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.

How To Spend 48 Hours in Havana: Cuba Travel Guide

June 27, 2018 By sugwueze 2 Comments

48 Hours in Havana: The Best Things To Do

This post originally appeared in Sugar and Soul. It has been modified with new information and tips.

Oh, Cuba! It seems like everyone is talking, or I should say raving, about this country lately. Since Obama lifted travel restrictions to the small island nation, Americans have been flocking there in droves. Unfortunately, Trump has reinstated some of those old travel restrictions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go to Cuba. When there’s a will, there’s a way!

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.

Spain Bucket List: The 10 Best Beaches in Spain You Should Visit Before You Die

June 5, 2018 By sugwueze Leave a Comment

The 10 Best Beaches in Spain You Should Visit At Least Once

With 3,000 miles of coastline and two islands, Spain has no shortage of beautiful beaches. But not all beaches are created equal so I did some digging to determine which Spanish beaches you need to visit. This list is based on my travels around Spain and recommendations from my Spanish friends. If you’re looking for the best beaches to visit in Spain, skip Barcelona and head to one (or all) of these destinations. In no particular order, here are the 10 best beaches in Spain you need to see before you die.