• English
  • Dansk
Becci Abroad

Getting Under the Skin of Latin America

Becci Abroad
  • Argentina
    • Buenos Aires
      • What to Do in Buenos Aires
      • Day Trips from Buenos Aires
    • Mendoza
    • Iguazu Falls
    • Patagonia
    • Northwest Argentina
  • Latin America
    • Cuba
      • What to Do in Havana
    • Colombia
    • Uruguay
  • Spanish
    • Spanish in Argentina
    • Spanish in Cuba
  • Life Abroad
    • Expat Life in Buenos Aires
  • Study Abroad
    • Study in Argentina
    • Study in Cuba
  • About me
    • Contact
    • Personal Stories from Abroad
    • Contributions
  • Argentina
    • Buenos Aires
      • What to Do in Buenos Aires
      • Day Trips from Buenos Aires
    • Mendoza
    • Iguazu Falls
    • Patagonia
    • Northwest Argentina
  • Latin America
    • Cuba
      • What to Do in Havana
    • Colombia
    • Uruguay
  • Spanish
    • Spanish in Argentina
    • Spanish in Cuba
  • Life Abroad
    • Expat Life in Buenos Aires
  • Study Abroad
    • Study in Argentina
    • Study in Cuba
  • About me
    • Contact
    • Personal Stories from Abroad
    • Contributions
  • Explore some of my favorite modern spots in Havana that will almost make you doubt you are in Cuba
    Cuba,  Latin America

    5 places That Will Make You Doubt You Are in Havana

    November 16, 2017 /

    When you think and hear about Cuba, what first comes into your mind is pictures of classic mid-century cars and colonial-styled colorful houses. Am I right? However, there is blowing a changing wind over Cuba, and as the capital, Havana is the front-runner for change. The neighborhood of Vedado seems to be a melting pot for the changes visible in Cuba. When I studied Spanish at the linguistic faculty at the University of Havana nearly three years ago, I spent a lot of time in Vedado, and now coming back last year, I could for sure see the changes. Here are just some of the new modernized initiatives blowing in…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Havana, Cuba

    Accommodation near the University of Havana

    May 26, 2020
    10 Cuban songs that will make you travel to Cuba (without leaving home)

    10 Cuban Songs That Will Make You Travel to Cuba

    April 25, 2020
    FAQ: studying Spanish in Havana

    FAQ for studying Spanish in Havana

    November 15, 2019
  • An Guide to More Authentic Ways of Exploring Havana
    Cuba,  Latin America

    A Guide to More Authentic Ways of Exploring Havana

    April 2, 2017 /

    Havana is often compared to stepping inside a time bobble. The 50s cars on the streets, the old colonial houses, and people sitting in their doorway chatting to their neighbors.  Life has another speed here. There are many things we don’t know about how life is in Cuba. And when visiting Havana for the first time (or maybe even the second), it can also be a bit difficult to figure out how to get an authentic experience of Cuban everyday life.  With this guide, I want to try to give you some ideas on how to experience Havana in a more authentic way.  Despite the fact that I can hardly call…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    10 Cuban songs that will make you travel to Cuba (without leaving home)

    10 Cuban Songs That Will Make You Travel to Cuba

    April 25, 2020
    FAQ: studying Spanish in Havana

    FAQ for studying Spanish in Havana

    November 15, 2019
    10 Phrases of Cuban Slang You Should Know Before Visiting Cuba

    10 Phrases of Cuban Slang You Should Know Before Visiting Cuba

    March 25, 2017
  • Cuba,  Latin America

    How to Use a Local Taxi in Havana

    April 2, 2017 /

    Cuba’s properly most well-known and popular asset is the old mid-century colorful cars scrolling the streets throughout the island. A classic tourist activity in Havana is to rent one of those iconic cars, and go for a drive on the seaside drive, el MalecΓ³n. However, cars are not only for tourists. The old 50s cars are used all around the island like a local Cuban taxi or taxis colectivos, or las mΓ‘quinas as the Cubans call them. And you can easily jump on for a ride too! In this post, I explain how to use las mΓ‘quinas de la Habana. Ready? Let’s go for a drive! Basics about the local taxis in Havana The…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    An Guide to More Authentic Ways of Exploring Havana

