The Palace in Madrid

First Impressions, Travel Blues and Madrid

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June 15th 2019
Arriving in Madrid was on the disappointing turn that comes with most long term trips. I was sad to be in a state of tiredness and burn out because I had reached capacity. Personal Perception: Madrid’s culture was different in the way that it was a less a balance of the old and modern. While there were elements of the old present, modern elements were very present in the city- especially with ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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