Destination: Spain

3 Days in Barcelona

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 | By kerryp | Views [258]

I have long been fascinated by Barcelona , a bustling metropolis , which combines all the advantages of a big city with a beach holiday feeling . The end of April I finally had the opportunity to see Barcelona. Our first stop was our hotel, the ... Read more >

Ibiza

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 | By deanm | Views [917]

Privilege, Pasha, Space, Ushuaia, Amnesia, these are five of the dozen or so major clubs that basically run Ibiza (pronounced Ibeetha, Ibitza, or just plain Ibiza, depending on who you talk to). The island operates for six months a year, in October ... Read more >

Tags: armin van buuren, ibiza, nervo, privilege

Seville!

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | By lizscar | Views [424]

I woke up at a decent hour the next day so I could drive Justin and Tina to the trainstation. J. came along because he wanted to change his ticket - so all of us headed out to Faro. I admit I got testy in the car - the Hager brothers can be backseat ... Read more >

Photos: Camino Norte

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | By kimlyons | Photo Gallery

Photos: Pais Vasco

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By juliabedi | Photo Gallery

From Cedis to Euros

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By juliabedi | Views [865]

Yesterday I took my 5:55AM flight out of Ghana, it was sad for me to leave. I had cried the morning before, thinking about how I might not ever see my host family or the children at the orphanage again. It was such a wonderful and special last week because ... Read more >

Tags: pais vasco

Have a Laugh on Me

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By kimlyons | Views [667] | Comments [3]

Day 6: Gernika Without any real preparation and having spent three weeks working feverishly behind my computer before leaving, I´m so amazed at the tenacity of my body...it truly is a blessing! It´s as though the memories of my muscles ... Read more >

Roadtrip Andalusia - Spain

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By kerryp | Views [469]

The first part of our journey takes us from Malaga Spain to Ronda. Our road trip began at the airport in Malaga, where we get a BMW Mini Cabrio. From there we drive through the city and then head for Ronda, one of the white villages of Andalusia. Ronda ... Read more >

Tags: andalusia, ronda

Barcelona

Sat, 7 Sep 2013 | By deanm | Views [664]

Leaving Madrid, I head for Barcelona. Barcelona was one of my 'must see' cities I had planned to see prior to leaving and what i saw didn't disappoint. Unfortunately, however I was unable to see all Barcelona had to offer due to injury.   ... Read more >

Tags: barcelona, wrath of the sun god

I´m in Love! (and Thank you)

Sat, 7 Sep 2013 | By kimlyons | Views [574] | Comments [2]

Day 3: Hola Familia y Amigos! I´m in love! I may only be into day three of my long walk, but the Camino Norte has truly captured my heart! :) How is it that this love has risen so instaneously? Maybe it´s the salty ocean breeze on ... Read more >

Tags: camino norte

Madrid

Mon, 2 Sep 2013 | By deanm | Views [607] | Comments [3]

Spent the last few days in Madrid, Spain and unfortunately have not been to impressed with the city. Since my last major city was Rome I catch myself comparing it to Madrid, which would be like Usain Bolt running in the special Olympics. Okay maybe not ... Read more >

Tags: madrid, spain

Hostel report 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 | By deanm | Views [423]

Time for another hostel report, I've  stayed at a huge range of places since Krakow, the majority have been pretty good...   Tiger Tim's place - Budapest:   Tim's a really nice welsh guy, he owns a couple of large apartments ... Read more >

Photos: Spain Part II

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 | By ccandj6monthsaway | Photo Gallery

Spain - Part II

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 | By ccandj6monthsaway | Views [969]

Seville Given that we had pre-purchased tickets to the Alhambra in Granada with only a few days ahead to spare, our time in Seville was short.  We arrived early evening and were pleasantly surprised, again, by the location of our “hostel”... Read more >

Preparando el viaje a los Balcanes

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 | By jose_chache | Views [607]

En breve emprenderemos viaje a los Balcanes, volando a Belgrado y de ahí a Bosnia, Croacia y Eslovenia.