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episode #6 – Barcelona

Posted on 26. May, 2009 by .

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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 [...]

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Sights and sounds of Andalucia

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by .

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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 .

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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 [...]

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episode #4 – Madrid

Posted on 19. Apr, 2009 by .

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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 [...]

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