Europe
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Best Places to Visit in Positano
I have always wanted to go to Italy and specifically, Positano (and Rome too but that’s another blog. haha!). What’s not to like about an ocean view, the beach and the hills with colorful houses? As I created my itinerary for my 2018 Europe trip, I just HAD to include Positano. GETTING TO POSITANO I heard stories about how getting to Positano can get a little tricky due to overcrowded buses, scary drive through the mountains, etc. Coming from Rome, I booked a train online via Trenitalia from Roma Termini to Salerno station a month in advance. I even booked my seat in advance as well. The cost of the…
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Best Places to Visit in Split
Have you heard of yacht week? That’s usually synonymous to Croatia. Unfortunately, I did not get to go to yacht week in Croatia but it definitely peaked my interest in visiting this country. I didn’t do a lot of research about the islands of Croatia before booking my trip but I was beyond excited to discover the best places to visit in Split. After being jet-lagged in Copenhagen, I could not wait to explore Split, Croatia, with its warm weather and beachfront properties, it’s my idea of a vacation! At the airport, I ordered and took uber to my hotel which was fairly easy to use. Here are the best places…
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Best Places to Visit in Moscow
When I planned my trip to Moscow, I thought the place was going to be a dump! I booked it for 2 days/2 nights thinking I can just get in/out to watch the 2018 World Cup game. Boyyy was I wrong! With regards to the World Cup, I was lucky to obtain the tickets to watch the Iceland vs Argentina game (you sign up not knowing which game you will be awarded, if any). It was Iceland’s first time qualifying for the World Cup and Argentina placed second in the 2014 World Cup, not to mention their main soccer player is Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players. I took…
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Best Places to Visit in Barcelona
I have heard so many amazing things about Europe but I did not get to experience what it’s like until I stepped foot in Barcelona, Spain. Yes, this is the first country in Europe I’ve visited and it definitely did not disappoint. I traveled to Barcelona initially in June 2016 then came back in 2017 and 2018. That’s right—3 years in a row! I just LOVE this place. There are so many things to see and do. Now, here are the best places to visit in Barcelona: FOOD As you walk through Las Ramblas, you will come across Barcelona’s large public market called La Boqueria. There are a wide variety…
