When you think of Tenerife you will likely be imagining glorious sunshine and some wonderful beaches. Perhaps, if you are an adventurer, you will be thinking about walking in the stunning, volcanic landscape of the interior. But what you might not know is that there is another adventure right on your doorstep: a culinary adventure!…
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The Best Weekend Getaway to Barcelona
In the northeast corner of Spain along the Catalan coast, Barcelona is a historic city as well as the capital of Catalonia. People from all over the world come to Barcelona, which has a rich history with ruins of early settlements all over the city including homes and tombs from 5,000 BC. If you only…
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A Taste of Madrid Spain: Tapas, Vino, y Más featured in Home By Design
If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, it stands to reason that it is also the best way to get to know a culture. In Spain, there is no better way to get a taste of the best of Spanish food, wine, and culture than its capital. In Madrid, much of…
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Best Adventure Travel Tips Ourense Spain – Thermal Baths, Bridges, and Tapas Galicia
I fell in love with Spain twenty years ago when I lived in Madrid. I rekindled that love after this fall with another adventure on the Camino de Santiago. After my second Camino Frances, I decided to treat myself to two days of R&R in a jewel of a town, Ourense, located on the Miño River…
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Camino de Santiago Spain – The French Way Video Recap
Camino de Santiago Spain - The French Way Video You may have heard of the Camino de Santiago (St. James Way) in Spain whether it was from the famous author Paulo Coelho and his book, The Pilgrimage, or via the movie 'The Way' featuring Martin Sheen. Over the last six months, I have had the…
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Three New Adventures in Madrid Not to Miss – Seeing Madrid With New Eyes after 20 Years
Have you ever returned to a special place and witnessed it with new eyes? I’m sure I’m not alone in this unless you are a hermit crab. No offense hermits out there, but come on. It is healthy to get out of the house, your norm, and experience a new place or even a familiar…
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Adventure Guide for the Camino de Santiago – 6 Travel Tips for the Camino
Why the Camino de Santiago? Listed as one of seven secular pilgrimages that will change your life by CNN, the Camino de Santiago (St. James Way) in northern Spain has been on my adventure list for years. This spring, a group of adventurous Camino Amigos and I joined forces to do the French Way. Summary…
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