Sunrise over Nice

Paradise, thy name is Mallorca

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June 19th 2007
MallorcaEdgar Barguiarena So I thought I needed a vacation from all the incredible sights I had been seeing and the places I was visiting. After I had finally made it to Barcelona and getting a taste of the beach I decided to make my way to the small island of Mallorca. I dont exactly remember what made me come here, I think I figu ... read more

Europe » Spain » Balearic Islands » Majorca

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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