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04/27/2026

🪄 A real-life Hogwarts experience near London.

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter is one of those places where you instantly feel transported into the 🎬 films.

🐉 You can walk through the Great Hall, explore Diagon Alley, see the Hogwarts Express up close, and discover how the magic behind the movies was actually created.

💙 If you’re planning a trip to London and love Harry Potter (or film production in general), this experience is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary.

👇 In my latest post, I share everything you need to know before visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour — including practical tips, highlights, and how to plan your visit.

✨ Save this for your London trip planning.

📖 Read the full guide: link in bio (https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/harry-potter-studio-tour/)

Have you visited the Harry Potter Studio Tour or is it still on your bucket list?

Harry Potter | Warner Bros Studio Tour | London | UK

04/24/2026

🗽New York City 🇺🇸 — a city that keeps you wanting more.

🌆 From iconic landmarks and skyline views to museums, neighborhoods, and unforgettable food, New York City is one of those places that always leaves you wanting to come back.

This New York City travel guide is the first of many posts I’ll be sharing about the city. I’ve repurposed my experiences and knowledge from multiple trips to NYC to create a full series of detailed guides — with more neighborhood tips, attractions, and practical advice coming soon.

If New York City is on your list, this is the perfect place to start planning ✈️

📖 Read the full guide: https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/new-york-city-travel-guide/

Have you already visited NYC, or is it still on your bucket list?

Travel Guide | New York City | New York City | USA

04/21/2026

🌴 Our Costa del Sol photo dump

☀️ It was such a pleasure to enjoy the sunny province of Málaga while staying at — the perfect spot for the whole family to relax, slow down and explore everything this beautiful region has to offer.

🤍 From glamorous seaside destinations like Marbella, Sotogrande or Málaga, to the peaceful whitewashed villages of Istán, Ojén or Monda, the Costa del Sol truly has it all.

✈️ I’m already looking forward to being back in November, when we’ll be staying at — and planning a day trip to 🇲🇦 Tangier, which has been on my list for a while!

Have you visited this corner of southern Spain?
Which place would you choose — the coast or the white villages?

🔗 Looking for inspiration? Browse my Costa del Sol and Málaga Province content on the blog:
https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/category/travel/destinations/europe/spain/andalusia/malaga-province/

Costa del Sol | Málaga | Andalusia | Spain

04/14/2026

🌿 Looking for a slower, more scenic way to travel Europe?

The Austrian Alps are perfect for hiking, road trips, and soaking in nature without rushing 🏞️

I’ve rounded up the most breathtaking Alpine spots in Austria, plus tips to help you plan your trip with ease.

👉 Tap the link in my bio to read the full post (https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/austrian-alps/).

Save this for your next nature escape ✨

Austrian Alps | Austria | Europe

04/07/2026

🐴🏙️ From horse-drawn buggies to city skylines — Pennsylvania offers more variety than you might expect.

When I lived in Washington DC, I had the chance to explore different parts of Pennsylvania — from Amish Country in Lancaster, where I learned about local traditions 🚜🌾, to outdoor adventures skiing at Liberty Mountain 🎿❄️, and finishing with time in 🏛️ Philadelphia, one of the most historic cities in the U.S.

It’s the kind of destination where you can slow down in the countryside one day and explore a lively city the next.

📍 Thinking about visiting Pennsylvania? You can find all my travel guides, itineraries, and tips here: https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/category/travel/destinations/north-america/usa/pennsylvania/

Which type of trip do you enjoy most — countryside escapes 🌾 or city breaks 🏙️?

Lancaster Amish Country | Liberty Mountain ski resort | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | USA

04/05/2026

✨ Nueva charla de viajes: Marruecos 🇲🇦

El próximo jueves compartiré mi experiencia recorriendo algunas de las ciudades más fascinantes de Marruecos: desde los zocos de Marrakech hasta la medina de Fez o la brisa atlántica de Essaouira.