    A Guide to More Authentic Ways of Exploring Havana

    April 2, 2017
    Havana, Cuba

    Accommodation near the University of Havana

    May 26, 2020
    FAQ: studying Spanish in Havana

    FAQ for studying Spanish in Havana

    November 15, 2019

Sign up for updates here!

Instagram

πŸ’¦β˜€οΈ5 Places to Visit on Costa Brava β˜€οΈπŸ’¦

Costa Brava is a long stretch of 120 kilometers of coastline, and it can be hard to decide where to go β˜€οΈπŸ’¦ 

Here are 5 popular places to visit on Costa Brava:

1 - Platja d’Aro β˜€οΈπŸ’¦
Platja d’Aro is located in the heart of Costa Brava and offers a long stretch of beach and many cute coves along the cost. The town is located around 100 km from Barcelona and is best for weekend trips.

2 - Tossa de Mar β˜€οΈπŸ’¦ 
Tossa de Mar is a cute Medieval town in Costa Brava. Tossa de Maris perfect as a day trip from Barcelona to explore Costa Brava. Public transportation to Tossa de Mar is a lot better than to Platja d’Aro β˜€οΈπŸ’¦ 

3 - Blanes β˜€οΈπŸ’¦ 
Blanes is known as the gateway to Costa Brava. The town is located at the beginning of the Costa Brava stretch, and can easily be reached with train from Barcelona β˜€οΈπŸ’¦

4 - CadaquΓ©s β˜€οΈπŸ’¦
CadaquΓ©s located in the northern part of Costa Brava up towards the French border. The town is especially famous for being the home of the Salvador DalΓ­ House Museum β˜€οΈπŸ’¦ 

5 - Sant Feliu de GuΓ­xulo β˜€οΈπŸ’¦
Sant Feliu de GuΓ­xulo is a small town located between Tossa de Mar and Platja d’Aro. Sant Feliu de GuΓ­xulo is especially well-known for its beautiful monastery, el Monestir β˜€οΈπŸ’¦

#CostaBrava #Barcelona #Spain #travel @visit_spain_ @spain
β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ Have you heard about CamΓ­ de Ronda in β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ Have you heard about CamΓ­ de Ronda in Costa Brava?β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ 

Along the coastline of the Spanish Costa Brava (north of Barcelona), you will CamΓ­ de Ronda or Camino de Ronda.

CamΓ­ de Ronda is a small trail that runs on the outside of the cliffs along the coast β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ 

In the 19th century, the trails were used by Spanish military forces to control the coastline and try to stop any smuggling β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ 

All the way up until the 1940s and the 1950s, the CamΓ­ de Ronda was used for border controls and smugglers to bring additional supplies into the struggling Spanish market β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ 

However, the trails lost there importance over the years as the Spanish economy improved and Spain eventually entered the EU in 1986 β˜€οΈπŸ‘£

Today, most of the old trails of CamΓ­ de Ronda are open to the public. They are popular among tourists for getting between the many beaches and coves along the Costa Brava coastline and for the astonishing views over the sea. The trails are also frequently used by runners and hikers for their challenging rises and falls on the cliffs β˜€οΈπŸ‘£

Have you ever heard about CamΓ­ de Ronda? β˜€οΈπŸ‘£ 

#CostaBrava #Spain #CamideRonda #camiderondacostabrava #travel
β˜€οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Summer at Costa Brava β˜€οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Costa Brava is the name of the coastline north of Barcelona in the Spanish Catalonia region. Costa Brava stretches from the town of Blanes all the way up to the French-Spanish border πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έβ˜€οΈ

