One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

Sights and sounds of Andalucia

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Ryan.

A set of short but amazing videos from Andalucia tourism, in Spanish but the words are secondary to the images:

Cordoba (building shown repeatedly is La Mezquita, notice the cathedral bursting through the ceiling of this former mosque):

Sevilla (notice the massive Cathedral):

Granada (the impressive building on the hill shown repeatedly is Alhambra)

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episode #5 – Andalucia

Posted on 03. May, 2009 by Ryan.

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After a few days in the capital of Spain, it is time to leave Madrid and head deeper into Spain culturally and geographically: the region of Andalucia. We discover a wonderfully rich area full of exciting atmosphere and dramatic history that many people consider to be the most appealing part of Spain.
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Sunset in Granada

Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.

In anticipation of the Andalucia episode coming any day now, check out this neat video of a sunset in Granada, with a flavor of local music. The view from the hill overlooks this fascinating and vitally important historic city, and the building repeatedly shown at the top of the hill is the legendary Alhambra, the [...]

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episode #4 – Madrid

Posted on 19. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.

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Our simulated backpacking Europe itinerary continues – after leaving Paris on a night train, we arrive 11 hours later far to the south in the capital of Spain, Madrid.
Cosmopolitan and alive with life and energy, Madrid has a lot of appeal for any European traveler. This is the center of Spain in a number of [...]

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Slowdown in Europe rail travel…

Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.

Recent news:
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The Eurail Group G.I.E. has reported a modest drop in Eurail Pass passengers triggered by the global economic downturn, but expects a full recovery in the coming years.
The Eurail Group’s passes offer flexible travel throughout Europe to overseas visitors. With a total of just over 433,000 customers, passenger numbers in 2008 were down by [...]

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