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Madrid and Day Trips : 10 Days November Itinerary

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We traveled to Spain in November 2023. This was our first European trip since COVID-19 started, and our 3rd attempt to visit Spain. It still surprises us that we finally made it.

November is a wonderful time to visit Madrid. The city experiences mild weather, with temperatures averaging around 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). It’s also a great time to visit because the crowds are smaller and hotel prices are more reasonable.

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10 Best Places to Visit in Europe

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We love Europe. Maybe because we grew up there (Russia). Maybe because we lived in the UK for 2 years and used that time to explore nearby countries on the short weekend trips. Maybe because we swear by Rick Steves’ travel guides, which taught us so much about traveling.

There are many “best destinations in Europe” lists online, and every one of them is different. The “best” depends on what you are looking for, what gets you excited, what makes you go “wow”. For us, it is finding places where history, nature and good food don’t come with crowds and super-high credit card bills. The rankings below are based on our own experiences, so your mileage, as they say, may vary. If you have similar tastes, however then read on.

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The Best First Time Greece Itinerary (Athens, Santorini, Naxos): 10 Days

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Greece was on our bucket list for a long time, but we kept pushing it to the bottom for some reason. There were always other exciting destinations on our bucket list.  One day, after re-watching the teen flick “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and seeing Lena riding a donkey in Santorini, we decided it was time to go.

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How to Spend 3 Days in Zurich and hike in The Alps without a car

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When my husband first brought up the idea of going to Zurich, I couldn’t get excited about it. We’ve been to Switzerland a couple of times already. On our first trip, we visited Lucerne, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen Valley and spent most of our time in Murren, which is until this day was one of our most beloved destinations. We later took our kids there again; it was probably the only time we ever came back twice to the same place.

Everything I read about Zurich paled in comparison to Switzerland we had remembered from these trips. Yes, it was on the lake and surrounded by mountains, but nobody online was writing anything exciting about the city other than it was expensive and full of rich bankers. I never expected to fall in love with it over a short weekend visit.

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