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.

3 Underrated Travel Destinations in Australia You’ve Probably Overlooked

September 15, 2018 By sugwueze Leave a Comment

3 Underrated Cities in Australia You’ve Probably Overlooked

Ready for an Aussie adventure? I’m going to show you 3 underrated travel destinations in Australia you likely haven’t though of. If you read Australia travel guides, you’ll notice that they focus on the most well-known places on the vast continent. Cities like Sydney and Melbourne are hyped as the places to visit. Don’t get me wrong; those are some world class cities that are definitely worth a visit. [Read more…] about 3 Underrated Travel Destinations in Australia You’ve Probably Overlooked

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.