Segovia & Toledo: hidden gems near the big city

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June 13th 2019
Individual: Before all of the day trips, I have been a little bit disappointed because I have loved each city we've been in so so much. However, once we arrive at each destination, I am in awe of all of the beauty that I would've missed if we hadn't gone to each new place. This has been such a great lesson for me, in the aspects of cultural intelligence as well as everyday life. When I'm in my ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of 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