Madrid- So Much Energy! I do not even know what to say. Words can not describe for me, the energy this city has. I only felt this same energy once before, when I was in Rome. Madrid is big, spread out, touristy, and hot. You have to get over that […]

Beauty Beyond Belief!   I was, and will forever be impressed by this city, Granada! A visit here would be best enhanced by the basic story of Queen Isabella and her husband, King Ferdinand ( Católico ). They drove the Moors from the Alhambra and Granada (the last Muslim stronghold […]

Thank  A City Rich in History! Sometimes it is great to learn a bit of the history of a place before you visit.  BRIEF History of Córdoba  The Roman colony of Corduba, founded in 152 BC, became capital of Baetica province, covering most of today’s Andalucía. In 711 Córdoba fell […]

 CORDOBA, SPAIN   First Day! – June 15, 2018 I was delighted to discover that my hostal was so centrally located within the old ancient city! Hostal Azahar  I was literally steps away from the cathedral and loss of Córdoba. I was also steps away from the Alcazar both of […]

Where is Cadiz in Spain? I am leaving Cadiz this morning and I literally have tears in my eyes. There was something uniquely special about this city for me that I did not expect, but definitely something special. The  following photos I took yesterday from the top of the bell […]

Travel Adventure Series #3 – Spain – SEVILLE, The Jewel of Andalusia, Spain   Welcome back! Our first stop is the Magnificent and Seductive City of Seville! Unlike the travel methods of Queen Isabella 1st, I didn’t have an entourage at my disposal to get me from one place to […]

Where Does One Begin? Location: San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Northeast Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. Facts:  It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta. These two beaches are framed by the stunning picturesque bayfront promenade. World-renowned restaurants are expertly run […]