One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

Hidden gem #4 – Cinque Terre, Italy

Posted on 04. Oct, 2009 by Ryan.

Nestled upon the quiet Ligurian Sea, Cinque Terre is a string of five scenic Italian villages. A visit to Cinque Terre is like stepping back in time, as these old-world villages provide a glimpse into a different way of life than the modern hustle that we are used to. It also makes a peaceful interlude [...]

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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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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.
We highly recommend a [...]

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