After living in Madrid for almost 10 months we chose to visit destinations close to home, using Madrid as our hub. We are not recommending to go to these places in a particular order because everyone has their own priorities and have different tastes and interests. Yet, we thought it came handy to have the eight best …
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Toledo is the best day trip from Madrid as this small and historic city is just a €5 and 45 minute bus ride from the capital city. Visiting Toledo is a must for a more complete Spanish experience. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Toledo Toledo is well known for its long withstanding heritage and historical co-existence of …
We have visited over 60 cities in Europe and we have chosen our top 15 favorite cities for all types of tourists to visit. We chose the destinations based on three factors: budget friendly, ease to get there and landmarks. The best destinations in Europe to visit in 2019: 1. Paris Paris, France is our …
The beautiful little Greek island of Santorini is known for its white, cubist houses of Fira and Oia, and its massive cliffs above an underwater caldera. The southern half of the island has long stretches of beaches made up of black, red and white lava. While Santorini is not a very large island, it will still take …
Everyone want to visit the best spots in each country, although sometimes we do not know which ones they are until we get there, or worse, after the trip is over. Well, We are here to help you out. We have been living in Spain for almost 10 months and had the opportunity to visit multiples …
We arrived on the beautiful island of Mykonos, Greece via airplane from Athens. The high end island is the perfect for all types of travelers for its vibrant nightlife and relaxed vibe. We decided to rent a car for a day because it was almost the same price that hiring a taxi to and from the …
Even though Travel To Blank is a relatively new site, we have been traveling by different means for the past 3 years in a budget. Our first adventure was when Steven finished college and I quit my job in Colorado. We took our car and start driving to different National Parks in the United States. We …
Everyone wants to get their own postcard style picture. Sometimes it is hard because you are not a local and you have no idea where these hidden photo spots are. This photo guide to Santorini, Greece gives you some tips in where to look for the perfect photo. This is one of my favorite pictures because the …
Athens, Greece has much more to offer than just the Parthenon. While you can spend two full days touring downtown Athens, there are many more places to visit within greater Athens during a longer trip. Athens is the only capital in Europe where tourists can come and swim at nice clean beaches. It might not …
Athena gave G-d the gift of an olive tree vs Poseidon’s water, therefore the city is named Athens. The city is the birthplace of many modern ideas. It is home to the birth of democracy, education, the first university of the world, theatre, and taxes. The city now combines the past with the future and …
The beautiful Greek island of Mykonos has a great variety of attractions for all its visitors. When visiting the Greek islands you need to enjoy the abundant marine life. The best way to do this is by scuba diving. We drove to GoDive Mykonos at Lia Beach, the Southwest side of the island. We rented …
Warsaw, Poland is one of our favorite cities in Europe with its long and rich history, as well as a picturesque historic city-centre to explore. We have created a complete guide with the best things to do in Warsaw! The interesting thing about the the city of Warsaw is that over 90% of the city …
Potsdam, Germany is just a short 30 minutes train ride from Berlin, making it the perfect day trip for everyone. The train runs from early in the morning until after midnight, giving you a complete day in Potsdam. Potsdam was the historic residence of the Prussian kings and is now home to many UNESCO World Sites …
Berlin, the capital of Germany, has a long and often difficult history. The city survived two world wars as well as the Cold War, and has time and time again rebuilt and pushed itself forward. Now a center for high tech and entrepreneurial work, Berlin has a rich history to explore and a modern flare …
Helsinki, Finland is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and an amazing skyline. This well rounded city has much to offer its visitors no matter what time of the year you visit. With a concentration of attractions it is a true walking city paradise. With its cool temperatures, we suggest visiting between May and …
Parque de Atracciones is one of the two main amusement parks in Madrid, Spain. Located just at the edge of the city, it is easily accessible by metro or car. The small park has enough rides and experiences to fill your day with fun. There is an expansive number of kids ride in Nickelodeon Land. Top …
We have chosen our favorite point of interest in Oslo and made a complete walking travel guide for you to download. Oslo, the capital of Norway, is known for its popular green spaces and museums. It is also located on a Fjord with many breathtaking natural views. One thing not to miss is the artifacts from ancient Viking …
Bogota, the capital of Colombia, is the fourth largest city in all of South America. The massive city has an endless supply of culture for visitors to spend their time. However, there are several places within Bogota that every tourist must visit, no matter their interests. We have compiled the Top 7 Things To Do …
