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The Journal – 6/6 – Journey to Como

By Lindsey

Blake and I woke up especially early on Sunday, June 6. We were in Malaga, Spain staying the night at the Sol Backpacker hostel. Neither of us had a decent night of sleep the night before. We were sharing a room with a shy American couple and we had a small... »

Hostel Review: Sol Backpacker (Malaga, Spain)

By Blakesjourney

For us, Malaga is a stopover on the way from Nerja to Milan.  We’re here for a few hours (17, I think) then getting on a plane.  We needed somewhere cheap and somewhat centrally located, and Sol Backpacker fit the bill! How Much? Sol Backpacker is only 14 euros per bed.  Pretty good.  There is... »

Nerja, Spain: Photo Essay

By Blakesjourney

Nerja is on Spain’s southern coast, La Costa del Sol.   The sun is blistering and the Mediterranean is chilly.  It is a place where authentic Spanish culture takes a backseat to unfettered tourism, all the while keeping a chill beach scene.  In Nerja you can get tapas, see flamenco, shop til you drop, and... »

Peace, Quiet, and Many Tapas in Cazorla

By Blakesjourney

From bustling Madrid, we stabbed south to rustic Andalucia in search of the parkside village of Cazorla.  Cazorla is a town of about 8,000 nestled in southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountain range on the edge of a vast conservation land.  We thought that Cazorla was going to be a quiet break from the hectic... »

The Grand Summer 2010 Itinerary!

By Lindsey

Blake and I didn’t waste much time before going on vacation this summer. Post-planning at our schools ended on Tuesday, May 25. We left for Spain the next day. We are lucky enough to have an extended summer, and we want to use every bit of it. This is the... »

Preparing for Europe

By Blakesjourney

It’s been a while. How are you? We’re good. Busy, but good. We haven’t had a whole lot of time to dedicate to Backpacker Daily but hopefully that will change this summer. We’ve been to Peru and back. Had some crazy adventures there and lived to tell the tale. ... »

Spain Songs: My Situation

By Blakesjourney

Linds and I lived in Spain during the summer of 2005 working as English tutors and general conversationalists (yes, you can get paid for that).  During that time, I personally grew leaps and bounds as a songwriter.  You can read all about my artistic journey and influences in my Reflections of an Artistic Slacker... »

Don’t Take Photos of Gypsies…Or Else…

By Lindsey

While traveling through Europe, it wasn’t uncommon for Blake and I to run into a group of gypsies sitting in a square or at a festival, or more likely, in front of a tourist attraction selling bracelets made of leaves. These people are usually dressed in eclectic garb, and move from place... »