Category: Spain
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And yes, there was travel drama
Premia de Mar. Bright idea? Not so much. While I was researching places to stay in Barcelona, I ran across a small hotel that sat on a beach just north of Barcelona in a village called Premia de Mar. The hotel website stated they were only a 12 minute train ride to Barcelona. I thought…
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Barcelona. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter & Casa Milà
When planning my trip to Barcelona, I discovered a hotel in Premia de Mar, a village close to Barcelona that sits on the Mediterranean Sea. It was much less expensive than staying in Barcelona, and the hotel website indicated that it was a short 10 minute train ride into Barcelona. And, I like staying in…
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Fast train to Segovia
Segovia is a city in Spain with a rich historical and cultural heritage. It is famous for its Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral and Alcázar fortress, all declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. We took a high-speed train (my first) from Madrid to Segovia. I fell in love with this place as soon as I stepped…
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On to Spain, after an unplanned hiatus
Leaving the US After an unanticipated seven month stay in the US to recover from my shoulder injury in Hanoi, Vietnam, I’m finally getting back to my adventures around the world. For a time, I wasn’t sure everything would work out to get me back on the road. But, although I might need more treatment…