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Discover Spain Somiedo

Walk the Path of the ancients and discover Spain

on January 31, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe, hiking, International backpacking

One would think that it is not possible to discover Spain as the country is so well traveled. The warm climate, historical cities, and sun drenched beaches of Spain attracts thousands of visitors year upon year. Yet even in this frequented country, there are hidden secrets that are only discovered by those looking for true [...]

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Lynx Doñana

Exploring Huelva and the Doñana National Park

on January 24, 2013 in Adventure travel, Europe

Doñana National Park in Huelva area of Spain is the scene of today’s guest post. Andalucia is the largest region in Spain, located in the south of the country. There are olive groves, small villages with white houses and pristine beaches on the coast. Doñana National Park. Huelva is located in the south of the region [...]

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Playa de El Médano Tenerife

The other side of Tenerife

on November 9, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe

With colder temperatures and even snow hitting New York, it is time to start thinking about holiday escapes and beaches. This guest post does just that taking us to the Canary Islands and its largest island, Tenerife. Everyone has their own idea of what constitutes a dream holiday. For some, holidays to Dominican Republic sum up the [...]

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5 Top Hiking Destinations in Europe

on July 16, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe, hiking

Today’s guest post gives us tips on where to hike in Europe. It is summer holiday time again but if endless hours of sunbathing on a beach seem boring to you, then this year might be the right time to search for a holiday adventure that involves more than just sun, sand and sangria. Hiking [...]

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Guest post: Visit Malaga – The Birthplace of Picasso

on March 26, 2012 in Europe

Malaga, a city in Andalusia, Spain, was the birthplace of famous painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso. Picasso was born on October 25th, 1881. Flights to Malaga are available from many cities so it is easy to jump on board a plane and find inspiration in a place where this well-known figure lived. More than 500,000 [...]

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Guernsey Channel Islands

Five adventure destinations to explore from a Southampton cruise

on March 11, 2012 in Adventure travel, Europe

Southampton is located on the south coast of England only 75 miles from London making it an ideal spot to depart the island country for an adventure cruise. Destinations that can be reached from the largest city in the county of Hampshire include Norway, the Baltic countries, Netherlands, and France, so board a cruise in [...]

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Five islands off the travel radar worth exploring

on February 13, 2012 in Adventure travel, Caribbean, Europe, Southeast Asia, United States

There are many well known islands around the world popular with travelers. The Greek Isles, Crete, Malta, Tenerife, Boracay, and Madagascar to name a few which are famous for their size, the adventure travel opportunities, or for their place in history. Then there are island nations like England, Japan, and the Philippines which are well [...]

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Santa Cruz harbor Tenerife

Five quick tips for your trip to Tenerife

on December 15, 2011 in Adventure travel, Europe

So you’re all set for your long-awaited and richly deserved holiday in Tenerife – but are you as prepared as you could be? Spending just a little time doing some research before travelling is often a good idea whatever your destination, as it allows you to pick up a few tips on what to expect [...]

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Antonio Gaudí's Casa Miyà Barcelona

Antonio Gaudí’s brilliant Casa Miyà in Barcelona

on November 26, 2011 in Adventure travel, Daily Travel Photo, Europe

One of the most incredible pieces of architecture in Barcelona is Antonio Guadi’s Casa Miyà apartment complex. One of the first thing many people think of when they consider traveling to Barcelona, Spain is seeing architecture by Gaudi. He has become inexorably linked to the city for good reason. Some of his most famous pieces [...]

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Five adventure travel activities in Tenerife

on November 20, 2011 in Adventure travel, hiking

Tenerife is the biggest, most populated, and most visited island in the Canary Island chain. Five million visitors travel to this volcanic island, which is part of Spain each year. Tenerife is located over one 600 miles southwest of Spain and about 300 miles from the North African coast. Five million visitors to a small [...]

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