-the-beaten-path sightseeing? Or are you simply looking for an excellent day trip from Seville? If you answered yes to any (or all!) of these questions, then you have come to the right blog! Just 20 minutes outside of Sevilla lies the Itálica roman ruins, and…
Read MoreMy First Day Teaching English In Spain As An Auxiliar de Conversación
“First day of school! First day of school!” Somehow, despite the fact that “Finding Nemo” was released way back in 2003, on the first day of school each year, Nemo’s high pitched voice rings in my head, signaling the start of a new year. This morning is no different. As my alarm blares off at…
Read MoreDear Italy, I Love You, But I’m Leaving You For Spain
I have to admit, I’ve been holding out on some pretty big news! I’m moving abroad…again! Only this time, I’m trading in the pasta and vino of Italy for the paella and sangria of Spain! Keep reading to find out why I’m breaking up with my first love, Italy, and rekindling my romance with Spain. The…
Read More8 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Study Abroad Experience in Spain
Spain is one of the most popular countries that students choose to study abroad in, and it is not hard to see why! The rich culture, variety of historic cities, delicious food, and the country’s relaxed atmosphere all make Spain a dream study abroad location. Though I personally studied abroad in Italy, I fell in…
Read More10 Reasons You Simply Must Visit Ronda: Spain’s Most Gorge-ous City
This fall I spent almost a month exploring some of the most popular cities in the south of Spain-Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, Málaga, Gibraltar-and let me tell you I completely fell in love with Andalucía. After visiting all of these famous cities, you can imagine my surprise when one of my favorite parts of the whole trip ended up…
Read MoreMust Do Málaga: Discover The Top 10 Things To Do In Picasso’s Birthplace
Málaga is a beautiful beachside city and is known for being the birthplace of Picasso. It is a popular destination for many cruise ships as well as a great destination for travelers looking to discover the south of Spain. I spent a few days (and my birthday!) in this charming and relaxed city this fall…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Visiting The Alhambra
If you are headed to the south of Spain, chances are you’ll want to include a visit to the Alhambra, an incredible and historic palace, fortress, and gardens located in Granada. Each year, the Alhambra receives over 2 million visitors, and about 8,500 people visit the site each day. Thats pretty impressive, and these numbers…
Read MoreHow To Spend 1 Day In Córdoba: Top 5 Things To Do
While Córdoba is a beautiful city in its own right, and is certainly a city you could spend more than 1 day exploring, it also makes for an excellent day trip. Córdoba is easily reached by bus or train from Sevilla, Cadiz, Granada, Málaga, and almost any other Andalusian city. If you are visiting the south of Spain, a trip…
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