We arrived in the Panama airport early in the morning and had a layover lasting until evening. We took advantage and left to Panama City to do some tourism. The airport is approximately 30 minutes from the city by taxi. Since we did not have much time, we opted to take a taxi to the …
The Ecuadorian Coast has two routes that follows the coastline, so while you drive you can enjoy the beach views the whole time. The two routes join, since the Spondylus Route covers almost all the provinces in Ecuador that are considered part of the coast region, from El Oro to Esmeraldas. The route continues to …
We all have been in the place where we have no idea of how to start looking for places to stay that are cheap and safe. Well, we will help you out by compiling our favorite sites to book place to stay for your vacation, pretty much anywhere in the world. Booking Sites 1. Hoteles.com/Hotels.com Hotels.com has the …
Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of the largest cities in Latin America. Jazmin had the opportunity to visit this beautiful city in 2014 with her mother to visit her cousin. With her insider experience, we have created the best places in Buenos Aires travel guide. We arrived to the airport at midnight. My mom and …
We arrived to Hanoi, Vietnam via airplane. The 40-minute ride from the airport to the city in a minibus cost ₫100,000 (Vietnamese Dong)(approximately 4.50 USD) per person. However, the 40 minute ride, turned into two hours, after waiting to fill the minibus and dropping others off. If you do not have the time to wait, you …
We arrived in Santiago airport with an extra long layover. We thought since we have never been to Chile before, there is no better time to see Santiago de Chile in just one day. With limited time we decided to visit the main attractions the city has to offer, while taking some notes on what …
To celebrate New Year’s we chose to do a cruise on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The bay is a World Heritage Site with thousands of limestone karsts and small islands. Its endless beauty is the perfect place to ring in the new year. We signed up a 3 day-2 night cruise for $105 USD per person. We got the …
Boston is one of the largest cities in the United States, if you count the entire metro area, and one of the oldest cities in the country. As such, it is one of the best places to visit in the country because of the seamless blending of historic landmarks and contemporary attractions. Here are some …
Unfortunately while traveling for a long period of time, something is bound to go wrong. A missed flight, a creepy hostel, leaving something in the last city, pickpockets, or in our case getting robbed. We got robbed in our hostel on September 22, 2015 when we left the bedroom to cook our dinner in the …
We arrived in Seville, Spain at 6AM, by an overnight bus. Sunrise was not until two hours later at 8:30. Having left Madrid the night before, we were still exhausted, but luckily our hostel let us take a nap on their couch until it was light out. ➳ Find all: Hotels in Seville The city of …
Copenhagen is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. We decided to visit Copenhagen on our trip across northern Europe. We arrived via plane and then we took the 15-minute train ride from the airport to the city center. The ticket costs 36 DKK per person. When we got into the city it was late at …
The last thing you need before going on a long trip is a pair of uncomfortable sunglasses that don’t work for you. Buying sunglasses while you’re on holiday isn’t always easy and you don’t want to risk picking up a cheap pair that doesn’t offer you much protection. If you’re looking for a new pair …
Lisbon is one of the most vibrant and uprising cities in Western Europe. It had been on my bucket list for many years and I finally visited it. The first time I went, I was amazed with the contrast in culture and architecture between Portugal and its neighbor country, Spain. I fell in love with …
We arrived by bus to Lisbon, Portugal at 4AM to the Gare do Oriente station, north of the city. Unfortunately the metro was not yet running, but the 10km taxi ride to our hotel was only €10. Lisbon is the hilly capital of Portugal located along the Tagus River. Many buildings facades are covered decorative ceramic tiles, …
Barcelona, Spain is full of a rich history of its people and buildings. Barcelona has been home to many notable artists, including Antoni Gaudí, Salvador Dalí, and for a few years, Pablo Picasso. ➳ Read More: 7 must see Gaudí buildings in Barcelona We visited Barcelona over a three day weekend, to get full advantage of the …
A visit to Atlanta would not be complete without experiencing some of the iconic city sites, events, and happenings that Georgia’s capital city is known for. From sporting venues to historical sites to beautiful homes and gardens, Atlanta offers plenty of unique and exciting experiences for anyone visiting Atlanta. Let’s look at seven things you …
One of the best ways to quickly get to know a city you are visiting for several days is to take a free walking tour when you first arrive. Especially across Europe, there are a handful of companies that provide free walking tours in different cities. These free tours provide a more interactive and historical …
Love to travel or have to travel frequently? Sometimes there are essential items that we don’t think of until we are already in the air or, worse yet, in another country looking for special Band-Aids. It happens. Sometimes it is just easier to take essentials with you and not worry about the little things when …
