Segovia

So Much to Do and So Little Time

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June 11th 2019
GGGOOOAAALLL!!! I got to go to a Spain versus Sweden fútbol game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The crowd was constantly cheering, and the entire stadium was packed. "Culture Smart" said it best, "As in most European countries, soccer reigns" (p. 117). Having grown up playing soccer, this was up my alley. The great experience took a little bit of a sour turn, however. A fan was standing in f ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid » Madrid

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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