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 15th 2008Europe » Spain » La Rioja I canīt catch up on all the days since I last posted so I thought Iīd just add my last. Unfortunately without pictures, I might not be able to add them till Rome. Half the Albergeīs donīt have interne ... [full story]
November 14th 2007Europe » Spain » La Rioja *Camera still not working right, so sorry for the small amount of photos
Last Thursday Iņigo picked me up from Segovia and we drove three hours north to La Rioja, Spain’s best-known wine regi ... 20 photos[full story]
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