Costa Brava consists of smaller coastal towns, crystal clear water, beautiful beaches, and coves πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έβ˜€οΈ 

Costa Brava is a popular vacation spot for both local Barcelones and international tourists (primarily French) πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έβ˜€οΈ

The train from Barcelona to Blanes takes just around 2 hours. However, if you need to go further up the cost on Costa Brava to visit some of the other cities, you would have to rely on local busses, renting a car, or paying for a taxi πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έβ˜€οΈ

Have you ever visited Costa Brava? β˜€οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

#CostaBrava #Barcelona #cataluΓ±a #catalunya #catalonia #Summer #visitcostabrava
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 5 things I have noted moving from πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 5 things I have noted moving from Argentina to Spain πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

1 - The cars stop for you! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ 
The car drivers in Barcelona stops for you when you want to cross the street. This might seem like a small thing but coming from 7 years of living in Buenos Aires, it is not!! In Buenos Aires, the cars never stop for you! And you should never ever cross the street without triple checking that there are no cars!

2 - The buses are so quiet! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ 
In Buenos Aires, the buses are old vehicles and they make a terrible loud noise. In Barcelona, the buses are modern and hard make any noise! It’s one of those small pleasures in life, haha.

3 - The people are more relaxed πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ
The economic situation is really affecting people’s attitude and well-being in Buenos Aires. I was going nuts before leaving about bad customer service and aggressive people. Barcelona has so far been a nice break from that πŸ˜…

4 - The delivery brings your package to your door step πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ 
In Buenos Aires, if you live in an apartment and when get a package or food delivered, you have to go down to the street level to pick it up. In Barcelona, the delivery guy brings the package up to you! SO nice when you are working a job where you are constantly in calls!

4 - There are SO many Argentines πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ
There are so so many Argentines in Barcelona that it’s crazy! I know I’m from a small country and there is a natural limit on how many Danes you can meet around the globe, but it’s impressive how many Argentine you run into in Barcelona!!

#Barcelona #movingtobarcelona #livingabroad #Argentina #lifeabroad
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Classic Must-Sees in Buenos Aires πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Classic Must-Sees in Buenos Aires πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

1 - Casa Rosada 
2 - El Obelisco
3 - The Recoleta Cemetery
4 - Avenida 9 de Julio
5 - La Boca
6 - The ColΓ³n Theater
7 - San Telmo & the San Telmo Sunday Market
8 - Floralis GenΓ©rica
9 - Puerto Madero & Puente de la Mujer 
10 - Palermo 

What is your favorite must-see in Buenos Aires? πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Are you looking more information? Check out my latest 10 posts with more information about each of these classic must-sees in Buenos Aires πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

#BecciAbroad #Argentina #BuenosAires #travelblog  #VisitBuenosAires  #igersargentina #igersbsas #ig_argentina #argentina360 #loves_argentina #loves_buenosaires #ig_buenosaires #argentinaig @visitbuenosaires  @buenosairestravelers @politiken_rejser
βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 1 βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 10: Palermo βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Palermo is the biggest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, and it was definitely an area of Buenos Aires I had to learn to like (and there are still parts of it I'm not a fan of, haha) βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

In Palermo, you will find many different bars and restaurants, and trendy shops. A popular place to visit in Palermo is the area around the square Plaza Serrano. On weekends, there is a local market on Plaza Serrano selling clothes and accessories βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

But Palermo is also a great place for experiencing some of the excellent street art that Buenos Aires has to offer βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Palermo is a great place to wander around in and get a bit more of an everyday feeling of Buenos Aires. While the city center offers many great attractions, it is not really a place where locals hang out outside working hours. In Palermo, you will get a more local experience - and it is also one of the safest areas in Buenos Aires βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Do you like to get more local experiences when traveling? βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

