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A Tale of Two Hungry Hikers

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August 22nd 2008
(WARNING: Amber Benham has previously stated that she hates hiking. Do not let that distract you from the largely positive experience she had while on a 10-day hike in Northern Spain.) I LOVE Santiago de Compostela. My memories of the 4 months I spent there in 2002 are filled with warmth, laughter, new friends, great wine, smooth cheese and sturdy umbrellas. In fact, I barely recall getting ... read more

Europe » Spain » Galicia » Santiago de Compostela

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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