Planning a Trip to Spain: From Madrid to Andalusia

Summary Kristin Espinar, an expert on travel in Spain, shares her experiences and tips for planning a trip to Spain. She fell in love with Spain for its language, culture, and the feeling of being at home. Spain is a safe and social country, with a strong emphasis on social connections and a vibrant street life. Kristin recommends spending about 10 days in Spain, starting in Madrid and then exploring Andalusia, including cities like Seville, Granada, and Cordoba. She advises against renting a car due to narrow streets and parking difficulties, and instead suggests using public transportation like the metro and high-speed trains. Safety precautions include being aware of pickpocketing scams and keeping belongings in front of you. In this conversation, Kristin shares her insights and recommendations for traveling in Spain. She discusses topics such as using credit cards vs. cash, choosing between Airbnb and hotels, must-see attractions in different cities, the best time to visit Spain, the wine regions, and the diverse cuisine in each region. Kristin also emphasizes the importance of learning a few words in the local language and making connections with locals. She offers assistance in creating travel itineraries and provides a digital travel planner on her website, MUSTSEESPAIN.COM Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kristin Espinar and her expertise on travel in Spain 07:57 The allure of Spain: Language, culture, and social connections 29:00 Staying safe and avoiding scams in Spain 38:08 Must-See Attractions in Different Cities of Spain 44:45 The Best Time to Visit Spain and the Wine Regions 51:58 Diverse Cuisine in Different Regions of Spain #spain #spaintravel #traveltips