πŸ“Έ @snapshotphotofilms 

#BecciAbroad #Argentina #BuenosAires #travelblog #Palermo #PalermoSoho #igersargentina #igersbsas #ig_argentina #argentina360 #loves_argentina #loves_buenosaires #ig_buenosaires #argentinaig @visitbuenosaires  @buenosairestravelers @politiken_rejser
βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 9 βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 9: Puerto Madero βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Puerto Madero is the old harbor area in Buenos Aires which has been modernized,  and now it is an exclusive area with many international companies and high-end restaurants βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

In Puerto Madero, you will find the famous Buenos Aires landmark: Puente de la Mujer, or translated the woman’s bridge βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Just behind Puerto Madero, you can find the city's largest natural reserve, Reserva EcolΓ³gica, which is great for a break from the bustling city βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

#BecciAbroad #Argentina #BuenosAires #PuertoMadero #travelblog #igersargentina #igersbsas #ig_argentina #argentina360 #loves_argentina #loves_buenosaires #ig_buenosaires #argentinaig @visitbuenosaires  @buenosairestravelers  @politiken_rejser
βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 8: βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 8: Floralis GenΓ©rica βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 

This impressive aluminum sculpture of a flower is by far one of my favorite landmarks in Buenos Aires βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 

The flower sculpture is located in Recoleta, close to the Recoleta Cemetery. The entrance to the park where it is located is completely free of charge βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

The sculpture is supposed to open and close according to the time of the day but this function has been broken for some time πŸ˜…βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· 

Would you visit Floralis GenΓ©rica on a trip to Buenos Aires? βœ…πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

#BecciAbroad #Argentina #BuenosAires #FloralisGenerica  #travelblog #igersargentina #igersbsas #ig_argentina #argentina360 #loves_argentina #loves_buenosaires #ig_buenosaires #argentinaig @visitbuenosaires  @buenosairestravelers  @politiken_rejser @rejsrejsrejs.dk
βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 7 βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Top 10 Activities in Buenos Aires - 7: San Telmo & the Sunday Market βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

San Telmo is a historic neighborhood in Buenos Aires. To wander around the cobbled stone street and admire the old houses is like taking a step back in time βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Every Sunday, you can experience the popular San Telmo market, or Feria de San Telmo as it is called in Spanish. Here you can find handcraft and antiques. How about bringing home a mini version of the colorful houses in La Boca? Or a sign saying "Mi Buenos Aires querido"? βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

In San Telmo, you can also find "Casa MΓ­nima", known to be the shortest house in the city of Buenos Aires, and "El ZanjΓ³n de Granados", a historic house with access to the old water tunnels under the city βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

Have you been to San Telmo? βœ… πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·

#BecciAbroad #Argentina #BuenosAires #SanTelmo #FeriadeSanTelmo #travelblog #igersargentina #igersbsas #ig_argentina #argentina360 #loves_argentina #loves_buenosaires #ig_buenosaires #argentinaig #visto_en_buenosaires #argentinaig #argentina_estrella #great_captures_argentina #urbanosaires @visitbuenosaires  @buenosairestravelers  @politiken_rejser @rejsrejsrejs.dk
Follow on Instagram

Trending Topics

Argentina Travel Guide Day Trips from Buenos Aires Expat life in Buenos Aires Havana Province of Buenos Aires Spanish in Argentina Spanish in Cuba Street art Study Abroad What to do in Buenos Aires

Pinterest

Sign up and be the first to know…

What's New?

  • An Expat’s Ultimate 3-Day Buenos Aires Itinerary for First-Timers
  • A Complete Guide to Peninsula Valdes
    Argentina Travel Guide: All You Need to Know about Peninsula ValdΓ©s
  • Visit Iguazu Falls
    Argentina Travel Guide: How to Prepare for Iguazu Falls
  • University Torcuato di Tella: 5 Things to Know About Studying Here

Let's Connect!

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
2023 © Becci Abroad
  • About me
  • Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Dansk
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.