Un viaje por el alma de sus ciudades… ¡y por muchas historias vividas en primera persona!

📍 Centro Cultural Amaia (Irún)
🗓 9 abril | 19:30
🎟 Entrada libre hasta completar aforo
🔗 Más información:
https://www.irun.org/es/agenda/eventos/20017-en-busca-de-tu-aventura-marruecos-un-viaje-por-el-alma-de-sus-ciudades

¡Me encantará veros allí!

Marruecos | Viajes | Charlas | Turismo | África

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✨ New travel talk: Morocco 🇲🇦

This Thursday, I’ll be in my hometown sharing my travel experiences across some of Morocco’s most fascinating cities — from the souks of Marrakech to the medina of Fez and the Atlantic breeze of Essaouira.

A journey through the soul of its cities… and many personal stories along the way.

📍 Amaia Cultural Center (Irún)
🗓 April 9 | 7:30 PM
🎟 Free entry until full capacity
🔗 More info:
https://www.irun.org/es/agenda/eventos/20017-en-busca-de-tu-aventura-marruecos-un-viaje-por-el-alma-de-sus-ciudades

Hope to see you there!

Morocco | Travel | Travel talks | Tourism | Africa

03/31/2026

8⃣ vs 3⃣8⃣.

At 8 years old, I was interviewed after winning a calligraphy contest.
I was shy. Uncomfortable. Being put on the spot felt overwhelming.

At 38, I’m sitting with a travel journalist talking about my life abroad, my experiences, my journey.
No shyness. No fear of the unknown. Just calm confidence and deep satisfaction for everything I’ve built.

✨ Growth doesn’t happen overnight.
It happens when you keep showing up — even when you feel small.

Make your 8-year-old self proud.
And your 80-year-old self too.

Here’s to the next 40 years!
Never stop believing in yourself.
Exploit your full potential.
🚗 Be the driver of your own life — just like in that last picture.

Have you made your younger self proud❓

Have you visited a younger version of yourself lately? What would they be proud of today?

03/28/2026

📷🐟 A few snaps from last weekend in beautiful Zarauz & Getaria with .

🌊☀️👗 Sea views, fishing boats, coastal walks & a visit to — all wrapped in that unmistakable Basque charm.

Zarautz | Getaria | Guipúzcoa | Euskadi | Spain

💙 Have you visited Zarautz or Getaria?

03/19/2026

⚡ Stepping into the world of Harry Potter… in real life.

If you’re visiting London and even slightly into the wizarding world, the Harry Potter Studio Tour is one of the most memorable experiences you can have.

From walking through the Great Hall to seeing the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾, this tour takes you behind the scenes of how the films were actually made. Sets, costumes, props, special effects — everything that brought the story to life is there.

In my latest guide I share everything you need to plan your visit, including:
✨ what to expect at the studio tour
✨ highlights you shouldn’t miss
✨ practical tips to organize your visit

If this is on your bucket list, it’s definitely worth planning ahead.

📖 Full guide: link in bio (https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/harry-potter-studio-tour/)

Have you ever visited the Harry Potter Studio Tour — or would you add it to your London itinerary? ✨

Harry Potter | Warner Bros Studio Tour | London | UK

03/16/2026

🔥 Valencia during Las Fallas is something you have to experience at least once.

I visited the festival last year, and it’s one of the most unique celebrations I’ve seen in Spain.

For several days every March, the city transforms with:
🎭 gigantic artistic monuments across the streets
🎆 daily fireworks and the famous mascletàs
🥁 parades and traditional costumes
🍩 local treats like buñuelos
🔥 and the unforgettable finale: La Cremà, when many of the sculptures are burned

If you’re planning a trip to Valencia in spring, I’ve just updated my guide to Las Fallas with everything you need to know about the festival and its traditions.

📖 Read the updated post (link also in bio): https://marielaaroundtheworld.com/las-fallas-valencia/

Have you ever experienced a festival like this while traveling?

Las Fallas | Valencia | Spain | traditions

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