Travel In The Age Of Coronavirus Reality Check

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March 8, 2020

 

palermo Italy square

If you’re looking for another one of those “woe is me” blog posts about the COVID-19 Coronavirus, then you need to move on because this is definitely not it. In fact, I feel a rant coming on. By now, the whole frigging world knows about this virus and people are absolutely losing their minds and expecting a Dawn of the Dead zombie apocalypse. I am reading reports of people stockpiling crap as if the world is coming to an end. Stop the insanity already. Here is why l think we are hurting ourselves more than helping.

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Golden City Of Salamanca Spain Guide

view from the roman bridge salamanca towards the old town

Updated: April 25, 2022

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I’ve wanted to visit Salamanca ever since l saw the old centre in a movie. It was therefore a no-brainer that we would add it to our itinerary. Salamanca in the west of Spain was our next destination after leaving Burgos. It turned out to be every bit as beautiful as l imagined. It definitely deserves its ‘Golden City” nickname. Here l present your Salamanca Spain guide, and why you should consider visiting.

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Burgos Spain Guide – Best Things In The Castile Capital

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Updated April 2022

Burgos Cathedral Burgos Spain front view

I’m not going to lie. I never even considered visiting Burgos before our recent visit to the north of Spain. Our original plan had been to visit Valladolid, just a bit south of Burgos, but thanks to the inconvenient bus departures, we decided to forego Valladolid and visit Burgos instead. Was it a good decision? It certainly turned out to be. Burgos did not disappoint. Here is your Burgos guide and reasons to consider the city as part of your Spain travels.

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Magnificent Best Gems Of Bilbao Spain

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Updated April 2022

Bilbao nervion river two sides and zuliburi bridge background

Bilbao is an absolutely charming city in the Basque country of Spain. Located a small distance from the bay of Biscay coast, its popularity has skyrocketed as a must visit destination in the country, thanks to the architectural wonder that is the Guggenheim. There are definitely other magnificent things to see and do in Bilbao though. Here is a guide to the best things to do in Bilbao.

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Santander Spain Visit Guide & Highlights

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Jan 10, 2020

view of santander spain with water and buildings

Winter in the north of Spain sounded like a good idea when we started planning our first trip of the year and nailing one of our wishes to see more of Spain.  It was to be a welcome change from the mild weather we were experiencing in Valencia. Snow sounded good. Imagine my surprise arriving to mid sixties temperature and blazing sun. I’m just glad l didn’t bring my big winter coat. Here’s what to see and do in Santander.

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