Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla are the three most-visited cities in Spain, but the smaller, and maybe more even more beautiful, Granada is not far behind them. Granada is a gorgeous city in Andalusia in Southern Spain that has an incredible mix of architectural styles given the different groups who have ruled it throughout history. If you are visiting Spain and trying to decide which cities to travel to, make sure Granada is high up on your list. We hope these 20 photos will make you want to visit Granada, Spain! Check out these 8 Must-Eat Foods in Spain! Want to…
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7 Programs for Teaching English in Spain
We know that trying to find the best program to teach English in Spain can be a bit daunting, especially when starting out. This breakdown of 7 Programs for Teaching English in Spain will help you find the one that is the right fit for you! 1. Auxiliares de Conversacion – North American Language and Culture Assistants The Auxilares de Conversación Program is by far the most popular program for teaching English in Spain. However, that does not necessarily make it the best program. It, like every other program, has its ups and downs. Through the Auxiliares de Conversación Program,…
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Useful Gifts for the Traveler on Your List
It’s that time of year again people! You are out trying to find great gifts for everyone on your list. You want something unique, but also something that the person you are giving the gift to will actually use. Well, you’re in luck! We have the complete list of gifts for the traveler on your list! To make this list of gifts for people who love traveling a little easier to read, we’ve broken it up into different sections: technology, photography, for the home, luggage, and general travel items. Travel Technology Gifts Anker Power Core Charger This little portable charger…
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7 Reasons Slovakia Needs to Be on Your Next Europe Trip
Slovakia is definitely not at the top of most travelers’ lists when it comes to traveling around Europe. In fact, we’d bet that it usually is not even on the list to begin with or is one of the first to get cut when narrowing things down. We are here to tell you to stop! And include Slovakia on your next trip to Europe, especially if you are traveling around Eastern Europe. Haven’t convinced you yet? Hopefully these 7 reasons will show you why Slovakia needs to be on your next Europe trip. 1. History Let’s start with Slovakia’s history…
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One Week Itinerary for Belize
Belize is a very small and often overlooked country in Central America. It’s not the most popular travel destination, but it should definitely be more popular than it is because this little country offers so much to travelers: jungle, adventure, delicious cuisine, and beaches. What more could you want out of a vacation to Central America? Aside from what it offers, Belize is a very safe travel destination and the primary language spoken is English if that’s important to you. So now that you have decided to visit Belize on your next trip, where should you go?! Well, check out…
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Where We’ve Been and Why We Haven’t Written in a While
We know it’s been a while since we last wrote a blog post, and we apologize. As so often happens, life gets in the way. This past summer was not one of those travel-filled summers we have come to love. In fact, it was a very difficult summer for a multitude of reasons, and we had to take a difficult look in the mirror and make some decisions that were best for us financially and emotionally over what maybe we really wanted to do. Our plan over the past year was to move from Milwaukee to another city in the…
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Portland
Portland, Oregon is a must-visit for people who love food, beer, and all things weird. The Pacific Northwest city is often overshadowed by bigger, more popular cities like Seattle and San Francisco, but Portland is worth a visit of its own. It has its own unique vibe and balances a small town atmosphere with big city amenities. We hope that these 20 photos will make you want to visit Portland on your next trip to the Pacific Northwest. Interested in traveling to Portland? Don’t forget to check out all MY Travel BF’s recommendations for a trip to Portland! Have you…
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Visiting the Tikal Ruins from Belize
When planning your trip to Belize, do not skip over visiting San Ignacio in western Belize. Sure, it’s not the glamorous beaches, unbelievable snorkeling, and tropical paradise that most imagine when they picture traveling to Belize, but western Belize, and in particular San Ignacio, offer ancient caves where Mayan sacrifices took place, Mayan ruins, and simply a completely different, less touristy side of Belize. One of the main attractions in western Belize, and all of Belize for that matter, is Mayan ruins. While there are countless ruin sites throughout Belize and Central America, Tikal is the absolute best place to…
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A Visitor’s Guide to San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a top travel destination in the United States for many people and one we had been wanting to go to for a long time. We were finally able to get to the Bay Area city and take in everything beautiful San Francisco has to offer. While San Francisco is definitely an expensive travel destination, it’s one that’s worth visiting at least once in your life. Where to Stay in San Francisco: It was difficult finding a budget friendly place to stay in San Francisco. Hotels, hostels, and Airbnbs were all really pricey. Ultimately, we decided on staying…
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The Perfect 6-Day Itinerary for Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, & Las Vegas
This Perfect 6-Day Itinerary for Bryce Canyon, Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas hits three major national parks in the American Southwest and includes a one night stay in Las Vegas for those desperate to get back to city life or simply wanting to check out Sin City. In this 6-day itinerary, you are arriving and departing from Las Vegas and renting a car. However, if you have your own car, the itinerary still works, but you might want to just start or end in Las Vegas depending on where you are coming from and going to. Day 1:…