Mercat de la Boqueria

Barcelona

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August 22nd 2007
Travel Period: 9 - 13 Aug 2007 I have always dreamed of going to Spain ever since I started learning Spanish when I was 20 years old. I can’t really believe that I make it today - after 7 years. I was flying with Ryanair to Girona, which is about 100km away from Barcelona. I was lucky enough to buy the cheapest ticket, but the travel time between Girona and Barcelona and the bus fees incurre ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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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