Best beaches in Fuerteventura

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The second-largest of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is a beach-lovers paradise.
Wherever you find yourself on the island, you will never be far from a sandy stretch of
paradise, with the island boasting over 150km of beaches.

Whether you’re in search of a hiking holiday or a family getaway, the beaches at
Fuerteventura cater to the needs of all different travelers. From the abundance of beaches
waiting to be explored, we’ve narrowed it down to the top three must-see destinations on the
island. Which of these will make it onto your Fuerteventura itinerary?

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A few days in Charleston, SC

a few days in Charleston

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own.

I was blessed with the opportunity to spend several weeks in the US visiting family and friends this past Christmas. Part of my trip home included a few days in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is one of the most picturesque cities in the United States, and it just so happens that my best friend lives there. Thanks to some cheap airfare that I found, I spent several days exploring the city, and visiting with her and her husband.

Visiting friends during the work week means that you end up with a lot of time to yourself. So what better way to spend time alone than exploring the city? Here are some of the things that I did and saw over a few days in Charleston.

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5 things to do in Segovia, Spain

Must-do things in Segovia Spain

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Segovia, Spain has been on my list for quite some time now. I think this is the year that I’m really going to start checking off all those cute towns and cities in Spain I still have yet to visit. Segovia, with it’s amazing Roman aqueduct, was one that I recently checked off.

After working at a rather intense English summer camp for the month of July, I decided to treat myself to a little bit of solo traveling. The camp flew us into Madrid, so I figured I would spend some time exploring some towns and cities near Madrid before heading back to Granada for the month of August.

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My weekend in Granada’s Alpujarras

weekend in Granada's Alpujarras

The city of Granada is full of rich history and culture. However Granada is also one of the eight provinces of the Andalucía region. There are so many things to explore in the region as well. One of them are the Alpujarra Mountains. A few weeks ago, I decided to spend some solo time and took a weekend in Granada’s Alpujarras.

Solo time as an expat

I am one of the biggest extroverts. However I’ve never needed more alone time than I have during my time overseas. Between communicating in my second language a lot and processing differences in cultures, I find myself needing time to me to just journal and reflect. So the intention of this trip was to just go and be.

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Lighten Up Your Luggage: How and Why You Should Pack Smart

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One of the things that involves significant planning when you’re travelling or going on a trip is what to pack. Most of us are used to our creature comforts and certain items that we just don’t want to be without when we go away, but this can mean bulky luggage which can cause all kinds of problems. Streamlining your baggage and packing smart is the way to go, here’s how (and why!) you should do it!

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5 tips to choose the best road trip car

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I love road trips. I just love traveling on the open road and exploring new places. I love that when I go on a road trip, I get to travel at my own pace. I can stop for this or that. I can take a leisurely lunch or eat at the wheel. The choice is mine.

However not all cars are created equal. Some cars simply make for better road trip vehicles. Here are my tips on how to choose the best road trip car.

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5 hostel survival tips for your next trip

hostel survival tips

Hostel survival tips are pretty essential for making the most of budget travel. I have plenty. As many of my readers know, I prefer hostels over anything else when I travel. They save me money and have introduced me to some really cool people from all over the world. I work as an English teacher in Spain. While I certainly make more than enough money to live comfortably in Granada (Spain is cheap and basically all the restaurants serve tapas with a drink), traveling can be a tad bit trickier. Either you have those folks who saved up for years before moving to Spain and jet off every weekend or you have people like me. People who choose to travel on whatever is left over each month and the extra cash earned from private lessons taught to adorable children in the evenings.

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I woke up in a Guadix cave house

Guadix cave house

Did you know that some people in Andalucia, Spain live in caves? No, it’s not like the cave men of thousands of years ago. I mean people actually build their houses into the land like a cave. Several weekends ago, I spent a night in a Guadix cave house.

You can actually find houses like these on AirbnbThis one and this one look pretty cool. They are typically painted white inside. The idea is that they are super cold in the summer and super warm in the winter. My initial idea was to get a group of friends together and rent one of these. However when I was invited by friends who lived there, I thought “even better!” Chaz and Arielle are English teachers like me who got placed in the town of Guadix. They chose a cave house over a flat because why not? They were super gracious to invite us out there several weekends ago.

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10 things I would change about the United States

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I recently wrote a post entitled the 14 things they don’t tell you about Spain. As many of you know, I have been living in Spain for a year and a half. The list was real. I always talk about how you really experience more of the culture actually living abroad versus traveling. Well I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t write a similar list about the United States. My country is far from perfect, after all.

I will just say as a disclaimer that some of these won’t apply to cities like New York or Chicago. In general, the largest cities of a country will always be more ahead of the curve than the rest of the country.

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The warm flannel dress

Peaces to Pieces headscarves

I have always been someone who gets cold easily. As many of you also know, I wear dresses year round. When winter hits, this simply means I switch from sundresses to warm dresses. That’s why when I saw this flannel dress from Zaful, I had to get it! It looked perfect for the colder months. When it gets cold out, flannel is always a good choice.

The other thing I was really wanting was a nice, big sweater. This is one I can pair with a lot of looks. Or I can just throw it on when I’m hanging out at home in my sweat pants.

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