Destination: Spain

Remember to Breathe

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1334] | Comments [1]

I was wrong. So very, very wrong. And as usual, I had to learn it the hard way. I never thought travel could wear me out. I thought I was invincible, constantly dreaming of the next place to go, the next thing to do, how I would love to be on the road ... Read more >

Tags: break, exhaustion, learning, rest, travel

An Inspirational Wedding Failure

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1258]

It’s not every day you marry your cousin. It’s also not every day that your wedding day turns out to be a complete disaster. But such was the fate of Queen Isabella II of Spain. Oh the things you learn on walking tours.  Crowned ... Read more >

Tags: arts, madrid, opera, spain, teatro real, theatre, wedding

The Tour Of The Future

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 | By jazzanomadica | Views [2342] | Comments [1]

I sense envy. Everywhere. Everyone. I cut through the thick atmosphere of jealousy in an immense burst of speed. Mortal minions are forced to leap from my path as I forge my own frantic course through the streets of Madrid. I pull up alongside an expensive ... Read more >

Tags: madrid, segway, spain

Yo Hablo Un Pocito Español

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 | By jazzanomadica | Views [1825] | Comments [1]

Two hours after arriving in Madrid I had asked for directions to the bus station and metro, found my hostel, checked in, and had a conversation with two of the staff members there. I had found out where the best places to eat were and been given a list ... Read more >

Tags: europe, languages, madrid, spain

Change of route

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 | By catharsismoment | Views [259] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I'm a professional filmmaker with nine years of experience in films and tv. I'm also a big lover of travel and if I can do both things together, travel and filming... much better! I just arrived from Australia, where I've been living during the last ... Read more >

Tags: 2014 Travel Film Scholarship to Mexico

Hello, Bilbao!

Sun, 24 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1280]

It started out as a rainy miserable day. I had to catch an early train from Barcelona to Bilbao and thankfully it was only a ten-minute walk, as it was just starting to drizzle. With the clouds hanging like an impending doom over the train, I had trouble ... Read more >

Tags: aste nagusia, basque, bilbao, festival, rain, spain, train travel, travel

Nameless Friends

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1347]

Considering the fact that I spent close to an hour panting behind her like a woman in labor, I’m surprised she acknowledged my existence, let alone wanted to talk with me. We had spent the past hour headed up to Montserrat Monastery on a lovely ... Read more >

Tags: barcelona, friends, la rambla, monastery, montserrat, spain

Not All Who Wander Are Lost...But Some Are

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1426] | Comments [1]

You know you are lost when you can’t find your destination on a map. You know you’re REALLY lost when you can’t find your current  location on a map. The directions from the airport to the hostel were simple. Catch the train, ... Read more >

Tags: communication, gaudi, help, hope, lost, wander

Granada

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [253]

So I woke up from snoozing in the car to discover we were lost way out in the middle of nowhere! There wasn't a car for miles and buildings were scarce..but we got back on track after a long drive on a very windy road and hey, how many tourists would've ... Read more >

Valencia

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [308]

Valencia So I arrived 3.5 hours later to the beautiful old city of Valencia..once again I relied on macdonalds wifi to find my hostel :P walked the well lit and busy streets ('twas about 11.30pm) to my hostel, super impressed by the architecture..... Read more >

Barcelona

Thu, 21 Aug 2014 | By emily_witenden | Views [330]

So, I arrived in barcelona about 9 hours later at almost 10pm with no idea of the city and no idea where to stay..I'd been given the name of one hostel which I could have caught a cab to if necessary but luckily there was a macdonalds..so I used the ... Read more >

Journey far and beyond

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 | By mariadwane | Views [451]

So, I have never travelled alone before this well be my first adventure and I didn't realise the prep involved. I will be off to the Philippines, starting my travels in Manila, visiting a friend on .................island then making my way around to ... Read more >

Tags: philippines

Preparando viaje

Sat, 2 Aug 2014 | By enric | Views [604]

Plan Viaje Salida domingo 10/8/14 10 h con Air France a París y Bangkok, llegada sobre 7 h siguiente día . Cambio aeropuerto para sobre 14 h tomar vuelo a Penang, norte Malasia , llegada a media tarde hora de allí .  ... Read more >

Tags: plan, preparation

Parque Warner Madrid, un lugar para toda la familia

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 | By regalos | Views [432]

La compañía Warner es una productora de cine y televisión con más de cien años de historia. Warner nació en 1904, y hoy en día cuenta con más de quinientos títulos de películas de ... Read more >

Barcelona for Cheap, Bulls, Credit Fraud, and Beaches

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 | By dopelorrie | Views [1803]

Hmm where to start. I think I left off with my first couple of days in Barcelona. I did quite a bit while I was there but I hope to visit again because I feel like there was so much other ood but it's entirely possible. Now, this cool s**t that I wasn't ... Read more >

Tags: advice, backpacking, barcelona, donostia, pamplona, san fermin, spain, tips