One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

Hidden gem #3 – Carcassonne

Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by Ryan.

Our latest episode features Nice/French Riviera, which is a natural next destination for those exiting Spain via Barcelona. However, castle lovers and history buffs might want to consider breaking the 9-10 hour Barcelona-Nice train ride into two more or less equal segments, with a visit to the stunning fortified town of Carcassonne in southern France.
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episode #7 – Nice & the French Riviera

Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by Ryan.

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After several rewarding stops in Spain, it is time to return to France as we head towards Italy. We stop in the legendary French Riviera, using Nice as a base to explore the coast both east and west.
The French Riviera has been a famous travel destination depicted in popular books and movies over the years, [...]

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episode #6 – Barcelona

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by Ryan.

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Coming from Madrid, after a detour around Andalucia, we make our move back east to the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona on the Mediterranean coast.
Barcelona has climbed into the upper echelon of desirable backpacking Europe destinations, ranking right after Paris and London and probably ahead of almost every other city. It’s easy to see why this [...]

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Hidden gem #2 – Valencia, Spain

Posted on 19. May, 2009 by Ryan.

As the podcast prepares to depart Spain after the next episode, Barcelona, let’s recap some fantastic destinations in Spain (in no particular order):

Madrid
Barcelona
San Sebastian
Pamplona (Running of the Bulls)
Sevilla
Cordoba
Granada

….whew that is a pretty long list, but I can recommend every place on this list wholeheartedly.
Time to add another spicy Spanish dish to that list: Valencia.
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Hidden gem #1 – San Sebastian, Spain

Posted on 10. May, 2009 by Ryan.

Many backpackers design their Europe trip by hopping from one big city to the next. That is reasonable and understandable considering how many attractions and other cultural interests are concentrated in the larger cities. Those of us at One Summer in Europe frequently fall victim to this temptation as well.
However, there are a ton of [...]

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