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Granada – Layers of time

By ad | Published: September 16, 2010
My holiday is Spain left me mute with wonder. Oh, the architecture! Gaudí. Modernista. Gothic. Medieval. Moorish. Romanesque. Yes, it was awesome to see how much detail and care our ancestors put into everything they built. And yes, it’s breathtaking to be reminded of our common history — to remember that I am part of [...]
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Valencia – Golden

By ad | Published: August 30, 2010
It’s amazing how quickly one adapts to the more leisurely-paced European lifestyle. By the time we reached Valencia on the fifth day of our vacation, I was waking up “late” every day, taking long siestas in the afternoon, strolling instead of striding, and eating dinner as darkness began to fall. And once we discovered the [...]
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Barcelona – Look up, look way up

By ad | Published: August 22, 2010
I spent most of my stay in Barcelona looking up. In the city defined by Antonio Gaudí and other modernista artists, it’s not surprising to see that the edges of architectural innovation continue to be pushed. The heart of Barcelona remains the old town – its narrow streets lined with creamy-coloured buildings that seem to [...]
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Travels in Spain – August 2010

By ad | Published: August 19, 2010
In 2010, the year of questioning everything, I made a promise to travel every year from here on end. No more being satisfied with weekend road trips. No more “wait until I’m older” nonsense. I chose to start with Spain, long a dream destination of mine. Between August 1-18, I travelled from Barcelona to Valencia and through Andalusia, [...]
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How to choose a good travel companion

By ad | Published: July 31, 2010
As I prepare for my vacation, I am most grateful to be travelling with my best friend, who is the perfect travel partner. Why? * She likes walking anywhere. * Doesn’t have to pee too often. * Doesn’t want to spend every minute of our vacation together. * Doesn’t feel the need to fill comfortable [...]
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