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Madrid, Spain: A Day of Spanish History (Day 2)

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Jan 1, 2021
2 min

Madrid, Spain: A Day of Spanish History (Day 2)

Summary. Madrid, the capital City of Spain, has always been one of my favorite cities in the world due in part to my Spanish heritage but also because as cities go, it's quite lovely. For starters, the City has some of the best tapa bars in the Country but also a beautiful expansive City park, a Palace, Museums, and rich history. Be sure to taste some of my most favorite Spanish foods here like Paella, Jamon, Chorizo, Croquettes, Manchego, Spanish Tortilla, Olives, Patatas an

Madrid, Spain: A Day of Spanish Art (Day 1)

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Jan 1, 2021
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Madrid, Spain: A Day of Spanish Art (Day 1)

Summary. Madrid, the capital City of Spain, has always been one of my favorite cities in the world due in part to my Spanish heritage but also because as cities go, it's quite lovely. For starters, the City has some of the best tapa bars in the Country but also a beautiful expansive City park, a Palace, Museums, and rich history. Be sure to taste some of my most favorite Spanish foods here like Paella, Jamón, Chorizo, Croquettes, Manchego, Spanish Tortilla, Olives, Patatas a

Granada, Spain: Daytrip to the Alhambra

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Jan 1, 2021
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Granada, Spain: Daytrip to the Alhambra

Summary. 2.5 to 3 hours by train from Seville, Granada is the home of the Alhambra, the former Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella (where Christopher Columbus received royal endorsement for his expedition). In addition to visiting the expansive grounds of the Alhambra, take time to do a free walking tour and shopping in the City center. Getting there. We set off on an early train out of Seville to Granada, arriving in time to take a cab from the train station to the City c

Seville, Spain: Romance in Southern Spain (Day 1)

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Jan 1, 2021
2 min

Seville, Spain: Romance in Southern Spain (Day 1)

Summary. Seville, Spain, or "Sevilla," as it is known in Spanish, is a romantic City filled with Flamenco dancers, tapas bars, and Moorish architecture. As Seville is located in Southern Spain, the weather can be quite hot during the summer, though there are plenty of evening activities and refreshing Sangria available to make up for the heat. Our favorite sight to see was the Real Alcazar, a lovely mix of Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance architecture that, in and of itself, t

Seville, Spain: Romance in Southern Spain (Day 2)

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Jan 1, 2021
2 min

Seville, Spain: Romance in Southern Spain (Day 2)

Summary. Seville, Spain, or "Sevilla," as it is known in Spanish, is a romantic City filled with Flamenco dancers, tapas bars, and Moorish architecture. As Seville is located in Southern Spain, the weather can be quite hot during the summer, though there are plenty of evening activities and refreshing Sangria available to make up for the heat. Our favorite sight to see was the Real Alcazar, a lovely mix of Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance architecture that, in and of itself, t

Olite, Spain: A Preserved Fairy Tale Castle

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Jan 1, 2021
1 min

Olite, Spain: A Preserved Fairy Tale Castle

Summary. Just a little over 30 minutes by train from Pamplona is the town of Olite. Palace of the Kings of Navarre of Olite is the main attraction of this medieval town. Once the home of the Charles III the former King of Navarre. The Castle was restored after suffering significant damage during the Napoleonic wars in 1813. While the interior is largely void of any of the former furnishings, the building itself is preserved and fun to explore. Getting there. Trains run frequ

Córdoba, Spain: Andalusian Beauty

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Jan 1, 2021
3 min

Córdoba, Spain: Andalusian Beauty

Summary. Just 45 minutes by train from Seville, Córdoba is known for La Mezquita, a mosque dating back to the 8th Century. The City's diverse architecture reflects it's more than 1000 year history of occupation by Roman, Visigoth, Islam, Judaism and Christian rulers. What made this City extra special for us was visiting the Royal Stables and their gorgeous Andalusian horses, a breed that originated from the Iberian Peninsula. Our day trip to Córdoba began with a free walking

Biarritz, France & San Sebastian, Spain: Two Basque Resort Towns in One Day

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Jan 1, 2021
2 min

Biarritz, France & San Sebastian, Spain: Two Basque Resort Towns in One Day

Summary. By car, travel a loop by first driving 90 minutes to Biarritz, France, then 45 minutes to San Sebastian, Spain, and finally 70 minutes back to Pamplona. Crossing the border is seamless. Be sure to bring change for the toll roads. In Biarritz, walk through the Basque markets and take a walk out onto the water on the Rocher de la Vierge. In San Sebastian, walk the famous Beach of La Concha. Take a drive to Monte Urgull for a view of the beach and City below. In our ren

Pamplona, Spain: Our Family is From Where the Bulls Run

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Jan 1, 2021
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Pamplona, Spain: Our Family is From Where the Bulls Run

