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The 3 Best Berlin Christmas Markets To Visit This Year (2018)

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Discover Berlin’s Most Beautiful Christmas Markets (2018)

 

Berlin's most beautiful Christmas markets - Weihnachtzauber at the Gendarmenmarkt

The months of November and December are a truly magical period to visit Germany. Christmas is a favorite holiday for the Germans so there are lots of festivities during those months. One of the top reasons to visit during the holiday season is to experience the beautiful Christmas markets. This post is about Berlin’s Christmas Markets, in particular. There are hundreds of Christmas markets throughout the city so it would be impossible to visit even half of them. That’s why I’m breaking down the best Christmas markets in Berlin based on my own experiences and a little bit of digging.

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20 Essential Tips for Your First Visit to Barcelona

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20 Essential Tips For First-Time Visitors to Barcelona

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I’m going to walk you through the most essential tips for your first visit to Barcelona. These are things to do and things NOT to do to prepare for your trip. After your feedback from A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona, I decided to deep dive into what Barcelona has to offer. This is the first post in my new series, Barcelona Travel Tips. Throughout November, I will show you more about Barcelona’s food scene, culture, festivals, art, neighborhoods, and best attractions.   

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Review of The Bonham Hotel: Affordable Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh

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Review of The Bonham Hotel: A Luxury Escape in Edinburgh

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If you’re planning a trip to Edinburgh, then you’re looking for great value accommodation in the city. The good news is you’ll find a lot of options. The bad news is you’ll have a lot of options. I can make it a little easier for you. This post is a review of The Bonham Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel in the West End area of Edinburgh. I’m going to tell you all about my stay to show you why The Bonham Hotel could be a great choice for your trip.

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7 Day Edinburgh Itinerary for Female Solo Travelers

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7 Day Edinburgh Solo Travel Itinerary

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With friendly locals, sprawling castles, and breathtaking landscapes, Scotland is easily one of the best destinations for solo female travelers. If you’ve never traveled solo before, I’d highly recommend you consider Scotland for your first solo trip. You can visit this country for a week and still not scratch the surface of all the amazingness there. I recently went to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands, discovering an otherworldly kingdom rich in history and tradition. In this post, I’m going to break down how to spend a week in Scotland, with Edinburgh as your base. This 7 day Edinburgh itinerary for female solo travelers will show you the best things to do alone in Edinburgh and beyond. Let’s get started.

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What To Pack for Spain in the Fall

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What To Pack for Spain in the Fall: Travel Packing Tips

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Fall is a wonderful time to visit Spain. The hordes of summer tourists have gone, and hotel prices have started to plummet. With the change in season comes a change in wardrobe. Temperatures vary by region but, generally speaking, the weather transitions from warm to mild to cold. If you’re wondering what to pack for Spain in the fall, you’re in the right place. I will break down things to take on a Spain trip in the autumn season and things to leave at home.

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How To Get From Barcelona Airport to the City Center

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How To Travel From Barcelona Airport to the City Cheaply and Fast

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There are tons of transportation options to get from the Barcelona El Prat Airport to your hotel, hostel, or apartment in the city center. In fact, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming! Which one do you choose? The purpose of this post is to break down all the different transportation services in Barcelona to help you choose the best option for you. I’ll share how to take the train, bus, metro, taxi, and private transfer from the airport and how much each option costs. Then I’ll answer some frequently asked questions about Barcelona airport transfers, traveling between terminals, tipping taxi drivers, and more. Here we go – let’s go over how to get from the Barcelona Airport to the city center.

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