Close to Las Ramblas - but quieter

June 5th 2012
Forgive the Queen impression (Freddie not Elizabeth) but I can never, ever hear the word Barcelona without the song going off in my head. So you can imagine what writing this blog is like. Better do it quick before I start air-miking. Barcelona has been a bit of a travel bete noir for me. 2 aborted trips in the past and one of my best friends had her hen weekend there at my suggestion.....and I ... read more

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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

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Mark and Kate

MarkandKate

Kicking off the blog again as we head off to South America for a 3 month trip. Hi to both of our Mums who we hope are reading! We have moved to Walla Walla, Washington from California and although we enjoy it greatly it feels good to be dusting off the rucksacks and leaving the below freezing winter weather for our first major trip since 2012. ------- Previously in 2011/12.......We are 2 British citizens who live in California. After much planning and some angst we are taking a break from reality and taking a trip around the world. One car is sold and the house is rented but before ... full info

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