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Flamenco, Salsa, and El Retiro in Madrid
4 Mar 2016

Flamenco, Salsa, and El Retiro in Madrid

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Ah, Madrid. Spain’s capital city is chock full of shows and experiences, and you really can’t go wrong with what you pick. That being said, no trip to Madrid is complete without seeing these three things: flamenco, salsa, and El … Continued

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Way Hostel in Madrid Review
3 Mar 2016

Way Hostel in Madrid Review

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Way Hostel is located in the heart of Madrid and is a good vantage point from which to walk to all the main sights: Puerto del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and if you have 25 minutes to spare, El Retiro Park, … Continued

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Madrid’s Sweet Deals for Students
1 Mar 2016

Madrid’s Sweet Deals for Students

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“Oh, you’re abroad? You must be a student,” said every adult person I met while traveling. “Uhh, no,” said me. One thing that really hits you in the face when you’re a post grad is that life plays favorites, and … Continued

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What to Do in Ibiza in the Winter
27 Feb 2016

What to Do in Ibiza in the Winter

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Ibiza, if you’ve never been there before, is very overwhelming. It’s like nowhere on earth. The best advice is to sleep as late as possible because nothing gets going until like 3 a.m. and it goes until 7 or 8. … Continued

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Dancing into Spain’s Late Night Culture
26 Feb 2016

Dancing into Spain’s Late Night Culture

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“Spain can be a bit crazy. You think you’re going out for just a few beers, and all of a sudden it’s morning outside.” | A friend I made in Ibiza ~ Spain has a late night culture. In the … Continued

Cocktails and Conversation in Barcelona’s Negroni Bar
24 Feb 2016

Cocktails and Conversation in Barcelona’s Negroni Bar

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Straight after my arrival in Europe, I told my friend Pau (a Barcelona bred manchild of 24) I wanted a cocktail, and he gave me two options. “Ok Audrey, we can go to a fancy cocktail bar called Solange in … Continued

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How to Choose the Right Restaurant for Paella in Spain
22 Feb 2016

How to Choose the Right Restaurant for Paella in Spain

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Paella is Spain’s national dish. The recipe differs regionally, but the basic ingredients include white rice, olive oil, saffron, and some type of meat or veggies. Standard paella in Barcelona includes meat from the sea: mussels, lobster, deep water shrimp, … Continued

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Hungry in a Bookstore in Barcelona
19 Feb 2016

Hungry in a Bookstore in Barcelona

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I wanted to go somewhere in Barcelona where I could read books all day and take advantage of free wifi. Mostly I wanted to be someplace where I could people watch and read tourist guides behind a big art book. … Continued

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This glorious little slice of the intrawebs is a side project of Audrey Bachelder, a recent UCSB grad who decided that a post-college three month trip to Europe was the thing to do. Pens, Planes, and People documents this journey and adventures in Southern California afterwards.

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