I bet everyone has heard about tapas: it is an inseparable part of the Spanish culture. Tapas in Spain are perfect appetizers and their small size allows tasting more varieties and sharing it with others. Patatas aioli and tortilla are probably the most well-known traditional Spanish tapas, but there are so many more. Some of the links below may be Read More
Things to do in Barcelona for free
Barcelona is one of my favorites. It has everything in one place: yummy food, history, architecture, beaches and sunny days 😊 A perfect city in all senses 😊 But there is a big disadvantage here: entrance fees to tourist sites can be too expensive. For example, visiting Casa Mila or la Pedrera, one of Gaudi’s masterpieces, costs 22 EUR. Considering Read More
A 2-weeks DIY tour: Andalusia itinerary by bus
Many years ago I was watching the famous movie The Mask of Zorro with Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, when I heard Elena saying that she rode the horse at night across Andalusia. I did not know anything about this place, but I was sure it was stunning, and I promised myself that I would tour Andalusia one day. It Read More
What to See in Barcelona in One Day
Trust me, it is tough to choose what to see in Barcelona in one day. This city is full of places to visit, and even one week is not enough. I have been to Barcelona a couple of times, and below is my idea on how to spend a perfect day there if your time is limited. But before we Read More
Solo travel in Spain: things to do in Salamanca
I went to Salamanca with an intention to see and feel the city thinking it would become my home for a couple of months while I would be studying Spanish there. Well, it did not work out, but at least I enjoyed the tourist attractions of Salamanca. It is a very old city and the buildings are very old as Read More
Free things to do in Madrid, Spain
Madrid was the last point of my 3 weeks in Spain. Naturally, money was scarce already :), so I had to think of ways to minimize my expenses, especially considering that I intended to spend 4 days there. Madrid is expensive when it comes to accommodation, but its main tourist attractions are more or less affordable. And, luckily, there are Read More
3 Weeks of Solo Travel in Spain: What to do in Malaga
Here we come to a list of things to do in Malaga, my favorite city out of the other seven I visited during my three weeks in Spain. Malaga has many green areas, blue sea, rich history, amazing architecture, lively atmosphere, international cuisine. What is there not to like? 🙂 In addition, it is quite cheap when it comes to Read More
Solo Travel in Spain: 4 days in Madrid + the Budget
Here we come to the final stage of my solo trip: 4 days in Madrid. I am not going to lie, I was tired already, and all I wanted to do was to lie in bed and do nothing 🙂 But, considering my luck with the hotel, that was not possible and I had to go out 🙂 But let’s Read More
Where to stay in Barcelona, Spain
As I always say, I prefer to stay in the city center. Yes, it might be more expensive than in the outskirts or farther parts of the city, but I spend less if none time in transport as the majority of sights are usually within walking distance in this case. I feel safer in central areas and I can stay Read More
3 Weeks of Solo Travel in Spain: 3 Days in Salamanca + the Budget
Here we come to the next part of my journey: 3 days in Salamanca. Salamanca is not as popular as the Andalusian cities, and I included it to my list because I considered its university for the lessons of Spanish. I had been looking for a place where I could study Spanish, and Salamanca university courses seemed to be perfect. Read More