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Hikingdan: I’m Just A Guy Who Loves Hiking Across Spain!

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Oh Madrid!
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Oh Madrid!

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 28, 2018October 4, 2022

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 […]

FINAL ENTRY – Did the Life of Queen Isabella 1st Nudge Me to Visit Granada? You Bet it Did!
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FINAL ENTRY – Did the Life of Queen Isabella 1st Nudge Me to Visit Granada? You Bet it Did!

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 21, 2018November 26, 2025

Travel Adventure Series 5 – Spain  -Magnificent Spain  – GRANADA – The Crown Jewel of the Life of Queen Isabella. The Alhambra and the Royal Chapel. The Royal Chapel houses Queen Isabella’s Remains I was, and will forever be impressed by this city, Granada! A visit here would be best […]

Cordoba, Spain – Final Night
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Cordoba, Spain – Final Night

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 17, 2018March 29, 2024

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 – AMAZING!!!
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Cordoba, Spain – AMAZING!!!

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 17, 2018March 29, 2024

 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 […]

Cadiz, Spain – The Historical Blue Sapphire of Spain
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Cadiz, Spain – The Historical Blue Sapphire of Spain

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 15, 2018March 29, 2024

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 […]

Seville, One of The Jewels of Andalusia, Spain
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Seville, One of The Jewels of Andalusia, Spain

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 8, 2018July 17, 2024

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 […]

Glorious and Historical San Sebastián, Spain
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Glorious and Historical San Sebastián, Spain

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 6, 2018October 18, 2022

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 […]

I am in Santiago de Compostela !
Camino Hiking Journeys

I am in Santiago de Compostela !

by: Dan ForgionePosted on: June 1, 2018October 17, 2022

The End of a Pilgrimage Starts the Beginning of a Journey! On August 23, 2015, I embarked upon the journey of a lifetime – El Camino de Santiago. I was to hike 800 Km across Northern Spain. I didn’t believe I could do it. I had trouble imagining it. On […]

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