How To Experience the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico (2019)

January 31, 2019 By sugwueze 2 Comments

Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Oaxaca, Mexico

Day of the dead Oaxaca - dia de los Muertos celebrations — Photo: Jennifer Pellerito

Oaxaca City is often considered the culinary and cultural center of Mexico. This colorful city is surrounded by archeological sites and its streets are lined with art galleries. If you are looking for a trip to Mexico outside of the typical resort experience, be sure to add Oaxaca to your list. If you plan your visit at the end of October, you’ll be able to catch the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday. You may have heard of Dia de los Muertos before, but if you haven’t, I’ll fill you in! Plus, I’ll share tips on how to plan and navigate the celebration.

The Ultimate Barcelona Guide for Solo Female Travelers

January 19, 2019 By sugwueze Leave a Comment

The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide To Barcelona: Everything You Need To Know

This is the ultimate Barcelona guide for solo female travelers who want to explore the city at a slow pace. For my second visit to Barcelona, I went alone. I ended up enjoying this trip better than the first time when I went with two travel buddies. As a solo traveler, I took my sweet time to tour La Sagrada Familia, try the seafood at La Boqueria, and stroll through the Gothic Quarter. If you’re a solo female traveler heading to Barcelona, here’s how to experience the best that the city has to offer.

10 Things NOT To Do in Barcelona: Tourist Mistakes To Avoid

January 18, 2019 By sugwueze Leave a Comment

What Not To Do in Barcelona: Top 10 Tourist Fails To Avoid

As a first time visitor to Barcelona, it can be easy to fall for tourist traps, spend too much money, or have unrealistic expectations. This post is about 10 things not to do in Barcelona. Read this guide to find out important things to know before going to Barcelona. Knowing what to expect and what to avoid will save you time, money, energy and even potential embarrassment. In no particular order, here are no-nos for tourists visiting Barcelona.

How To Spend 3 Days in Barcelona: The Perfect Itinerary

December 25, 2018 By sugwueze 6 Comments

3 Day Barcelona Itinerary: How To Plan the Perfect Barcelona Trip

This is the perfect 3 day Barcelona itinerary for first-time visitors. With so much to do in this giant city, I figured I’d make your life easier by building you a Barcelona itinerary. Three days is just the right amount of time to see the highlights of Barcelona. You can explore Antoni Gaudi’s famous buildings, meander through the Gothic Quarter, and see the Picasso Museum at a leisurely pace. After your visit to Barcelona, you may consider exploring some lesser-known destinations in Spain that have a lot to offer.

The Best Christmas Markets in Barcelona: 2018 Guide

December 24, 2018 By sugwueze Leave a Comment

The 5 Most Enchanting Christmas Markets in Barcelona (2018)

This time of the year, cities and towns across Spain roll out their Christmas markets. They aren’t quite like the fairytale Christmas Markets you’ll find in Germany, but they still have a lot to offer. You’ll find elaborate nativity scenes and some quirky traditions unique to Catalunya. This post is about the best Christmas markets in Barcelona and how to plan your trip to Barcelona over the holidays.

The 7 Best Day Trips from Barcelona: From Roman Ruins To Sandy Beaches

December 22, 2018 By sugwueze 2 Comments

The Best Day Trips from Barcelona: 7 Destinations For Your Itinerary

Barcelona isn’t the only place worth visiting in Catalunya. If you’re looking for more destinations to add to your itinerary, here is a list of the 7 best day trips from Barcelona. These towns and cities are much less touristy than Barcelona so you can get a more authentic feel of what life is like in Catalunya. You’ll find everything from Roman ruins to sandy beaches (that are much better than those in Barcelona!) This is your complete guide to the best day trips from Barcelona.