Gorgeous and majestic Madrid is a city of palatial splendor, ornate monuments, historical landmarks, art, and elegance. It is the capital and cultural hub of Spain and a doorway into its illustrious past. While we were there, we took side trips to the old city of Toledo, the Valley of the Fallen, and El Escorial. See also: GranadaSeville Touring the city … [Read more...]
Seville Spain: City of Romance
You can't go to Spain without visiting the seductive city of Seville. The opera Carmen, by George Bizet, takes place there and tours are available to visit some of the opera locations such as the old cigarette factory. For other photo galleries from our trip to Spain, click on the links below. GranadaMadrid Seville is located in Andalucía, which is in southern Spain. … [Read more...]
Granada, Spain: And the Magnificent Alhambra
When we traveled throughout Spain on a 3-week vacation, one of the stops we made was to the mystical city of Granada. It's the home of The Alhambra palace and fortress which Moorish poets have described as "a pearl set in Emeralds." From the Alhambra, you can see the Roma enclave and caves of Sacramonte, where you can enjoy traditional food and Zambra, a variation of … [Read more...]
Inspire Your Kid’s Love of Travel
I will never regret being able to give my kids the experience of visiting a foreign country because it opened up a whole new world for them and gave them a love of travel that they still have to this day. We took a trip to Spain when they were 16 and 18 but it wouldn't have happened if life didn't take the turn that it did. My husband passed away in 2001. At the time, my … [Read more...]
How Do The Spanish Stay So Young Looking?
While I was sitting at a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain overlooking the sprawling La Rambla, I could see people of all ages walking by. Those who were Spanish appeared to be slim and active even those who were elderly. By contrast, if you walk into a Walmart in the U.S. you may see even young people maneuvering the store on scooters or walking with a cane. I didn't see anyone … [Read more...]