In this guide we include the the top places to visit and things to do in Amsterdam in one day. Amsterdam is a big city with so many things to do, delicious food to try and museums to visit, so more likely you will need more than one day in Amsterdam to fully explore this …
Brugge is an excellent day trip from Brussels to Bruges as it is only two stops and one hour away in the train. We took the regular Belgian Rail, if you are under 25 the tickets are only €7.5 each way. This youth ticket, at a set €7.50 price, is good for any one way …
Brussels is a city that will leave you speechless with its amazing infrastructure, delicious waffles, chocolates, and french fries. Even though Brussels is the biggest metropolitan area, one day in Brussels is more than enough time to explore the main things to do and see in Brussels; such as drinking beer, eating delicious food and …
As with any visit to Paris, the city of love, endless romantic opportunities were swirling in our head. It is one of the most famous and visited cities in Europe and worldwide. Stepping off the 16-hour bus ride from Madrid, with only four full days to explore Paris, there was not a moment to spare. …
Traveling both internationally and abroad has changed drastically over the last generation. When my mother traveled Europe for a month as a teenager a Eurail pass meant you show up at the train station when you are ready to move cities. Now you often need reservations, and if it is an overnight train there is …
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Welcome to Travel To Blank! Hello we are Jazmín and Steven the globetrotting couple behind Travel To Blank. We love traveling the world and exploring all the unique destinations and wonderful cultures. We met at the University of Colorado Boulder and have not stopped traveling since. After Steven graduated we embarked on a two month road trip …
Welcome! Hello travelers! We are Steven and Jazmin. In our guides we share hidden gems to promote sustainability, and include off the beaten path stops that highlight diverse backgrounds and experiences while promoting diversity and inclusion, no matter how you travel. We have traveled to over 40 countries and have knocked some amazing destinations off our bucket list …
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, and the largest city. Established during the 16th century on Inca ruins, Quito became the first city in the world to be declared by UNESCO a cultural heritage for the humanity in 1978. The city has more history than buildings. There are more things to do in Quito than …
I just got back from a road trip of northern Ecuador. Northern Ecuador is full of mountains, forests, rivers and everything green. Two places that were not on our trip route, but still made it into this travel guide are Quito and Cotopaxi. That is because we have already visited both of them on a previous …
The Quilotoa Lagoon is in the westernmost volcano of the Ecuadorian Andes, within the Los Illinizas Ecological Reserve. The lagoon is located in the crater of almost three kilometers in diameter and 3900 meters high. The caldera is 250 meters deep and thanks to the minerals, the lagoon has a greenish-bluish color. In this guide …
Our trip to Otavalo was a stop on a longer Northern Ecuador road trip. See our complete Northern Ecuador travel guide. Otavalo is located 3 hours from Mindo and 90 minutes north of Quito. One thing we learned is that if your are not starting your northern Ecuador road trip in Quito, that Otavalo is the perfect central …
Calacalí was the second stop on a longer Northern Ecuador road trip. See our complete Northern Ecuador travel guide. Between Mindo and Otavalo, you must pass just north of Quito along with the small town of Calacalí. In the center of town Calacalí has a smaller version of the Mitad del Mundo, only 10 km down the road. While the …
Mindo is known by its inhabitants as a place for extreme sports and for its cloud forest with its rich biodiversity. The extreme sports that are practiced in Mindo are rafting, tubing, trekking, canopy, mountain biking and canyoning. Mindo is located between the Coast and the highlands, but it has an air of the Amazon. …
The city of Bucay is a relatively young and small city, right on the edge of the Guayas and Bolivar Provinces, just 100km East of Guayaquil. Tourism to the waterfalls of Bucay and and its many rivers has been growing drastically over the last decade, as the city tries to keep up. Driving through Bucay …
Jazmin, a native Ecuadorian, grew up in Guayaquil and thought she had seen everything the city has to offer. Or so we thought. We had visited every place we in different tourist guides to Guayaquil. A quick trip to the Ministerio de Turismo left us with an armload of tourism pamphlets, fliers and maps of …
Guayaquil, Ecuador is a bustling city with an endless array of things to do and experience for both tourists and locals alike. If you only have a short time in the city, I would stick to the downtown areas. The city of Guayaquil was founded by Spanish Conquistadors in 1538. The city gained independence from …
This weekend Cristi and I are completing our PADI Open Water Diver certificate. So, I decided to create a scuba diving bucket list of the best diving spots in the world. I plan in one day visiting all of these place, so stay tuned for updates and photos of dives, although we will most likely …
Hello all, this is my first update from Ecuador! Since arriving in Ecuador almost a month ago, things have been rather busy for me. Lots of things to get done, all while finishing up the last two classes of my college career online. Hence, I have not had the opportunity to travel and explore much …