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episode #8 – Florence

Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 by Ryan.

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After several stops in France and Spain, we finally make our first appearance in Italy with a couple days in Florence, the home of the very important Renaissance movement.
Florence is an absolute must-see for the curious [...]

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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.
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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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