Spain Bucket List: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Spain

May 9, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 7 Comments

10 Important Things to Know Before Visiting Spain

With influences from the Romans, Arabs, and Visigoths, Spain is a mosaic of diverse languages, traditions, cultures, and ways of life. That’s what makes it such a bucket list worthy destination! You can go from admiring Moorish palaces in Granada to touring Roman aqueducts in Segovia. In this post, I’m sharing important things you need to know before visiting Spain so you don’t embarrass yourself or get ripped off. Here is everything you need to know before visiting Spain.

Spain Foodie Guide : 6 Dishes To Eat in Spain Besides Paella and Tapas

May 5, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 4 Comments

Time for my favorite subject: food! Spanish food to be exact. My first introduction to Spanish cuisine was in the Basque Country, where I studied abroad. I loved stuffing my face with the pintxos (Basque for tapas) in San Sebastian. Of course, you can’t go to Spain without eating Paella so I also ate many plates of that. When I moved back to Spain to teach English, I branched out and tried a lot of regional and traditional dishes. Every list of things to eat in Spain typically contains the usual suspects – paella, tapas, patatas bravas, tortilla Española, gazpacho…. Those are great, but there are so many other delicious things to eat around the country. I want to show you some mouth-watering dishes from different regions of Spain. Here is a list of six dishes to eat in Spain that will leave you wanting more.

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Spain Bucket List: 9 Experiences You Must Have in Spain

May 4, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 10 Comments

9 Bucket List Experiences You Must Have in Spain

After coming up with 101 things to do in Madrid, I figured I could go a little deeper. What are the things that anyone visiting Spain absolutely must do? I sat down, gave it some serious thought, and came up with 9 experiences. I vividly remember each of those experiences because of how they made me feel – deliriously happy, full of energy, in awe, surprised, or even anxious – but in a what’s-gonna-happen way. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning, these experiences should be on your Spain bucket list. Here are the 9 experiences you absolutely can’t miss in Spain, in no particular order.

Spain Bucket List: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Barcelona

April 27, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 35 Comments

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If you know me, you know I’m madly in love with Spain! I’ve lived there twice – once as study abroad student and again as an English teacher – and traveled back many times. The other day, I came up with the idea to write a ‘Spain Bucket List’ series. Over the next two weeks, I will share 10 posts highlighting the best that Spain has to offer for first-time visitors. Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain so I figured I’d start with it. This self-guided walking tour of Barcelona with a map to introduce you to the city. This Barcelona walking tour will guide you to some of the must-see spots in the city, from the Gothic Quarter to the Gaudi architecture.

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101 Free or Ridiculously Cheap Things To Do in Madrid

March 27, 2018 By Somto Ugwueze 8 Comments

101 Free or Cheap Things To Do in Madrid

Palacio de Cristal at El Retiro — Palacio de Cristal is a transparent, artistic creation that also serves as a museum.

I really miss living in Madrid because it’s ridiculously cheap and just beautiful (much more than the mega-touristy Barcelona) From rooftop bars to parks, there’s no shortage of activities to do in the Spanish capital. Chances are, if you’re reading this you’re planning to visit Madrid. Great choice! I’ve compiled a list of 101 free or cheap things to do in Madrid to help you plan your visit.

Solo Female Travel Tips: Positano, Italy

August 12, 2017 By Somto Ugwueze 17 Comments

How To Experience Positano, Italy as a Female Solo Traveler

As I stood at the top of a hill opposite Positano’s iconic cliffside, I felt like I was in a dream. I thought to myself, ‘This has to be the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen in my life!’ Colorful bungalows and villas were perched on the cliff, stacked upon one another in an asymmetrical fashion. The houses cascaded down to the base of the cliff, a pebble stone beach. There is a saying that when people from the Amalfi Coast go to heaven, they will not notice any difference. I don’t remember where I heard that, but my experience driving to Positano and exploring its hilly landscape makes me believe it 100%. Positano’s ethereal beauty and maze-like landscape make it the perfect place for a solo female traveler to wander for a few days. Here’s what you can expect on a solo trip to Positano.