Camino de Santiago Packing List for Women on the Camino del Norte

As I kid, I used to marvel at how my father could pack a bag, pack the trunk of the minivan or pack enough goodies into the fridge to keep…

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No joke, I spent a night here in the Islas Cies.

Sleeping in Spain: A Guide to Accommodation (and 30€ Voucher Giveaway!)

If there's one thing that's weathering the Spanish economic downturn (no doubt tied to the weather itself), it's the tourism industry. Accounting for nearly 11% of 2012'2 GDP, Spain constantly…

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Seville Snapshots: Librería Babel and the Joy of Books

As anyone who has lived in Spain will know, a shop that carries the -ía at the end is a place that sells a certain kind of product. A carnerceía…

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Dancing in the Fountain: Enjoy Living Abroad Book Giveaway

I'm five minutes early, and there's just one table left. It's in the sun and cramped between two groups of German travelers. Karen strides in with just a moment to…

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