Parque del Retiro

Madrid and Malaga - Days 2, 3, and 4

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March 23rd 2009
Friday night - Madrid Friday night in Madrid was crazy, the central area was packed with tourists and locals looking to blow off some steam. The rumors that food is not available until 11:00 PM at night are not true unless you are looking for a traditional restaurant for a sit down meal. Tapas bars are always open for something to eat, even at 3 o'clock in the morning! So far the strangest tapa ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Málaga

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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 ... ... read more