7 Day Edinburgh Itinerary for Female Solo Travelers

October 4, 2018 By sugwueze 4 Comments

7 Day Edinburgh Solo Travel Itinerary

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.

What To Pack for Spain in the Fall

September 2, 2018 By sugwueze 4 Comments

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

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.

How To Get From Barcelona Airport to the City Center

August 12, 2018 By sugwueze 6 Comments

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

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.

Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes When Visiting La Sagrada Familia

June 19, 2018 By sugwueze 2 Comments

5 Mistakes You Should Avoid at La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia is without a doubt one of the must-see places in Spain. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a 135-year-old basilica designed by the famous Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí. Although I wholeheartedly dislike the city of Barcelona, I would go there simply to visit La Sagrada Familia. I should warn you that this basilica is a tourist-packed behemoth. It’s a good idea to prepare for your visit. To help with that, I figured it would be easier to tell you what NOT to do. Here are 5 mistakes you don’t want to make when visiting La Sagrada Familia.

Spain Bucket List: Forget Barcelona, Why Granada is the Best Place to Visit in Spain

June 13, 2018 By sugwueze 6 Comments

Why Granada Is the Number 1 Place To Visit in Spain

Granada is the reason why I fell in love with Spain. In the spring of 2012, a friend and I took a 13-hour bus down there from Bilbao, on opposite end of the country. It cost about 20 euros, perfect for broke college students. I wanted to see La Alhambra, the famous 13th-century palace from Spain’s Muslim era. But what I discovered was a city that embodies the essence of Spain – the spirited people, rich history, warm climate, narrow streets with flower pots, traditional Flamenco shows…Granada has it all. I want to show you why Granada in the best place to visit in Spain.

Spain Bucket List: 10 Unconventional Tips for Women Traveling Solo in Spain

June 9, 2018 By sugwueze 14 Comments

10 Unconventional Tips for Solo Travel in Spain

In this guide, I’m sharing tips for women traveling solo in Spain. You’ve probably read a million solo travel guides that tell you the same generic, touristy things to do – go to this cathedral, eat [insert popular dish], drink [insert popular beverage]. This is not one of those guides! Spain is one country where you should ditch those cookie-cutter travel tips. If you’re a female solo traveler looking to have an amazing time in Spain, here are 10 unconventional travel tips for you.