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I finally made it back to Cádiz.For years, it lingered in the back of my mind. My first and only visit was over a decade ago. Since then, I’ve returned to the...
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Cádiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain.
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The last time I traveled via overnight train was Rome to Paris in 2010 and it was a mess.I was traveling with my husband, a two-year-old, and an eight-year-old, armed with what...
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I may be 76, but slowing down, or retirement, couldn’t be further from my mind. True, I don’t have a hefty pension or a partner to while away the rest of my days with,...
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A decade ago, I boarded a one-way flight from Houston to Madrid with a suitcase and a rough plan to teach English for a year. I was 35, and I knew I...
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Savvy travelers love Europe in winter—and not just because they can avoid the sticker shock and tourist crowds of peak season. It’s easier in winter to feel connected to local life, as...
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Are you going to Spain this year? If the answer is yes, then it's likely a place you've done a hefty amount of research to avoid places where locals demand tourists go...
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As the summer sun beats down on Europe, the heat isn't just coming from the sky. A fiery wave of resident frustration has boiled over into the streets, with mass protests against...
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Major festivals like Carnival or Oktoberfest are a fun impetus for a trip—but what we find our travelers recall most fondly are smaller, local festivities that invite you into the soul of...
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To experience Spain like a local, you might slow-travel around the vineyards and villages of Catalonia with their traditional artisan cultures, escape the heat in Asturias or discover the more laid-back side of Ibiza with its pristine beaches...
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Other memorable treats include fried artichokes (alcachofa) in Jerez de la Frontera, near Cadiz; espinacas con garbanzos, and spinach and chickpeas in Seville and bocarones, roasted sardines and fried chichherones (fried pork)....
Other memorable treats include fried artichokes (alcachofa) in Jerez de la Frontera, near Cadiz; espinacas con garbanzos, and spinach and chickpeas in Seville and bocarones, roasted sardines and fried chichherones (fried pork)....
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While the best place to live in Spain might be a subjective choice, one thing’s for sure – there’s no shortage of great places to live in this Mediterranean country. A second...
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The Best Outdoor Adventures in Spain. If you like outdoor adventures, Spain has lots of options. We’ve lived in Spain for 4 years now – in that time we’ve explored much of...
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Share The Article Last Updated 31 seconds agoHeading to Europe soon but watching in dismay as temperatures drop and cities like Amsterdam, London and Paris see their first rainfall of the season,...
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The dichotomy of different individuals’ experiences when a popular city surges with tourism is striking. For the vacationer, the experience is full of excitement: a chance to forget the tensions in their...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinHave you noticed how much information appears in both mainstream and social media about American pensioners planning or wishing to retire abroad? If you’re among those...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinHave you noticed how much information appears in both mainstream and social media about American pensioners planning or wishing to retire abroad? If you’re among those...
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Pulling into Venice as the sun rose at 6am, Eleanor Parker was treated to a “completely quiet and beautiful” scene. Moments like this are what make overland travel so magical, but the...
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While most visitors to Europe head for the big tourist magnets, we encourage you to focus instead on the lesser-known, charming places where you won’t find the tour-bus crowds. Europe is filled...
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European rail journeys embody more than mere romance. The latest independent routes and packaged tours allow travellers to gaze over entire nations, while train windows screen lakes, mountains and countryside in full...
