Dubrovnik: For the Throne

Dubrovnik had been at the top of my must-see lists for a while. The problem is, during the low months, it’s not super easy to get there because there aren’t many flights. Also, I wanted a few days to see the city; I needed more than just a weekend. Since last summer, I had been thinking about going there for my May break. In January, I decided to make that dream a reality. Dubrovnik here I come!

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Sevilla Side Trip: Itálica

Sevilla is a wonderful city, just see my last post. But sometimes it’s great to get out of the city and experience something more relaxed. On my last day in Sevilla, I went to Itálica, considered to be the first Roman settlement in Hispania. However, people today may recognize it more for being the Dragon Pit in Game of Thrones.

Let’s be real. The main reason I went there was because of its GoT connection. When I visited San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, it was full of fans playing the theme song and decked out in fan t-shirts. What a pleasant surprise when Itálica was nearly empty.

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

If you’re like me, you love Game of Thrones and eat up everything there is about it. A few years ago, I stumbled upon a filming site for the series and was enthralled. I needed to go to more places. Luckily, here in Spain, there are tons of places to go to. So, when my friends left for San Sebastian, I stayed in Bilbao and took a half-day trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

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