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Christmas in Seville

December 4, 2014Leave a Comment

What is the best time of year to visit Seville? Winter and Spring are my favorite times to be in Seville! In winter is there are less tourists which means no waiting in line to see attractions like the Cathedral, Alcazar Palace, Seta, Plaza de España, etc. Also, it’s never gets too cold so it’s a…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: Casco Antiguo, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, Holy Family, Metropol Parasol, Nativity scene, sevilla, seville

Vacation in Cadíz: 3 Beautiful Beach Bars you need to see

August 13, 2014Leave a Comment

  The Secret Chiringuitos of Cadíz Sanlúcar de Barrameda is located in the province of Cadíz, and one of the best things about vacationing (and living) in the Costa de la Luz is having easy access to the beach. In coastal towns there are many businesses and attractions that only open during summer (tourism season),…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: cadiz, holiday, seville, spain, summer, travel

4 Attractions you have to see when you visit Seville

August 9, 20149 Comments

My family recently traveled to Sanlúcar de Barrameda for a visit and we decided to take a day trip to Seville. We had a great time, but I wouldn’t recommend going to Seville during the months of July and August if possible – it’s known for being unbearably hot in summer (all the locals go to the coastal…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: catedral, plaza de españa, sevilla, seville, things to do in seville

Weekend getaway to Tarifa (pet-friendly)

June 7, 201418 Comments

    Why you should visit Tarifa Tarifa is Spain’s southernmost city (you can catch a 45 minute ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, Morocco) and it’s located right where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Tarifa is the perfect setting for a weekend getaway during Spring and Summer with a great night life scene, beautiful beaches, adorable…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: accomodation in tarfia, Pet Friendly Tavel, pet-friendly, surfing, tarifa, where to stay in tarifa

Sierra de Cadiz – Grazalema, El Bosque, Benamahoma

January 29, 2014Leave a Comment

Where to stay in the Sierra de Cadíz This past weekend we rented a house in the Sierra de Cadíz. We had a group of eight people and one dog. The Sierra de Cadiz is famous for its Pueblos Blancos—quaint towns (painted white) dotted throughout the mountain range. We got lucky with the weather, it was…

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Filed Under: Pet Friendly Travel, Travel in Spain Tagged With: adventure, andalucia, el bosque, hike, mountains, nature, pueblos blancos, sierra de cadiz, sierra de grazalema, trail, white villages

The most beautiful apartment in Seville

September 16, 2013Leave a Comment

  So this is was my apartment when I lived in Seville. I found this rental off of idealista.com (a popular home rental site in Spain) and spent a wonderful year and a half there! Now there’s another girl living there (so jealous) but I wanted to share these pictures as this is what a traditional…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: apartments, living in seville, rentals in seville, sevilla, seville, spain

Plaza del Salvador

September 16, 2013Leave a Comment

I love living in Barrio Santa Cruz because it is one of Sevilla’s most central neighborhoods. It’s in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the city, however  just turn down one of thesmall side streets and you’ll find yourself walking down a quaint and quiet cobbled road. One of my favorite spots to drink…

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Filed Under: Travel in Spain Tagged With: Beer, cruzcampo, food, fun, nightlife, Plaza, Recreation, Salvador, sevilla, seville, spain, things to do, travel

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Originally from Florida's Forgotten Coast, I moved to Sanlúcar to teach for 'six months' in 2011 and never left! Follow my blog for global travel tips, expat life, and insider knowledge on local events and customs. Get the full story →

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