Erasmus 2013-2014
Since when I was in high school I dreamt about going abroad for a while. When I started university, I applied for the Erasmus Program and I made it! My destination for one semester would have been the beautiful city of Valencia. I immediately fell in love with it because of the perfect weather, its dimension and the wonderful people I met there. Spain was also where my obsession passion for Korea started and where I met one of my best friends. Being in Valencia was also the occasion to visit other interesting towns and cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Sagunto, and Xativa. The time I spent there seemed so short when I left so I was super excited when I made it back after few months to participate in Las Fallas. This is a celebration that lasts over a week and culminates on the 19th of March every year. The city fills with huge sculptures that are eventually set on fire.
Andalusia 2019
Spain has a special place in my heart after the Erasmus I did in Valencia back in 2013. However, it took a while for me to go back to it. Andalusia was one of the top destinations I wanted to visit, and it was even better than expected. The best time is going in May when the temperatures are not too hot (more or less), and when you can enjoy Feria de Abril in Seville and the opening of the Cordoba patios. My one-week travel started in Seville, followed by Granada (got the last ticket left for Alhambra!), Cordoba, and Malaga. The city I like the most was Granada, with its charm and the breathtaking view of the Alhambra from Sacromonte. In addition, I loved to explore those cities with walking tour guides. They are perfect to appreciate without stress the details of these cities. I hope to go back soon to this wonderful region, as it really amazed me.
Road trip Andalusia & Algarve 2025
After being already once in Andalusia, I was already thinking of going back, especially to see some towns and areas that, without a car, it is quite complicated to reach. So I went with Fabio and our rented VW California van. It was a fantastic trip; we managed to see so much, and it was a great experience overall.