Pamplona, Spain, situated near the Pyrenees, is a Basque City in the Navarra province. Pamplona is a particularly special place for us as our family is from here and still resides here. There are plenty more things to-do in the City of Pamplona than what we did on this trip. Most famously, of course, is San Fermin when the a million visitors arrive for the Running of the Bulls. As our family is from this town, we have avoided the tourist high season (July) despite our father'

Barcelona, Spain: Camp Nou Tour & Museum

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Jan 1, 2021
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Barcelona, Spain: Camp Nou Tour & Museum

Summary. This home of FC Barcelona was opened in 1957 and has hosted the World Cup along with several European league finals and the 1992 Olympic final. The stadium, one of the largest in the World, holds over 100,000 fans. Visitors can tour the grounds, press box, press room, locker rooms, as well as the FC Barcelona museum. From our AirBnB in the Gracia neighborhood, we traveled to Camp Nou via an easy 30 minute Metro ride. Tickets are somewhat pricey at 29.5 Euros per per

Montserrat, Spain: Day Trip from Barcelona to a Mountain Monastery

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Jan 1, 2021
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Montserrat, Spain: Day Trip from Barcelona to a Mountain Monastery

Summary. Travel by train from Barcelona via the R5 train. Combined tickets for the train and cable car may be purchased at the Plaça España station. Once on the Mountain, tour the Monastery grounds and either take a hike up in the mountains or stroll the trails immediately around this Benedictine Monk retreat. We set out early from our Gracia neighborhood Air BnB to the Plaça España station to purchase tickets and catch the R5 train. Upon arrival at the base of the mountain

Barcelona, Spain: Exploring Antoni Gaudí's City

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Jan 1, 2021
3 min

Barcelona, Spain: Exploring Antoni Gaudí's City

Summary. Barcelona, the romantic the capital City of Catalonia, is the home of the Sagrada Familia, FC Barcelona, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and much more. Barcelona is where Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí, left his mark. Gaudí's unique style is featured all over the City including Park Gruell and the Sagrada Familia, which collectively are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Barcelona has a great Metro system so there's no need to spend the money on accommodations in touris

5 Tips for Traveling in Europe

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Jan 1, 2021
3 min

5 Tips for Traveling in Europe

We loved our trips to Europe. For history buffs like us, we loved the museums and beautiful architecture. However, countries like Austria and Germany can be expensive and traveling between countries can be daunting. Here are 5 of our travel tips to help make your Europe trip more enjoyable. 1. Book Train Tickets in Advance. Train routes can sell out so booking in advance of your trip will help you stay on your itinerary. Also, it simply is less stressful when you arrive at

Roncesvalles, Spain: Hiking a Stretch of the El Camino

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Jan 1, 2021
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Roncesvalles, Spain: Hiking a Stretch of the El Camino

Summary. Located approximately 1 hour by car from Pamplona, Spain, Roncesvalles is a stop along the Camino de Santiago. Here, hike all or a part of the 24 km Roncesvalles-Zubiri stage, a trek that more than 30,000 pilgrims take annually. The trail is well-marked and easy to traverse. The landscape, at the base of the Basque Pyrenees, is gorgeous. Our day started early with a drive in our rental car from Pamplona to Roncesvalles. This drive took us deeper into the heart of th

CrossFit Pamplona: CrossFit in the Basque Country

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Jan 1, 2021
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CrossFit Pamplona: CrossFit in the Basque Country

CrossFit Pamplona is located a mile and a half from central Pamplona in a commercial district like many CrossFit boxes. The gym is large, clean and welcoming. The class is coached in English and everyone there spoke English as well (lucky Americans!). The WOD was an AMRAP with cleans, pull-ups and a run that took us around the block and back. After a week of indulgence on Spanish tapas, it was great get a good workout in. WODs in the AirBnB will hold me over but there's noth

CrossFit Alpha Link: CrossFit in Gracia, Barcelona, Spain

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Jan 1, 2021
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CrossFit Alpha Link: CrossFit in Gracia, Barcelona, Spain

CrossFit Alpha Link is located within walking distance of the Air BnB we stayed in while in the Gracia neighborhood of Barcelona, Spain. This modest sized CrossFit box did not respond to my initial emails however they took me right in when I dropped in so I would give it a try if you run into the same problem. The class was taught in English and was wonderfully brutal with the workout featuring a bear complex ladder. Class size was just a handful of people, all of whom were

CrossFit Gran Via: Madrid, Spain

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Jan 1, 2021
1 min

CrossFit Gran Via: Madrid, Spain

In the basement of a building, less than a Kilometer from the Sol neighborhood, lies CrossFit Gran Via. Without windows and downstairs, this CrossFit could have been dark and stuffy but it most certainly was not. The owners have decorated the area with neon, bright lights that, along with the early morning techno music, seemed more like a dance club than a CrossFit box. It was kind of neat actually. I mean, if you're going to be in a basement, why not? Ventilation in the bas

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