Sofia Somewhere

It's a long weekend here in Valladolid (we have Monday and Tuesday off due to Carnaval). But instead of exploring another Spanish city, I'm cozying up in my apartment, saving up for two trips I have planned for the last two weekends of February. Comfortable as I am, I've still got that wanderlust, so here I am whipping up a post of some destinations I hope to cross off my travel list before I head back home in June. 1. Stockholm, Sweden (19-21 February) Gamla Stan in Stockholm ( Photo source ) This February, I'll be heading to Stockholm to watch my cousin Maya perform. My cousin is a dancer at Sasha Waltz & Guests , and this month they are performing a popular piece in Stockholm. My sister was planning to go long ago, and she convinced me to go too. Then I recently found out that my other cousin (Maya's sister) will be joining us as well. I haven't seen her in years, so it will make for a fun reunion. Other than seeing my sister and cousins, I...

After five (long but fulfilling) years of university, I've finally graduated and it's time for my next adventure: a 105 day trip to the other side of the world. First up: visiting my sister in London and flying to Northern Ireland to see Giant's Causeway. Then, heading to South America (first time to visit the continent) to watch the World Cup in Brazil, check off the #1 place I've always wanted to visit, Argentina, climb Machu Picchu, and maybe stop by another country or two. Finally, dropping by the U.S. to visit relatives and friends. Follow along as I blog about my travels and adventures for the next 105 days! :)

Well, hello there! After nearly two years, I'm finally heading back to my beloved Spain. My sister Angela and I have finally saved up enough money and we're heading back to Europe for another adventure. We'll be visiting our other sister Isabel who is currently studying in Madrid (like what I did in Pamplona two years ago) and then touring parts of Spain we didn't get to see before. About a week after we arrive my brother Javier will join us, and hopefully our cousin Quintin will make it too! Angela and I are leaving hot Manila on April 30 and we'll land in Madrid on the 1st of May. From Madrid we're going to take day trips to Segovia, Toledo, Salamanca and Avila. And we'll also visit Lisbon and Sintra (in Portugal) for about five days. After Portugal we're heading to Andalucia. We've both never been. I completely missed out on it when I was living way up north in Pamplona. We're visiting Sevilla, Cordoba, and Granada. (Sevilla and Granada ar...