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The Perfect Barcelona Itinerary

Bino — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:41:38 +0000

Most visitors deem Barcelona as Spain’s most attention-grabbing city and it’s not hard to see why. Out-of-this-world designs, chic bars, a strong culinary tradition and a plethora of things to see and do all make Barcelona the usual first stop in Spain and for many, the preeminent impression of the country. A closer look however,...

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What to See & Do In Lisbon

Bino — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:07:41 +0000

view of castelo de sao jorge from one of the miradors Located at the western edge of continental Europe, Lisbon is rarely top of mind as far as European capitals are concerned. The center of a once mighty and glorious empire, I came with few expectations but left brimming with praise for this underrated and...

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The Underrated City of Malaga

Bino — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:39:42 +0000

Malaga, despite being one of Spain’s largest cities (it is the 2nd largest city in Andalucia) and a transport hub for those heading to the historical sites in Seville, Granada and Cordoba, is one of the most underrated destinations in Spain and often relegated to the obligatory one-night transit. I came here expecting nothing but...

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What to See in the White Town of Ronda

Bino — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:50:06 +0000

Ronda is a classic Spanish white town and is a must-see for those seeking a change of pace from bigger cities such as Seville, Malaga and Granada. Through the years, it has captured the interest of various rulers and like much of Andalucia, has changed between Christian, Muslim and Roman hands. More recently, it has...

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Wandering About the Historic Old Town & Grand Mezquita of Cordoba

Bino — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:05:53 +0000

Cordoba is not a city that’s easy to forget. From the winding cobblestone alleys of the Jewish Quarter to the whitewashed walls of the houses around the old town that seemingly paints a cooler picture to the sizzling summer heat, this is a town that takes the slow lane and is mighty proud of it....

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Spanish Stereotypes in Seville

Bino — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:22:30 +0000

Despite coming from a country (or maybe because of it) with heavy Hispanic influence, Spain really fascinated me. This interest – no, obsession – stemmed from what I thought Spain was. Bullfighting. Flamenco. Tapas. Siesta. Fiestas. There are many countries where stereotypes are just that; stereotypes. Spain however, seemed like a stereotype come alive. But...

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Hola From Salamanca

Bino — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:35:48 +0000

“Hola!,” I awkwardly muttered to the immigration officer as I handed him my passport. Without any acknowledgement, he took a 5-second look at it, flipped to my visa page then stamped my arrival. That was fast – I was officially in Spain! In the middle of the scorching summer no less. Indeed, the warnings were...

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Warm Hospitality and Subzero Temperatures in Tbilisi

Bino — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:08:34 +0000

It was towards the tail-end of a great flight (one of the best I’ve been on after constant delays in my previous flights in Southeast Asia) when I first had a glimpse of Georgia from the window of the plane. Everything was covered with snow and for the nth time, I pondered on my seemingly...

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