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Best tips on how to see the Northern Lights

A detailed guide on how to see the Northern lights and find the most outstanding Aurora Borealis in Iceland, Norway, Canada or Greenland. From tips on how to know the intensity of the Northern Lights as well as the best places to see them. #Northernlights #auroraborealis #sunstorm #wintertravel #naturalwonders | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog

The Northern Lights are one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders in the world. Unless you live in an area close to the poles, hunting the Northern Lights is often an adventure that may or may not result in success. Here is a detailed guide on how to see the Northern Lights, and the best tips to go Northern Light hunting. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, I will earn a small comission when you purchase something that will help me keep this blog alive. What are the…

Best beaches to visit from Barcelona

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When people travel to Barcelona they often ask me which beaches are the best on the city. Insider’s tip here: there are no good beaches in Barcelona. If you want to go to the beach for half an hour then, the Barceloneta, Barcelona’s beach, would be fine. But if you really want to enjoy a day at the beach, these are the best beaches to visit from Barcelona. Geography of the Catalan coastline Barcelona is basically in the middle of the Catalan coast. North from Barcelona, there is the Maresme, an area of relatively flat beaches. This is not a…

The ultimate Northern Spain itinerary for One Week. Or Two.

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The Ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary starting in Galicia and ending in Pamplona. One week, 10 days or two week itinerararies. | The Solivagant Soul Travel Blog | #spain #galicia #cantabria #castillayleon #navarra #basquecountry #picosdeeuropa #spanishmountains #Rioja #navarra

In this post I will show you the ultimate Northern Spain Itinerary to visit this area of Spain in one week, 10 days or more. I will suggest you the best stops as well as tips on what to do and visit in each place. At the end of the post I have also included a breakdown of stops and days you need to visit Northern Spain in a week, in 10 days or in two weeks. Even though this is the ideal roadtrip through Northern Spain, it is possible, though a challenge, to follow this itinerary with public transport.…

Things to do in Barcelona during Christmas

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Christmas in Barcelona? My home town is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for both Europeans and for the rest of the world. Even though this capital is well-known for its beaches, paellas (although this is a mistake you should avoid) and general vibe, some people do visit Barcelona during the holiday season. It is a completely different experience to what you may have during the summer but worth it all the way. Here, I have compiled for you a nice list of things to do in Barcelona during Christmas. Many of them for free! Christmas in Barcelona…

How to visit Aiguestortes i Estanc de Sant Maurici

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Your best guide on how to visit Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici in the Catalan Pyrinees | Thes Solivagant Soul

Here is your guide on how to visit Aiguestortes i St Maurici. Most people visiting Spain will go to Barcelona, Madrid or to the coast. By doing so, they will visit what most people see and associate with Spain. Unfortunately, they are missing out on some of the nicest parts of Spain: its national parks. In Spain we have deserts, we have forests and beaches. And then we have the Pyrenees. These mountains separate Spain and France. Although they are not the tallest in Europe or even in Spain, they are basically a beautiful national park from Mediterranean to Cantabric.…

8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid

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8 Things you should never do in Madrid, Spain | Travel tips | The Solivagant Soul

Continuing with the series of things you should avoid in different places, started with 8 things you should never do in Barcelona, and continued by things to avoid in Oman and Seoul, here you have the next entry. Eight things you should never do in Madrid, by fellow blogger Or Amir, from My Path in The World. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 8 Things you shouldn’t do in Madrid – By Or Amir Madrid is truly an incredible city and one that offers something for every type of traveler. Whether you’re a foodie, history and…

9 Unexpected things about the Netherlands that you didn’t know about

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Unexpected things about the Netherlands | Fun and interesting facts about Amsterdam and the Netherlands | #expatlife #netherlands #amsterdam #funfacts #curiosities | The Solivagant Soul

After living in the Netherlands as an expat for the last couple of years I have learned a lot. While there are many typical things about this country that everybody knows about, here are some of the most unexpected things about the Netherlands I have recently discovered. The salty liquorice A very shocking thing I discovered when I moved to the Netherlands was a full aisle in the supermarkets dedicated to liquorice. Unfortunately, I have never before been a fan, so I never felt the need to try them. However, at some point, one of my colleagues brought a bag…

How to avoid pickpockets in Barcelona

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It has been already seven years since I left Barcelona for, first Belgium, and now the Netherlands. However, I did grew up in the city and so I was shaped to survive its environment. What is normal for me because of my upbringing, are extraordinary precautions for others. People think that there are now more pickpockets than 7, 10 or 20 years ago. That is not the truth, we just have now more tourists. And more social media. Because nowadays the information is much more available to everybody, it seems as the problems has gotten worse. In my honest opinion,…

Cochem am der Mosel, a hidden gem in Germany

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Cochem is a hidden gem in Germany, Europe . Home of many wineyards and the river Mosel, this is one of the cutest towns in Europe | Travel Europe | instagramable town | Germany | The Solivagant Soul

Today I present you… Cochem am der Mosel! This little town is located in the district of Rhineland-Palatinate. This is in the west half of Germany and relatively close of Luxembourg and Belgium. Cochem is a TINY town, destination of plenty of national tourism but rarely visited by foreigners. Even though its size, it is possible to get there by train from any nearby city (Cologne, Koblenz, even Heidelberg). Yes, the German train network is quite impressive. I discovered this little beauty thanks to a castle, abbeys, palaces and so, guide that I borrowed from a coworker (“Time to Travel…

Visit Mainau, in Germany. Straight out of a fairytale

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Visit Mainau in Germany | The Solivagant Soul

A while back, when I was traveling through Europe in an interrail trip, I visited Mainau. I do not even remember how I found this place or who recommended it to me, but it was one of the nicest places I visited during that trip. Because I wanted to share that experience with you, here you have a guide, and some tips, for whenever you decide to visit Mainau. Because you definitely should. To visit Mainau: Where is it and how to get there? Mainau is on an island in lake Konstanz or Constance. Depending on whether you mention it…

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