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Mad, Mad, Madrid

Used to be the center of the world during the colonial era, it’s hard not to see grandeur in Spain. And its capital does not fall short. As a native of its former distant colony, I instantly felt a lot of connection when I set foot in Madrid. Just look at how this palace welcomes […]

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Mis Cinco Favoritos

After a month’s hiatus due to school work, I can now finally attend to my blog. And what better way to make up for it than a post on my favorites! With over 50 cities in 15 European countries on my list so far, I find it extremely hard to pick a favorite. For the […]

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Santiago, A Pilgrim’s Trophy

Home to the famed Catholic pilgrimage site – the shrine of St. James, the Great (allegedly still guarding his ruins)  – is the old city of Santiago de Compostela. Channelling the almost Northern-Portuguese Galician vibe with its street pavement stones and architecture, Santiago shows a very different facet of Spain. Maybe I would have an […]

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Cordoba, the Iberian Treasure

Andalucia is one of Spain’s most beautiful regions mostly because it receives most of the yearly European dose of sunlight which perfectly complements the sandy hues and feels of its old towns. One of the most beautiful old Spanish towns in this region is Cordoba, a friendly sister of also nearby stunning cities of Seville, […]