Background: Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community; it joined the EU in 1986. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment.
March 2nd 2008Europe » Spain » Aragon » Zaragoza After spending two days in Barcelona we decided to visit Yannick's cousins Mel and Seba a up in Huesca. We originally considered only staying a couple of days so not to impose but after we got a taste ... 221 photos[full story]
January 21st 2008Europe » Spain » Aragon » Zaragoza
Our first long weekend we booked a trip to Spain. We bought plane tickets from Frankfurt (Hahn) Airport to Madrid, Spain for 1€ cent each!!! After taxes and airport fees, we paid a total of ... 20 photos[full story]
December 31st 2007Europe » Spain » Aragon » Zaragoza It is midnight. I am lying on a mattress in my good friend Conchis' flat in Zaragoza, Spain. I can't help but realize how much of an emotional roller coaster it is to travel the globe visiting long lo ... 17 photos[full story]
January 9th 2008Europe » Spain » Aragon » Zaragoza Hello there to everyone. I can't believe how long it has been since I have updated this (nearly 1 year now). Where do I start? So much has happened and changed since I wrote my blog last time! Rat ... [full story]
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