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Malaga Travel Guide

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Malaga is a major Southern Spanish city which is magnificently located facing the beauty of the Mediterranean. Travelers with a Eurail pass will find it is a convenient hub for exporing the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar and the great cities of Andalucia. History of Malaga Malaga’s history dates back to about 2,700 years ago. The city […]

Viva Barcelona

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Barcelona: The gaudy jewel in the Spanish architectural-crown; a bustling Catalonian city thrumming to Flamenco, tapas and tide; a beautiful seaside resort, hemmed-in by the mountainous Serra de Collserola ridge. As a holiday destination, Barcelona is all things to all men – providing almost every possible attraction for the full gamut of travelers and tourists. […]

3 classic Spanish cities

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Madrid The capital of Spain is a cosmopolitan city and business centre with spectacular cultural and artistic heritage, which also boasts fantastic nightlife. Madrid offers excellent shopping, exclusive restaurants, luxury hotels and friendly people in some incredible surroundings. ‘Palazio Real’, located a few minutes away from the Opera metro station, is the spectacular Royal Palace […]

Three Roman Adventures

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The remnants of the Roman Empire are scattered across much of western and southern Europe, with small sites being dotted all over the place. However, there are a number of quite remarkable sites spread across the ancient superpower’s territory that are still standing today. Whether it is in Britain, Spain or Algeria, ancient structures continue […]

Hiking the sights of Northern Lanzarote

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Most visitors to Lanzarote would list the beaches, shopping and nightlife as being the highlights of their stay. With plenty of cheap flights to Lanzarote, it is a great destination at any time of year with plenty to see and do. Those looking for the “real” Lanzarote will certainly enjoy this scenic hike (or drive) […]

Vietnam Vacations or an Alicante Adventure?

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If you’re in search of a holiday that is a departure from the norm, then Vietnam will certainly be one country that you’ll want to consider. If you’re fed up of the standard weekend city breaks or have done enough sunbathing to last you a lifetime, then Vietnam could well be the answer. The country […]

Discover the real Canaries

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The Canaries have long offered a temptingly convenient retreat from the cold British winter. The combination of relatively cheap short-haul flights (you can currently find cheap flights to Tenerife from Gatwick for less than a hundred quid in November and December) and year round great weather mean that those looking to flee grey, overcast Britain […]

5 Ways to Uncover the Genuine Side of Spain

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[Flickr image credit: spooneater] Mention Spain and you’ll often conjure up images of beaches, seafood and tapas. But delve deep into the heart of Spain and you’ll find that it’s not all siesta and fiesta in the olive country. Rich with age-old cultural traditions and modern, futuristic styles, the multi-faceted country is buried under many […]